Thinking about getting a rack for a small kit. Looking for ideas...

[JY Kelly]

Thanks! I do have fun on this kit, and although I don't use the platform for every gig, it certainly keeps things consistent. The legs were 12" high, but I found them a bit too tall, so with the help of a friend (and his miter saw), I chopped them down by about half.
Since I set up and tear down this kit all the time, I just wanted to carry less stuff, so I ended up putting both overhead mics on one boom. The mics are in a X/Y configuration, centered above the snare. I know it's somewhat improper because the capsules are supposed to be closer together (more like a 'V' shape), but I'm still experimenting with the placement on the dual mic holder.

Are you finding that that set up works? If so, leave it. Improper, shmimproper.

[PercWorld]

Are you finding that that set up works? If so, leave it. Improper, shmimproper.

It works fine for playing live, and the sound techs I usually work with are always capable of getting a good mix. Since they appreciate the time I save them by bringing my own mics & cables, my mic positioning has never been called into question. Win-win!

Anyway, back to Jamie's point - feel free to steal any rack ideas you find useful, and don't be afraid to break out a pipe cutter and a hacksaw!

[Kiwi]

Another customizing tip - change the blade on your pipe cutter. I don't know how many hundreds of cuts I made with the old blade, but it was worn out. When your pipe-cutter blade is worn, it completes the cut, BUT it pushes the end of the pipe in a little, and makes it very difficult to replace rubber end caps!

As one who deals with pipe for a job I concur, and a good reamer helps even more!

[JY Kelly]

As one who deals with pipe for a job I concur, and a good reamer helps even more!

That’s what she said.

[j kuhl]

I've been geeking out on the Guru stuff with my snare heading this way and forgot how cool this set up was. I Love this set up and I think I have everything I need (I'd have to cut some pipe) except for the long cymbal tubes. This is what I want to recreate and I do have an 8" on order.





The pics suck. I know

[RushDrums24]

I've been geeking out on the Guru stuff with my snare heading this way and forgot how cool this set up was. I Love this set up and I think I have everything I need (I'd have to cut some pipe) except for the long cymbal tubes. This is what I want to recreate and I do have an 8" on order.

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The pics suck. I know

Great sounding drums though, Guru really knew what they were doing! And nicely blurred pics of my old mate Dave McKeague demoing them!

[j kuhl]

Great sounding drums though, Guru really knew what they were doing! And nicely blurred pics of my old mate Dave McKeague demoing them!

He's a nice player. Most of the guys they had demoing their drums were all very solid players for sure. They were making some pretty impressive drums, to me anyway.