Well, not mods, mod ... and that would be me! It’s fine right here as you are still talking about a Non-USA set of drums/hardware! It shall remain. ENJOY!!!

Tommyp

HaHa! OK Tommyp, thanks!

Can you tell I'm a newbie? :D

[QUOTE=JimmySticks;448627]So who uses them, and what are your opinions?/QUOTE]

Hi, JimmySticks. I'll always use that kind of mount if its firm enough, depends on the manofacturer/design. I'd try not to load big and heavy pies. It's not a good idea using it with rivets on recording sessions, as rivets will sizzle every time you hit the kick!

I took a look at your drums in a separate thread. Nice kit!

I wouldn't put a heavy cymbal on it. The other downside is that you can't adjust how close or far way from you the cymbal is like you can with a L-arm.

Is there an eye bolt on the inside? If so, that will help with security. I would also use an automotive hose clamp on the shaft where it hits the mount. This will not only provide extra security, but it will also provide a de facto memory lock.

Incidentally, DW makes a clamp on claw hook clamp that works great. If you find a cymbal L-arm, you can add a second cymbal, like a splash, to your bass drum Holds very sturdy and no drilling or mods required. I use it and it works great for me.

Thanks for the responses and compliments guys.

I've put the arm in the mount and it seems pretty firm and strong to me. There is an eye bolt inside, which does really seem to help. I'm still waiting on the cymbal, a 20" ride, so we'll see how it all feels when I mount it and start playing, but so far, so good. I do like the hose clamp idea. Yes, I will just have to get used to the position of the cymbal, because your right, there is no moving it around. But being this is my first kit, I should be able to adjust to the position.

I love that bass drum clamp set- up. Looks heavy duty. Ill keep it in mind as I progress.

And I don't see any recording in the near future, but I'll keep the sizzling rivet problem in mind!��

So the 20" ride cymbal arrived today, and I put it on.

And yeah, I really had to tighten it up to get it to hold. But even though it is holding, I will be putting on that hose clamp just to make sure it stays and I also don't want to overtighten it. That is such a great, simple idea.

I'm here to learn and I just did, thanks!

I have a 10" splash mounted on my Tom mounts. I like it there but when recording, I have to remove it since it "rings" with every Kick hit.

My bass pedal hasn't come yet, maybe today, so I don't know if this will be a problem. But with this set-up, I was actually wondering if the cymbal would ring with every kick of the bass drum. Although it is a 20" ride, so I think it would take a lot to make it ring. Morgatto mentioned that problem in his post.

Hopefully, I'll find out today!

you can stop the cymbal ringing by replacing the plastic washer/cup with a rubber one, you can get the rubber tube from home depot or any hardware store