2004-05-07 by nicholas.gunn@btconnect.com
The top of the Yamaha Tom has the Hex type tom mount. The mount arm is then connected to the rack, it could almost hand from the rack except it would swing
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2004-05-07 by moosetication
... Attached to the rack, as per the standard Koby kick, I think. I refer my honorable colleague to Exhibita A and B:
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2004-05-07 by Matt Pobursky
You can also get split tube and velcro ties from our good friends at Drumbalaya (in the cable management section of their online store). I picked up a variety
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2004-05-07 by emf
... Service/zimagesnick/drum1.htm Gunny, Brilliant. How do you keep the kick from wandering? Ed
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2004-05-07 by Andy Griffin
That looks very neat - you should be able to get that concertina hose from the DIY store ? The new DTXIII comes with all the wires pre tiewrapped in 1 big
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2004-05-07 by nicholas.gunn@btconnect.com
You need to have the rack look something like this when you have finished http://www.edrumming.com/gallery/Gunnys-Album/Drums180304_014 I have used a rigid but
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2004-05-07 by jrl49@aol.com
Hi Jon: I run the wires coming from my floor tom, up the side rack, and use a tie wrap, then I do the same for the tom, toms, continuing to go to the left,
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2004-05-07 by slushycow
Sorry guys for posting so much, but I got nowhere else to turn. So, I got my hands on an old pearl bass drum. I plan to re-cover it in a funky orange satin
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2004-05-07 by slushycow
Thanks Jerry, I m trying to imagine your set up. So, you have the wires coming out of the brain. Then they are all grouped into one line? So what happens with
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2004-05-07 by jrl49@aol.com
Jon, I am using a mesh wrap with a velcro closure, It works great and hides most of the wires, Jerry
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2004-05-07 by slushycow
Hello again all, As I m working on my drums look . I was wondering what people are doing about all the cords all over the place. I breakdown and set up my kit
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2004-05-06 by Harri Ohra-aho
... I m a devoted fan of in-ear monitors ever since I bought my E2 s. I really can t play the xpress with my old Beyer Dynamic cans anymore, because the amount
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2004-05-06 by emf
... happy ... I like my Sennheiser HD 280 Pros, although I confess to a certain amount of brand loyalty, and I can see how the curly phone-type cord could be a
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2004-05-06 by peterpan
my advice would be to try to get a good pair, one that you are happy with, i have 3 old cones and a few portable alternatives lying around the house from
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2004-05-06 by Dan Cheak
... Stewart, These sound intersting to me. I liked the concept with my cell phone, and would probably enjoy the freedom and lightweight characteristics they
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2004-05-06 by Nick Carroll
I use a pair of HD 25 Sennheisers. Recommended to me by my stepson who uses a pair as a deejay. They fight tightly, have an excellent frequency response, and
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2004-05-06 by Keith
... Stewart, Yes, interesting idea. I think I will stick to real headhpones because I have trouble getting ear plugs to work well. I ride a motorbike and
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2004-05-06 by moosetication
What about wired in ear monitors like the Shure E2 (or E2c) - these go for about £55 on eBay UK, or the Sony Fontopia MDR-EX71SL which go for about £25.
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2004-05-06 by Keith
... Dan, Thanks, I think I will give some a try - probably the M40FS with the flat response. They are not too expensive here (UK). Keith.
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2004-05-06 by slushycow
... Jerry, I have really gotten good results from the new pads. Compared to my old ones, the difference is huge. First of all, the sensitivity is much greater.
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2004-05-06 by Dan Cheak
... The cord is straight, Keith
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2004-05-06 by Rob
One more thing about the Bose Triports, I use them for gaming too, 4 to 6 hours of pure comfort, no lie.
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2004-05-06 by Rob
I have donned every headphone there is, and when I put on a pair of Bose triports, I took them home, they are 150. but if I had to replace them I would pay
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2004-05-06 by oldguydrummer
... the ... nut. ... itself ... very ... swaying ... The Pcy80s and Pcy65s shipped with the stabilizer clamp, the Pcy80/Pcy65 does not ship with one.
