Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- Gunny wrote:
> does anybody know if the Roland MDH10 will fit as
> that is only #18 for the pad mount.

Roland and Pintech L-rods will work just fine for Yamaha pads, as 
will Gibraltar. Yamaha's advantage is that the hex rods stop the 
pads rotating - which is important for their acoustic toms but not 
that crucial for e-pads. You can lock down the Yamaha pads onto a 
round L-rod just fine.

As you say, you can get Gibraltar power clamps for about £11 (I get 
mine from Drumwright, but ADC does 'em online for £15 delivered), 
and l-rods for a few pounds too. As ever, eBay can be your friend if 
you're careful. There are few clamps to be had in the UK but plenty 
in the US. A couple of dealers will ship to the UK, or you could do 
what I do which is have them delivered to colleagues or friends in 
the US and posted (or hand carried) from there. Just don't put 'em 
in your hand luggage...

Stewart