Hey guys, I'm sure others have this problem at times.... pedals not clamping all the way down on the bass drum rim. Seems more of a problem with a modern pedal on a vintage rim.. anyhow, what do you guys (and gals) do to remedy this? I think I have seen some sort of a pad/block that glues to the interior of the rim so that the pedal clamps, but i dont know what they are called.
Any input or suggestions?
Justin - I think Gibralter makes a rubber strip that is meant to protect the wood rim of the bass drum. It'll add enough thickness so the pedal will have some bite to clamp it on. I have three of them that I use on different kits to protect the hoops.
John
I use a 2000 model DW 5000 AD2 I have never had the problem you have described. I only play vintage drums, so ?
I use a 2000 model DW 5000 AD2 I have never had the problem you have described. I only play vintage drums, so ?
Yea, I always seem to have problems with it... speed king attaches perfectly, but my more modern pearl pedal doesnt, and the DW9000 pedal I used to have wouldn't either. I sold the 9000 a while back; just had way too many adjustment options and I never found a setting that I really liked.
Anyhow, Thanks John! I wasn't sure what company it was that made those.
You can buy a strip of carpet protector, Self adhesive... About 3mm thick,
Just cut to size.. Supermarkets have it..
I use on the underside of the hoop, or you may prefer to use on the pedal clamp area. I have on the underside of the front hoop as well , protects against damage and you cannot see it when set up..
Cheers
You can buy a strip of carpet protector, Self adhesive... About 3mm thick,Just cut to size.. Supermarkets have it..I use on the underside of the hoop, or you may prefer to use on the pedal clamp area. I have on the underside of the front hoop as well , protects against damage and you cannot see it when set up.. Cheers
Thanks Longjohn!! ill look into that as well
Some really great suggestions. I have to say I'm the cheap skate and just use a small piece of coragated cardboard from a box.
Some really great suggestions. I have to say I'm the cheap skate and just use a small piece of coragated cardboard from a box.
Stop in a bar and snatch a couple of their beer coasters. Tough material and still easy to fashion into the shape you want. Cut up pieces of rubber inner tube works too but I like coasters.
Stop in a bar and snatch a couple of their beer coasters. Tough material and still easy to fashion into the shape you want. Cut up pieces of rubber inner tube works too but I like coasters.
Hey Mick great idea thanks!
Here's the stuff I used.. I think the whole pack was around 7 bucks at Aldi's
Cheers
