Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Quick solution that worked for me, Put a ring of Gaffa tape round where your 
clamp will be. Stick the clamp back on. this forms a tighter bond.


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>Subject: [DTXpress] Digest Number 639
>Date: 5 Sep 2002 16:12:18 -0000
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>       1. Re: Drums too loose
>            From: Joseph Palacki <palacki808@...>
>       2. Re: Drums too loose
>            From: "wgardus" <wgardus@...>
>       3. Re: Drums too loose
>            From: "wgardus" <wgardus@...>
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>Message: 1
>    Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:48:12 -0700 (PDT)
>    From: Joseph Palacki <palacki808@...>
>Subject: Re: Drums too loose
>
>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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>Message: 2
>    Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 02:32:09 -0000
>    From: "wgardus" <wgardus@...>
>Subject: Re: Drums too loose
>
>Hi Patricio,
>
>Let me describe a few things that can be done, depending on how much
>you can get in Argentina, and on how much your drummer wants to spend.
>
>First, if the screws and nuts on the clamps are coming loose, you may
>be able to get something we call lock washers for them.  This is a
>different kind of washer that resists a screw or nut from turning,
>once it has been tightened.  Also, if you have screws and nuts that
>come loose, which you want to always leave tight, there is a kind of
>glue made by Locktite in the US which will keep screws and nuts tight.
>
>Another item that may help is memory locks.  These help where the
>clamp attaches to the rack.  The memory lock has a small key that fits
>into a notch in the side of the clamp.  This gives you 2 sets of
>screws holding the clamp steady.
>
>Of course, you also have the option of changing clamps as well.  I use
>Gibraltar clamps on my kit now.  They are more expensive, they are
>made of metal instead of plastic - and they stay where you put them!
>I will give you a warning about them - they may scratch aluminum rack
>tubes more than the plastic clamps will.  But then your drummer can
>upgrade his rack tubes to steel ones....
>
>Walt
>
>--- In DTXpress@y..., "Patricio Murphy" <murphy@g...> wrote:
> > 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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>Message: 3
>    Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 02:42:59 -0000
>    From: "wgardus" <wgardus@...>
>Subject: Re: Drums too loose
>
>Hi Sam P,
>
>I'll use this note to suggest that anyone doing serious touring with a
>kit resting on aluminum tubes and plastic clamps is likely to be very
>frustrated.  Although they are light weight and easy to carry, they
>will not tolerate touring, in my humble opinion.
>
>Steel tubes and metal clamps are what is required for that type of
>use.      Now before you panic, if cash flow is a problem - then buy
>things as you can afford them - piece by piece if necessary.  Or, if
>you can afford a few hunderd dollars at one shot, you can get into a
>set up that will stand up to touring, and will be strong enough for
>you to stand on at the end of the show to take your bows!
>
>Did someone say Gibraltar?  I sound like a spokesperson.  If anybody
>from Kaman is listening, I want a commission!!!
>
>Walt
>
>--- In DTXpress@y..., "Sam P." <evolve555@h...> 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@y...
> >   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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