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Gospel Instruments => Gospel Drummers => Topic started by: bklynfinest on June 21, 2008, 09:13:02 PM
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I've been having this on going problem with my bass drum and pedal.
The pedal keeps coming off when i play, i adjust the legs on the bass drum but that makes the front higher than the back.
What is the correct leg position for the bass drum? I see on most drums the last one I saw was Spanky's and the bass drum looked parallel to the floor not and inch higher on either side
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I've been having this on going problem with my bass drum and pedal.
The pedal keeps coming off when i play, i adjust the legs on the bass drum but that makes the front higher than the back.
What is the correct leg position for the bass drum? I see on most drums the last one I saw was Spanky's and the bass drum looked parallel to the floor not and inch higher on either side
That is generally best if you don't have it touching the floor/riser/stage (for added low end). if you need it higher buy a bass drumm lift from Gibralter for like $29. you clamp it to the bass drum hoop and then clamp you pedal to it. Very recommended on 20" or 18" kicks.
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That is generally best if you don't have it touching the floor/riser/stage (for added low end). if you need it higher buy a bass drumm lift from Gibralter for like $29. you clamp it to the bass drum hoop and then clamp you pedal to it. Very recommended on 20" or 18" kicks.
What he said.
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I've been having this on going problem with my bass drum and pedal.
The pedal keeps coming off when i play, i adjust the legs on the bass drum but that makes the front higher than the back.
What is the correct leg position for the bass drum? I see on most drums the last one I saw was Spanky's and the bass drum looked parallel to the floor not and inch higher on either side
Make sure you are using the spikes/rubber feet correctly. Make sure that you are also using the spikes on the pedal correctly. Last of all, make sure that you are properly aligned with your bass drum when you play so that the velocity of the stroke is going forward/down rather than on a sideways angle. Take a look at that when you sit at the kit. Make the adjustments. Keep on moving.