Gibraltar and Tama rack parts are interchangable.
I did some searching around here and didn't find any more recent posts on the topic. I have the option of picking up a rather large Tama Power Tower rack for dirt cheap. My concern is the ability to get parts/accessories for it. A few quick searches didn't yield much on being able to order parts.
And no, I'm not looking to use it as the cage setup. I'd like to take the parts and build a low mounted rack similar to these:
I'm worried if I get the Tama stuff, I wouldn't be able to buy the parts need to make such a setup work. Anyone have experience with Tama rack parts availability?
Gibraltar and Tama rack parts are interchangable.
Well that's huge! Thanks for the info
Hey, Spaz!
Are you seeing these low-level racks? What you've done with your X kit is quite attractive - but, how low can you go?
GeeDeeEmm
Angus, sorry to but in because I don't know anything about the tama racks but I just wanted to say, that last pic you posted is a beautiful set and I've never seen a rack llow like that!
Take care and seeya!
Jim
I get a rack like pictured above isn't economical. Actually, it's almost like buying 2 racks because all horizontal pieces are doubled. If I hadn't found a deal on most of the components, I wouldn't consider it.
But I do feel it's a best of both worlds. You get to keep the bulk of your hardware low like regular stands and keep the benefits of a rack system with quick and memorized set up.
The same would go for DW, and PDP. Anything with a 1 1/2" pipe. DW and Tama have stainless tubing.
Not a fan of the double row of tubing in those pics. I like the fact that they did a low stealth setup, just don't see the reason to have two horizontal rows. I guess they wanted it stronger, but is does draw a lot of attention away from the kit.
I just swapped out all my Gibraltar for DW/PDP. All interchangeable
It's definitely not for everyone but I'm not certain it takes much away from the kit. Is it really that big of a difference than looking at the legs of 12 stands?
Also, the pic of the red kit is an actual Pearl promo shot so they are making the rack stand out on purpose. Here's a pic of the same set up
I don't think it takes away but that's just my opinion.
And thanks for all the info on interchangeability. I was pricing out a new Gibraltar set up and when I hit $1000 and not even close to being finsihed, I wasn't so happy. Knowing I could get the Tama setup for 1/4 of that and still get accessories to dial it in is a much better pill to swallow.
Holy crap! Yeah, I can see why. That looks incredible.
I think the double horizontal bars would be necessary when holding toms or full-height cymbals that low. Especially if you're a heavy-hitter but I guess to each their own.
That rack is frickin awesome!
Well ya did a great job with it.
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