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The Kit

Download the parts list PDF for the Stealth E Kit

We set up a kit with 18×22 bass drum, 9×13 tom, and 16×16 floor tom and 5.5×14 snare drum. The Stealth VMS Vertical Mounting System along with a traditional cymbal stand equipped with a Hybrid Mounting pod gives this set up a clean look showing off the drum kit.

The Stealth

The Stealth VMS mounts the snare drum off a no leg mini T-leg and the mounted tom comes off the vertical rack post leaving a clean open space for the hi-hat stand. The mounted tom can also be positioned flat to match up to the snare drum if needed.

You can see a slight bend in the horizontal rack tube that connects the snare mount to the tom mount. This bend accommodates a double pedal connecting rod. In this set-up we are using a single bass drum pedal but this set up handles double pedals with no problem at low. The low rider bar fits under or above the double pedal connector bar.

The Stealth is also simple in the sense of easy set up, tear down, with not much to transport.

1 pc GSVMS-KIT Stealth VMS Single Tom Mounting System (Comes with 1 pc 10.5mm and 1 pc 12.7mm ball L-rod)

Right Side View

To the players’ right, there is a single 9609-boom cymbal stand with a GRS-HMP Hybrid Mounting Pod mounting the ride, crash, and effects cymbals. Notice there is actually extra room for more cymbal or percussion mounting. Using one stand really keeps the footprint tight for this set up but leaves extra mounting space for more cymbals or percussion accessories.

• 1 pc 9609 Boom Cymbal Stand with brake styled tilter
• 1 pc GRS-HMP Hybrid Mounting Pod

Tip – recommend using GRSCML memory locks at all clamp positions

Players’ perspective

This kit set-up is simple and straightforward. The hardware is understated which will help to show off the drum kit, cymbals, and performer. Best thing is it’s small footprint, not much to set up and tear down.

Add Pedals and Cymbal mounting arms

Add pedals and cymbal mounting arms to the Stealth and cymbal stand with the hybrid mount.

• 1 pc 9611 Intruder single pedal (This set up works well with double bass set ups too)
• 1 pc 9707ML-UA Hi Hat stand with moveable leg base
• 1 pc SC-USCB Ultra Adjust Single Boom Arm
• 1 pc SC-CLRA Cymbal L-rod ratchet assembly
• 1 pc SC-SBBT Short Cymbal Boom Brake Tilter
• 1 pc SC-MCSA6 Mini 6″ Cymbal Stacker
• 1 pc SC-UCB Ultra Adjust Boom Arm

Build Up shot 3

Add the four drums to the set. This starts to come together quick. Remember you can also get the mounted tom in a flat position to match snare angle.

Cymbal Mounting

• 1 pc SC-USCB Ultra Adjust Single Boom Arm
• 1 pc SC-CLRA Cymbal L-rod ratchet assembly
• 1 pc SC-SBBT Short Cymbal Boom Brake Tilter
• 1 pc SC-MCSA6 Mini 6″ Cymbal Stacker
• 1 pc SC-UCB Ultra Adjust Boom Arm
Cymbal mounting used on this kit comprises of a SC-UCB Ultra adjust cymbal arm that positions the china cymbal right in place. We use a SC-MCSA6 Cymbal stacker off the ride cymbal arm to mount a Factory Metal crasher.

On the right side crash cymbal arm SC-USCB Ultra Adjust cymbal boom arm there is a SC-CLRA Cymbal L-rod ratchet attachment. This attaches to the 12.7mm boom rod to mount a small splash cymbal.

Download the parts list PDF for the Stealth E Kit

To recap, the list of pieces in this set are:

• 1 pc GSVMS-KIT Stealth VMS Single Tom Mounting System (Comes with 1 pc 9.5mm and 1 pc 10.5mm ball L-rod)
• 1 pc 9609 Boom Cymbal Stand with brake styled tilter
• 1 pc GRS-HMP Hybrid Mounting Pod (Tip – recommend using GRSCML memory locks at all clamp positions)
• 1 pc 9611 Intruder single pedal (This set up works well with double bass set ups too)
• 1 pc 9707ML-UA Hi Hat stand with moveable leg base
• 1 pc SC-USCB Ultra Adjust Single Boom Arm
• 1 pc SC-CLRA Cymbal L-rod ratchet assembly
• 1 pc SC-SBBT Short Cymbal Boom Brake Tilter
• 1 pc SC-MCSA6 Mini 6″ Cymbal Stacker
• 1 pc SC-UCB Ultra Adjust Boom Arm


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