Download the parts list PDF for the GPRSSS Gibraltar Super Spanner System

There are three kinds of basic hardware setups. Traditional free standing stands, rack system based set ups and the combination of stands and racks which are called “Hybrid” hardware setups.
The Hybrid hardware configuration for this kit is a simple way to utilize your existing cymbal stands to create a custom hardware set up that looks as good as it performs. This style of set up also cuts down on the overall floor space of your kit while giving more overall space to mount drums, cymbals, and other mounted percussion.

Set up logic

Our goal with this set up was to cut back on the number of tripod cymbal stands around the kit. Many times drummers are setting up their kit on a very small stage or small area so having too many stands can create problems. This set up also gives extra mounting space for adding additional drums, cymbals or mounted percussion while not increasing the drum kit foot print.

The set up

This custom hardware set up utilizes the Gibraltar Super Spanner System (model GPRSSS) that is made up of a single 46 inch, 1.5-diameter rack bar mounted horizontally from two cymbal stands. A curved, 30 inch rack extension tube is mounted to the players left from the cymbal boom stand to form a mounting wing extension. This creates a clean visual set up with the efficiencies of expanded rack mounting.
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Hey! Check out Bryan Hitt’s Gibraltar Stealth VMS mounting system. Bryan is using a customized Stealth system modified with a curved vertical mounting tube that holds the two mounted toms positioned between his two bass drums. The cool thing about Stealth is there is a bar that also connects to a no leg snare stand. This not only looks cool but takes our that tri pod base on the snare drum giving Bryan more leg room behind the kit,

On the right side of Bryan’s set you can see the custom side rack. We took a full GRS-400 rack and mounted it low to the floor; this opens up more cymbal and microphone mounting options while keeping the set up clean and mean.

This is a great example of how a cool clean rack set up can add to the drum kits vibe while enhancing the performance of the kit.

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Set-up Logic

The classic double bass drum rack seen throughout the 80s was known as “the cage”. This setup pays homage to the cage – with an updated vibe and jaw dropping appeal. With Gibraltar you can turn your own custom design into a one of a kind look.

If you have a big kit, a rack is the way to go. Racks deliver the tight framework needed for mounting lots of drums and cymbals while keeping set up clean and unobtrusive.

Download the parts list PDF for the GRS-850DBL Double Bass Rack Kit
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Download the parts list PDF for the GRS-420CC

Image is as important as performance. We need our drum kit image to be hip and on the edge so it amplifies and enhances our performance. Don’t you just play better when you know you look good? Well, check out this all curved all chrome custom rack design.

Today we’re building a very unique kit set up that utilizes the Gibraltar GRS-420CC All Curved, All Chrome rack system. This rack system is unique in the fact that all bars both vertical and horizontal are curved and all rack bars and clamps are plated in a nice shiny chrome finish. Any drum kit set up on this rack will grab lots of attention.
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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)
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Download the parts list PDF for the GRS-HMP Hybrid Mounting Pod Drum Set

The Hybrid Mounting Pod

The Gibraltar Hybrid Mounting Pod GRS-HMP is designed for drum set-ups that use a lot of cymbal stands. This one piece of hardware does the work of two to three cymbal stands, cutting down on the amount of tripods taking up floor space. The Hybrid Mounting Pod attaches to the existing cymbal stand giving more space to mount accessories or cymbals right to the same stand and eliminate unwanted tripods. You can use the cymbal arm from your existing cymbal stands to make this change or select from Gibraltar’s large offering of custom cymbal mounting arms.

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Set-up Logic

The kit for this set up is rather large — three mounted toms 8, 10, and 12” and two 14” and 16” floor toms on legs. It also has a side snare to the left of the hi-hat stand and a large assortment of cymbals.

We wanted this set up to be functional so that everything could be mounted in perfect playing position – with pizazz. Enter the second tier. We’ll cover that in detail as we go.

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