Bo Eder
Platinum Member
Hey all -
Just wanted to post some pics of the kit in it's newest form. It's been modified (by me) with the installation of a double tom mount to the bass drum (gimme a drill, a pencil, and a 90-degree straight edge and I can install one for you too!) I've also gotten three new Gibraltar flat-based straight cymbal stands, and rounded out with a Yamaha 7 snare stand and a Tama single-braced Stagemaster hi-hat and Iron Cobra Jr. pedal.
The cool thing is that all my hardware fits in a small trap case that only measures 21" L x 16" W x 18" tall. Because of the new double tom mount, I save about 10 minutes on set-up because I'm no longer fidgeting with adjusting the hanging toms on heavier cymbal stands. I'm surprised how strong these Gibraltar stands are. They are certainly an upgrade to the old Ludwig flat-based cymbals stands I owned a few months ago, and the legs themselves are longer, almost 20". Certainly stable enough.
I now have a kit that has great drums, but is also very easy to move around. I know there are many of us here who swear by the stability of the heavier stands available, and I'm right there with ya', but I don't always get a crew of guys to schlep my stuff to the gig! Enjoy!
Just wanted to post some pics of the kit in it's newest form. It's been modified (by me) with the installation of a double tom mount to the bass drum (gimme a drill, a pencil, and a 90-degree straight edge and I can install one for you too!) I've also gotten three new Gibraltar flat-based straight cymbal stands, and rounded out with a Yamaha 7 snare stand and a Tama single-braced Stagemaster hi-hat and Iron Cobra Jr. pedal.
The cool thing is that all my hardware fits in a small trap case that only measures 21" L x 16" W x 18" tall. Because of the new double tom mount, I save about 10 minutes on set-up because I'm no longer fidgeting with adjusting the hanging toms on heavier cymbal stands. I'm surprised how strong these Gibraltar stands are. They are certainly an upgrade to the old Ludwig flat-based cymbals stands I owned a few months ago, and the legs themselves are longer, almost 20". Certainly stable enough.
I now have a kit that has great drums, but is also very easy to move around. I know there are many of us here who swear by the stability of the heavier stands available, and I'm right there with ya', but I don't always get a crew of guys to schlep my stuff to the gig! Enjoy!