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2002-04-10 by fwade4
Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other question (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight inch? If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads instead. Thanks again.
2002-04-10 by liberatusvirus
Hi Frank, They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for some applications. --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other question > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight inch? > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads instead. > Thanks again.
2002-04-10 by liberatusvirus
Frank, If this post appears twice, I apologize. The pads are 8 inches, counting rims, and IMHO a pretty good target, though you may prefer 10 or 14 inches for certain applications later in the game. Ed --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other question > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight inch? > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads instead. > Thanks again.
2002-04-10 by Frank Wade
Are you talking about the TP60 pads? They are 8 inches? I was told on
the phone by a sales guy that they were six inches. Is it possible that
I am looking old versions on ebay and you have an updated version of the
pads (TP80). Thanks
Frank
liberatusvirus wrote:
> Hi Frank,
>
> They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my
> estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for
> some applications.
> --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote:
> > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other
> question
> > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight
> inch?
> > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them
> > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads
> instead.
> > Thanks again.
>
>
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2002-04-10 by liberatusvirus
No,the TP60s are just a hair under 8 inches, edge to edge, and the TP80S, which you get as a snare in the latest DTXPRESS kit, is just a hair over, probably to accommodate the rim switch. The TP60 designation is confusing; some people think that it indicates 6 inches. It's just the least expensive Yamaha rubber pad. The current DTXPRESS has TP60 pads for the high hat and three toms. As far as I can tell, their piezos are just as responsive as the TP80S's. A beginner won't be disappointed. I've been hitting drums for 38 years; I'm impressed with them, especially for the price. --- In DTXpress@y..., Frank Wade <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > Are you talking about the TP60 pads? They are 8 inches? I was told on > the phone by a sales guy that they were six inches. Is it possible that > I am looking old versions on ebay and you have an updated version of the > pads (TP80). Thanks > > Frank > > liberatusvirus wrote: > > > Hi Frank, > > > > They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my > > estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for > > some applications. > > --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > > > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other > > question > > > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight > > inch? > > > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > > > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads > > instead. > > > Thanks again. > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT > > > > > > Community email addresses: > > Post message: DTXpress@o... > > Subscribe: DTXpress-subscribe@o... > > Unsubscribe: DTXpress-unsubscribe@o... > > List owner: DTXpress-owner@o... > > > > Shortcut URL to this page: > > http://www.onelist.com/community/DTXpress > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
2002-04-10 by liberatusvirus
The 4 TP60s on the current DTXPRESS (high hat and three toms)are just a hair under 8 inches, edge to edge. The TP80S stereo pad, which now comes standard as a snare, is a hair over, probably to accommodate the rim switch. The TP60 designation is confusing. It doesn't indicate 6 inches, only that it is Yamaha's least expensive pad. I doubt that the DTXPRESS will disappoint many beginners. You shouldn't have much trouble drawing a bead on the pads, and you'll make pretty good sounds--in most regards good enough to satisfy even an old hand. I've been hitting drums for 38 years, and I'm impressed, especially for the price. I recommended Midwest Percussion as a place to buy the whole kit in a previous post. I should add that they can't advertise their price outright because it's too low. Follow their instructions at the site; you won't be disappointed. --- In DTXpress@y..., Frank Wade <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > Are you talking about the TP60 pads? They are 8 inches? I was told on > the phone by a sales guy that they were six inches. Is it possible that > I am looking old versions on ebay and you have an updated version of the > pads (TP80). Thanks > > Frank > > liberatusvirus wrote: > > > Hi Frank, > > > > They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my > > estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for > > some applications. > > --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > > > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other > > question > > > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight > > inch? > > > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > > > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads > > instead. > > > Thanks again. > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT > > > > > > Community email addresses: > > Post message: DTXpress@o... > > Subscribe: DTXpress-subscribe@o... > > Unsubscribe: DTXpress-unsubscribe@o... > > List owner: DTXpress-owner@o... > > > > Shortcut URL to this page: > > http://www.onelist.com/community/DTXpress > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
2002-04-10 by Al Bailey
Frank Wade <frank.wade@...> wrote: Are you talking about the TP60 pads? They are 8 inches? I was told on the phone by a sales guy that they were six inches. Is it possible that I am looking old versions on ebay and you have an updated version of the pads (TP80). Thanks Frank liberatusvirus wrote: > Hi Frank, > > They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my > estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for > some applications. > --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" wrote: > > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other > question > > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight > inch? > > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads > instead. > > Thanks again. > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT > > Community email addresses: > Post message: DTXpress@onelist.com > Subscribe: DTXpress-subscribe@onelist.com > Unsubscribe: DTXpress-unsubscribe@onelist.com > List owner: DTXpress-owner@onelist.com > > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://www.onelist.com/community/DTXpress > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. begin:vcard n:Wade;Frank x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;;;;;; version:2.1 email;internet:Frank.Wade@... fn:Frank Wade end:vcard I am not sure what the sales guy was talking about but the TP60 and TP80 are both 8 inch pads. The TP60 pad came out with the DTXpress where the TP80 pads came out with the DTX kit. I don't see the TP80 pads for sell much anymore because they are basically the exact same thing as the TP60's (which are single zone pads). The TP80S is a 8' dual zone pad that comes as the snare on the new DTXpress kits. abailey_1 --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax
2002-04-10 by liberatusvirus
The 4 TP60s on the current DTXPRESS (high hat and 3 toms) measure just a hair under 8 inches, edge to edge. The TP80S stereo pad that now comes standard as the snare measures just a hair over, probably to accommodate the rim switch. The TP60 designation is confusing; it doesn't indicate 6 inches, only that it is Yamaha's least expensive pad. I can't imagine that many beginners will be disappointed with the DTXPRESS. You won't have much trouble drawing a bead on the individual pads, and you won't dislike what you hear. I've been hitting drums for 38 years, and I'm impressed with the kit, especially for the price. On a previous post today, I recommended Midwest Percussion as a site to buy the kit. I should add that their price is too low to print. Follow their instructions about finding out their discount, and most likely you won't be disappointed. --- In DTXpress@y..., Frank Wade <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > Are you talking about the TP60 pads? They are 8 inches? I was told on > the phone by a sales guy that they were six inches. Is it possible that > I am looking old versions on ebay and you have an updated version of the > pads (TP80). Thanks > > Frank > > liberatusvirus wrote: > > > Hi Frank, > > > > They're 8 inches, counting rims, and not a bad target in my > > estimation, though someday you may find 10 or 14 inches tempting for > > some applications. > > --- In DTXpress@y..., "fwade4" <frank.wade@o...> wrote: > > > Thanks for the advice from my last email. I have one other > > question > > > (for now). Are the drum pads on the DTXpress six inch or eight > > inch? > > > If they are six inch, is it difficult for a beginner to hit them > > > accurately? Should I get something that has eight inch pads > > instead. > > > Thanks again. > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT > > > > > > Community email addresses: > > Post message: DTXpress@o... > > Subscribe: DTXpress-subscribe@o... > > Unsubscribe: DTXpress-unsubscribe@o... > > List owner: DTXpress-owner@o... > > > > Shortcut URL to this page: > > http://www.onelist.com/community/DTXpress > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.