Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

You can get generic rack clamps (all racks and clamps
are standard size except pearl's)for about 10 bucks at
most drum shops and they're metal, not those flimsy
plastic ones that come with the kit.  I replaced the
clamps I take apart fo pack up and that was all.  I
gig with the kit once a month and I haven't had any
problems in the past year yet.  I'm very adamant about
tearing down as little as possible to prevent
stripping.  The sturdiest alternative I think would be
to buy a generic rack from explorers percussion, that
can get pricey though (I've sometimes taken e-drums
with me and used them on my acoustic set, they're much
better on a metal rack).  Those clamps are on the big
complaint list that everyone seems to have for the
dtxpress along with an inconsistent kick drum and an
extreme lack of neccessary headphone volume.  I wish I
had a better or cheaper solution but this is the only
thing I've found so far.  Luckily for me it's worked
up to this point.  -Joe

--- "Sam P." <evolve555@...> wrote:
> I hear that one! I was on tour last week and the
> whole thing fell apart! The clamps? become stripped
> easily, and I am running out of them and don't know
> where I can get new ones for cheap. As it is, I need
> to get a new stand, that one is WAY too flimsy to
> tour with. Anyone have any clamp/fastener and drum
> stand suggestions?
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Patricio Murphy 
>   To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:12 AM
>   Subject: [DTXpress] Drums too loose
> 
> 
>   Hello,
>   I've noticed that my drummer has to keep fastening
> (?) the kit constantly since it gets loose after
> some minutes of playing. Any strategies to avoid the
> parts to move while playing?
>   Thanks!
>   ---------------------------------------------
>   Patricio Murphy
>   NAN - Buenos Aires, Argentina
>   http://www.gruponan.com
>   ICQ 19416686
> 


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