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I found a lot of my parts in a store that had a lot of used gear (Trade Up Music, Portland). I also found some "Z" rods in a store that sells a lot of percussion. (Rhythm Traders, Portland, OR). Look for a store that sells "world" percussion. I attached floor tom legs to the shel...

Don't be too stubborn about changing your style. It doesn't take that long. I did when I started playing cocktail. I noticed the drum sounded better if I let the beater fall away. I've been playing heel up, beater held against the head rock n roll for 40 years. What I learned is a new technique and ...

You could get a welding/fab shop to make a simple u-shaped bracket out of flat stock with the appropriate bends. Take a picture and your drum, let them measure it. It shouldn't cost very much. You can paint it or have it powder coated, again for a small fee. Possibly less than you can buy one for. I...

I use 4. Keeps the drum more stable if you have lots of stuff hung off it. I had trouble balancing mine. If you can evenly distribute the weight of the snare, cymbals, etc. then 3 works.

typically I put one mic on the kick, and in larger venues, another on the tom rim to pick up the snare tom and hat. Gives me more than enough coverage - especially with americana style music. Plus the clubs are not put off by a big drum set and the associated stage space, and volume issues. Matthew...

I have a DW5000 pedal from the same era. It's cable ends are not properly connected either. The guy I bought if from made do with what he had, but there are parts missing. when you get your new cable would you post some pictures of what it's supposed to look like before you hook it up? I'd appreciat...