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DTXpress pad longevity

2001-05-24 by Philip Guest

Hello all. I have owned a DTXpress for two months now and I am thoroughly impressed with the results. They sound fantastic live and are a doddle to record. The only concern I have is as to the durability and lifespan of the pads. Yesterday I noticed that quite a severe indentation has become apparent on the kick pad rubber and there are now grains of rubber all over the tower (I use a felt Pearl beater as suggested by my retailer). Is anybody else experiencing this?
Also, in light, it is clear that the pads are becoming quite marked. How long should they last before replacement? I don't play particularly hard and I use wooden tipped sticks as opposed to nylon. Any tips on how to increase the lifespan of the pads would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Phil G

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