PDA

View Full Version : Suggestions, comments on set-up, kit

flasportsfan88
03-10-2006, 01:32 PM
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3225/drumoutside1xl.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5065/fromright2xe.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3547/10004454ft.jpg

I've been playing fro about 3 months, first set. So Yes I know the PDP kit, Pinstripes, ZBT's PDP pedals are below average equipment. Any suggestions about set-up, I was never told exactly what to do while setting up. BTW my small toms slanted so much because of the garbage mounting system... Its hard to find a clamp that is compatable with the tom as well... But like I said I'm not sure. Thanks
Tim
03-10-2006, 01:42 PM
Wow that looks pretty nice for someone who has a pacific ez kit. those things can be a pain to setup right. Looks good man.
Undisco Kidd
03-10-2006, 02:08 PM
I'd flatten your tom a bit.
Trintar_VIII
03-10-2006, 02:11 PM
^^ Yeah, just flatten your rack tom a bit and you're good to go. Nice setup, everything seems to be within a comfortable reach.
Zildjian
03-10-2006, 02:20 PM
^if u read his post he was talking about how his mounting system is bad...But its a nice set up for a beginner, i would have loved that set when i started out
flasportsfan88
03-10-2006, 02:20 PM
Hows this, flattened the tom, enough, to much?

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4004/tom1ml.jpg
Trintar_VIII
03-10-2006, 02:24 PM
Looks pretty good, just make sure it's still comfortable to play.
flasportsfan88
03-10-2006, 02:26 PM
Looks pretty good, just make sure it's still comfortable to play.

Just did, didnt even realize a difference, except for a tiny bit more reaching toward the tom, not uncomfortable i dont think, just because I'm not used to it. Thanks alot
santi3hg
03-10-2006, 03:19 PM
its an PDP EZ correct? yeah the very low end PDP stuff gives you horrible mounts and etc. but looks good you managed well. nice stuff.
Drum Monkey
03-10-2006, 03:42 PM
Looks good. Your left crash would be uncomfortable to me but it's all about preference.

-DM
flasportsfan88
03-11-2006, 12:59 PM
Looks good. Your left crash would be uncomfortable to me but it's all about preference.

-DM

In what way does it seem uncomfortable?
Joonas P
03-11-2006, 02:54 PM
Looks very nice! Nothing wrong with that setup.
Talos
03-11-2006, 02:59 PM
Looks good for a beginner, you have a better kit than me and ive been playing a few years more than you :lol:
-TGP-
03-11-2006, 03:06 PM
Get your pedals in more, they look too far apart.

Try that.
Drum Monkey
03-11-2006, 05:14 PM
In what way does it seem uncomfortable?
I have mine a little more to the right, closer to my small tom. I found it was easier to ride the cymbal with my right while having my left hand hit the snare because they weren't so close together. Like I said, it's all about preference.

-DM
Dookiedude3005
03-11-2006, 07:32 PM
Why don't you attach the clamp to the cymbal stand and hav the tom closer to the snare drum? that would seem intelligent wouldn't you think?:naughty:
LostRythym
03-11-2006, 07:44 PM
Nice kit!
SkaRabbit
03-11-2006, 07:58 PM
You cant judge his pedals...everyone likes them different.
The rack tom is too flat for its height..if you can lower it do so. if not angle it slightly more...
you shouldn't go straight to a flat rack tom. slightly flatten it everytime you play so you get used to the change and dont do any damage.
ThugsRook
03-11-2006, 08:06 PM
Suggestions, comments on set-up, kit
setup your extra tom.

get the kit out of the garage.