I don't know if they are still sold but I use "drum brakes." They are a pair of telescoping rods with the ends shaped like the letter "j." On the opposite end of the J is a plastic coated cable loop. Each j hooks onto the center post of your throne and the loops go over two t pods on each sode of your bass drum. If you don't use Ts, you can replace two of the standard tension rods on the batter side of your base drum to t rods. I have also seen people use a chain going from one t rod around the post on the thone and through to the next t rod. You can probably use a carabeener on each end to hook onto the base drum.

In a pinch I've gotten medieval and busted up a couple of coat hangers and ran each from the bass drum to the throne. It works fine, its just a pain to do it that way. So Drum Beaks first choice, chain second choice and coat hangers in an emergency.

Regards,

Gary

Dix Hills, NY

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Thanks Gary....I shall look into these possibilities.

mick

They also sell some nice gig rugs with a built in stopper directly on the rug that the bass drum sits up against. I personally never tried it, but

it looked like a good idea.

David

yeah...the rug looks like a good idea...thanks!!

mick

I have used a large bungee cord around the bass lugs and the throne it works.

I used to have the same problem, until I started always bringing a rug with me. Now I NEVER have any problems.

I own a Crash Pad just like David had posted, and that is the solution!!!!!! For $20 it can't be beat!!! :)

I too use a rug/carpet piece, with markings on it as to where the hardware sits on it. It gives you a consistent set-up each time and does stop creep. Putting a kit on a shiny hardwood floor is just trouble. Try sand bags or make your own sand bags, and put it in front of the front bass drum head. Dont worry how it looks, i have seen lots of drummers do it, and really, most people dont even notice them to look at.

You can also buy a piece of indoor/outdoor carpeting at Lowe's or Home Depot. You can have it cut to the size you want and pick a color you like. It doesn't have the bass drum stop in front, but if you play gigs at smaller places where space is at a premium, you often don't get to set up centered on the carpet anyway.

David