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2004-05-05 by jrl49@aol.com
do the new yamaha round cymbals come through louder? Jerry
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2004-05-05 by vap19592000
When I acquired by DTXpress kit, I noticed that the RIDE pad when hit, mysteriously swayed left or right. This did not happen when the crash pad was hit.
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2004-05-05 by Keith
... Do they have a straight cord or curly? Keith.
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2004-05-05 by Keith
... Depends where the slip is. I have the DTXpress III and have to tighten the clamp which holds the snare really tight to stop it rotating when I hit the rim
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2004-05-05 by nicholas.gunn@btconnect.com
Try looking on DIYDrums on yahoo, This is something like what you want. http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/diyedrums/lst?.dir=/zackers+dyi+ludwig+
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2004-05-05 by vap19592000
... Thanks to all for your responses. I am excited to know that there are so many knowledgeable folks out there that share the wonderful experience of
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2004-05-05 by slushycow
Thanks, I d really like to say thanks to everyone that posted. I got some great ideas. I have already switched out the main clamps on the rack with Girbralter
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2004-05-05 by supernovanexus
Hey Jonathan, This may have already been said, maybe not, I didn t look cause I m short on time. Anyways, since its the DTXpress I, the rack is smoth pipe, if
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2004-05-05 by Dan Cheak
... recommend?? ... VAP, I am using ATH-D40fs, recommended for increased base response- not top of line but nice phones Dan
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2004-05-05 by Keith
... I am still looking for the perfect headphones, but I have tried the HD280 pro and while they sound good, they have high clamping pressure and that damn
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2004-05-05 by Vernon Graner
Just an FYI: I have a pair of AKAI noise-canceling headphones that I use and they work very well at cutting the tika-taka pad sounds, however, if you like to
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2004-05-05 by vap19592000
With SOOO many brands and types of headphones in the market, for those who use them on the DTXpress, which ones would you recommend?? I hear the
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2004-05-05 by emf
... gotta ... Hi Jonathan, You already got great response from the board, but I just have to add that this is a common complaint. People have viewed
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2004-05-05 by moosetication
... I would be loathe to toss away the portability benefits - I have just bought a Stage Custom acoustic set which is a thing of beauty but portable is never
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2004-05-05 by Nick Carroll
I ve got the same problem with my rim shots. They are not consistent. And it doesn t sound too good when I am using a brush snare and I want a brush slap on
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2004-05-05 by Rob
I would resolve the snare pad issue and keep your setup as easy as it is, You will regret getting better looks and same sound when you are lugging that stuff
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2004-05-05 by slushycow
Hi again all, I ve been playing live for nearly a year with my DtxpressI kit. I m having mixed feelings lately and need some advice. 1) Everytime I play my kit
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2004-05-04 by Abdulmalek Hamsho
Hi again, I remembered that there is a switch to choose betwen MIDI/HOST in the rear side, so if I conected the second module into the MIDI port, and the PC to
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2004-05-04 by rdamon@mckinney-usa.com
Just to throw out a quick thought. The KP65 piezo, unlike the PCY/TP pads has a substantial amount of pading between the surface of the rubber and the actual
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2004-05-04 by emf
... something. I thought you just did.
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2004-05-04 by Creighton Higgins
... Actually, I am playing on the old set twice a week- just leaving it at the church where I have been playing with a gospel choir. I found that moving the
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2004-05-04 by emf
... Creighton, Congratulations. The only drawback to your purchase is the loss, I presume, of the reconstituted KP60. But I guess you could have it bronzed and
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2004-05-04 by Creighton Higgins
In a desperate attempt to get some attention around here I have ordered a brand new DTXpress III Special from our friends at Drumbalaya. I rationalized this by
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2004-05-04 by emf
... a ... ever ... Dan, Stewart is right on the money. Some people have reported that the rubber surface on their KP65s begin to show signs of wear within a
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2004-05-04 by Keith
... of the ... Yes and no. The TP65S does not give a wide range of velocity for the rim - I tried mine and the right rim won t trigger until you get to 60%
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2004-05-04 by Abdulmalek Hamsho
Sorry, I don t mean the configuration of the sound, but the velocity of the beat. As I know, the Rim is not sensitive to the beat velocity. Am I correct? ...
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