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    Ok...
    First things first...
    Im not trying to re-invent the wheel.
    Nor am I trying to make a product that I can market.
    If you like this set up, feel free to ask me exactly what components are involved, and I will make you a list.

    I am trying to solve a problem that has been bothering me for years.
    Actually, a couple problems.
    1) I hit very hard, and this causes my snare stand to walk as I play. Even though I use the heaviest stand made.
    2) Im very picky about snare drum placement. I need it to be in the same place, everytime I set up.
    3) The most comfortable position of my snare, puts the main vertical piece of the snare stand, very close to my double bass pedal connecting rod.
    So... when my snare stand starts to walk, it ends up, pushed up against the connecting rod.


    The set up I have come up with is BY FAR the most simple of many configurations I have been working on. Although some of them look much cooler and more high tech than this one... this one is the most practical.

    This is a Tama "air ride" stand, from the road pro series. I must say, I have spent years NOT being a fan of Tama.. but the past few pieces, this one included, have impressed me greatly with their design and high quality.
    This stand has a much longer boom than my DW 9000 series stand. Which gives me the ability to move the base of the stand very close to me, and still keep the drum at a comfortable distance.
    However, if this stand were set up this way... with the star cast rim mount facing me, instead of the other way... the stand would fall over. It needs to be attatched to the base of the throne.


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    This set up is very solid. The drum has some flex to it that it would not using a conventional stand... but nothing that would bother me.
    With the snare removed from the stand (which is quick and easy) and the seat removed from the throne, the set up is pretty light and not too hard to handle.
    Because the main angle adjustment on the tama stand is a "ball" type... the positioning of the drum is super simple and easy to get it where you want it.

    I chose to put the star cast rim mount facing me for two reasons.
    1) This makes it possible to have no tri-pod base anywhere near my pedals or connecting rod. If I set this snare stand up the way it was intended, I would be right back at square one....
    2) The gap between my rack tom and snare needs to be very small. Im used to having them within a fraction of an inch of eachother. I dont want to change that. Again, if I used this stand and rims mount the way they were intended, it would create a pretty big gap between the two drums. (Snare and tom)

    So far, I dont mind having the star cast mount between my legs and facing me. Its not in my way. Also, it sits below the actuall rim of the drum, so it does not interfere with rim shots.

    I have played this set up for about an hour... and I think I am very pleased.

    Questions and comments are more than welcome.

    Matt
    Matt G.
    Hitting my drums, like they owe me money!
    My Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/fatdog1969
    Vegas Drummers: http://www.myspace.com/vegasdrummers
    I Proudly Play:
    PAISTE
    SONOR
    EVANS
    SILVERFOX
    SNAREHORSE

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    Matt
    Matt G.
    Hitting my drums, like they owe me money!
    My Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/fatdog1969
    Vegas Drummers: http://www.myspace.com/vegasdrummers
    I Proudly Play:
    PAISTE
    SONOR
    EVANS
    SILVERFOX
    SNAREHORSE

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    WoW vegas, I'm impressed! That's a pretty good idea and it looks pretty sturdy. Does'nt look like your snares' ever gonna try and get away again!
    Da' Bum
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    Here are a couple pics of one of the more crazy looking versions. I like this one. Its super stable. But... it just looks a bit too crazy!


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    Matt
    Matt G.
    Hitting my drums, like they owe me money!
    My Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/fatdog1969
    Vegas Drummers: http://www.myspace.com/vegasdrummers
    I Proudly Play:
    PAISTE
    SONOR
    EVANS
    SILVERFOX
    SNAREHORSE

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    I'm not sure what to say, I just wanted to post saying that it's pretty cool.

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    Looking good! That idea might get you rich lol!
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    Would the extra strain on the snare hoop be anything to worry about? Probably not.

    Looks good, very well done.

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    that is awesome

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    Changed my mind again...

    Will have new pics later today.


    Matt
    Matt G.
    Hitting my drums, like they owe me money!
    My Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/fatdog1969
    Vegas Drummers: http://www.myspace.com/vegasdrummers
    I Proudly Play:
    PAISTE
    SONOR
    EVANS
    SILVERFOX
    SNAREHORSE

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    Wow, theyre damn cool
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    Nice job man!!!!
    I like it!
    I want to ask:
    1)How many hours spend to build it
    2)How much money spend
    3)How difficult was
    Just love the drums and they will love you too!!!

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    PLEASE SEE, YET ANOTHER NEW THREAD!!

    Matt
    Matt G.
    Hitting my drums, like they owe me money!
    My Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/fatdog1969
    Vegas Drummers: http://www.myspace.com/vegasdrummers
    I Proudly Play:
    PAISTE
    SONOR
    EVANS
    SILVERFOX
    SNAREHORSE

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    having the extra set of legs from the bottom of a stand was kinda pointless, cause if ur gonna hav 3 extra legs under you, why bother having all the extra equipment attaching it to the snare. but havin the 2 metal poles is an awesome idea! great job!
    you should be rich one day....lucky. lol
    DRUMMERBOCK


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