Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Dan Hetrick <drhetrick@y...> wrote:
> Hello all,
>  
> I'm new to the group. I've had a set of DTXpress drums for about 2 
years now, and love 'em.
>  
> I'm looking to expand my kit - perhaps add an extra module, tubes 
and of course the pads. However, it seems that finding parts and pads 
specifically for the DTXpress is becoming a treasure hunt (I'm 
probably not looking in the right spot). Being something of a newbie 
to the electric drum world, can somebody direct me to a solution - 
i.e. a good online source for the original YAMAHA parts, or 
compatible dual trigger pads (snare and symbol). Thanks!

Hi Dan,

Welcome to the party. The e-drummers' webstore of choice is probably 
Drumbalaya.com, which carries, or can obtain, just about everything 
manufactured in the e-drum world. Ed and Charlotte Morin, the brains 
behind the outfit, are also very accessible. Drum Central Superstore 
also deals Yamaha, but their prices are too high and policies not 
always up front. Midwest Percussion has at least a few Yamaha 
components, at good prices, but most internet stores just sell the 
complete DTXpressII. From time to time, members of this board sell 
their used equipment. We've started a classified section at our 
sister site, dtxpressions.com (though I seem to be the only one with 
gear to sell at the moment). I've sold rack parts, triggers, MIDI 
devices, etc. to group members in the past. I hope that we can keep 
buying/selling internally.

Ed