help.....i need rack input

[drummerern]

hey what's up everybody, i just want to start by saying i love seeing everyone's kit and it's great to see the bond all you guys have as drummers....anyways, i need help figuring out the best way to rack my kit, i would like to get the best bang for the buck(doesn't everybody?) but if you guys would be so kind as give me your opinions...i would greatly appreciate it

well, i guess the pics won't work so....

specs:

drums:
10,12,13,14" hanging toms
16"floor tom (on left)
14"snare
22" bass

cymbals
14"sabian pro sonix hats
10"sabian pro sonix splash
8" wuhan splash
10"wuhan splash
12" wuhan china
20" sabian b8pro ride (new 22" paragon ride coming soon)
18" sabian prosonix china
17" sabian pro studio crash
18" sabian prosonix crash
20" vintage zildjian crash/ride

3 up
2down

i should also add that only one floor tom has legs...the other hangs..

thanks

[harryconway]

I used a Pearl DR-100. Bought used for $100. I just sold all my PC-10 clamps on eBay. I had 10 clamps, which used, I bought for $12-$18 each. I can't say enough good things about the Pearl rack system. It's strong enough my lead singer used to sit on it during guitar solo's. The Icon rack is it's descendant.

[drummerern]

so, after a lot of bargain searching, i'm wandering about building my own, ican weld and would have to buy most of the supplies, but would it be cheaper to just buy one?

[tamadrummer132]

i would say go with pearl as well. Iv seen alot of people with them, and only good things are said about them. If i was going to buya rack, id get apearl.

[fijjibo]

PICS ARE WORKING AGAIN!!!!!

Well done Bernhard!!

[forgiven_15]

i have a gibralter rack and i love it!!!!!!!!!!!

they sell a variety of clamps for whatever you need however with all the clamps it can get exspensive.

[sticksnstonesrus]

Seems like most of the front line racks, (Pearl, PDP, Gibraltar) are gonna all be satisfactory for your use. The mere usage of a rack at all makes for a lot of freedom when it comes to setup. I think the intricate differences make the difference starting at what you can afford. Based on what you can afford, lets you be as picky as you want to be.

I use a PDP rack...not the most exspensive, but I feel it's one of the more functional for the cost.

[Mendozart]

I'm extremely happy with my PDP/DW rack. I just played two gigs this weekend, and I'm getting faster at set-up/breakdown. Plus, I love all the memory locks and the way everything is right where I want it, every time.

[sticksnstonesrus]

I'm extremely happy with my PDP/DW rack. I just played two gigs this weekend, and I'm getting faster at set-up/breakdown. Plus, I love all the memory locks and the way everything is right where I want it, every time.

I figured you'd be right there on this thread too.

Got to agree. I have a DW arm attached to my PDP rack too. Combo works nice. Memory locks on the PDP rack are great, notched. Setup and tear-down is quick.

[drummerern]

well, after much window shopping, i have decided to build my own, i have all the clamps, pipes, and such drawn out and ready to be cut, welded, and powdercoated, i figure this way, i'll have all the clamps i could ever need because i could just build more anytime, at a very small cost, i'll post pics when complete.

[drummerern]

well, i got halfway finished with my rack, and my dad surprised me with a graduation present...a top of the line pearl rack, needless to say, i was happy, but i have no clue what to do with the one i'm building

funny situation