I might get a handful of the dw toppers because they look a lot better than nothing on top and for the reasons you mentioned. However, I can't tell if they'd impact the sound more than I'd like. I might be splitting hairs.Yeah, I see lots of drummers just leave the wingnut off. I guess I might be a bit more neurotic, personally. I prefer something on there for a little protection, against.. maybe huge gust of wind, intoxicated bandmate,, or extremely opportunistic thieves.. I'm not afraid of knocking cymbal off the stand while playing or anything, but still. It feels weird to not have the wingnut on.
I bought a pipe cutter tool and shortened the tube on a snare stand and one cymbal stand. It worked perfectly.When I bought my Gretsch USA kit at Valley Drum Shop (sadly, now defunct) I had Ron cut-down the main tubes on a pair of Pearl cymbal boom arms so I could use them over my bass drums. 36 years later(!) I still use one of them:
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And my most important piece of hardware that isn't an actual piece of drum hardware:
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Nice to look at the kit again!Lighter hardware that breaks down to a compact size. I can fit enough for a basic setup into this 24"x10"x12" plywood case (with room to spare), which I can lift/handle myself, and which fits in the boot of a compact car. That wasn't the case (pun intended) when I was hauling around double braced Pearl stands in a 36" Protector case.
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I had to look at how the wing nut loosener is implemented. The slot on the side of the Tama multi tool is made for that (as you know). That sure beats carrying around a pair of pliers.Sup Nutz for loosening/tightening wingnuts. I don't think they make them anymore, but you can find something similar by Gibraltar and on the side of the Tama multi tool (which I also love). I use the Sup Nutz all the time when I have to play a shared kit at a rehearsal space. People over-tighten wingnuts/bolts on the tom mounts all the time. Grr.
a friend with a hacksaw is even cheaper.I knew somebody would mention either taking the hh rod to a shop or DIY. To me, it's not worth the effort of either one when you can get it online for $15. How much did it cost at the metal shop?
The DW ones work as quick-release on all stands, but actually if you're using DW cymbal stands (unique thread gauge), once attached they can also be tightened or loosened to taste. The Trick brand ones are not adjustable like that once attached, but they come with their own mounting sleeve, and there's plenty of space after attaching the topper, the built-in felt is not touching the cymbal.. added felts are needed if one wants the cymbal "snugly felted".I might get a handful of the dw toppers because they look a lot better than nothing on top and for the reasons you mentioned. However, I can't tell if they'd impact the sound more than I'd like. I might be splitting hairs.
Snugly Felted.. wasn’t he in Spinal Tap?The DW ones work as quick-release on all stands, but actually if you're using DW cymbal stands (unique thread gauge), once attached they can also be tightened or loosened to taste. The Trick brand ones are not adjustable like that once attached, but they come with their own mounting sleeve, and there's plenty of space after attaching the topper, the built-in felt is not touching the cymbal.. added felts are needed if one wants the cymbal "snugly felted".
Rogers made a quick release clutch, or did you put it together? I like the wing nut on it.Tapped dw stems to accept zil snaps which I've used since the beginning of time.
Rogers Quick release clutch
custom leather stick pouch/ holder on FT
custom leather stick and cup holder on hi hat
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Do you use a limiter on the Behringer?This:
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