Gibraltar Hardware introduces at this years NAMM 2012 the Swing Nut Rocket. The newest addition to the Turning Point hardware line. For the fastest cymbal mount ever the Rocket Swing Nut attachment fits onto any 8mm geared tilter. This will change the way you set up your drum kit.
Archive for the 'Uncategorized' Category
How frustrating is it mounting your hi hat cymbals to your hi hats stands… especially when you’re being rushed? Or how many times has your bottom nut loosened up during playing?
Gibraltar Hardware has created a solution for drummers to make that a lot easier and way faster. At the NAMM 2012 show we Introduce the Quick Release Hi Hat Clutch. This is a hi hat clutch quick release, replacing any standard hi hat clutch on hi hat stands, giving drummers the fastest cymbal mount ever.
Gibraltar is the only single focused hardware company in the music industry. All we think about is hardware and how to make it better. From stock to custom we strive to give drummers nothing but options.
Beyond learning proper stick control and independence, selecting the most effective drum throne is the single most important purchase drummers will ever make. At Gibraltar Hardware, we have developed more than 18 different styles of drum thrones to satisfy virtually every desire imaginable, including a cool new release, titled the 9608 2T drum throne.
Why is selecting the best seat for your drum kit so important? Buying the wrong drum chair can mean the difference between learning to play kick drum patterns absolutely the wrong way, or perhaps even developing poor posture that will weaken your ability and endurance to play consistently over time. The doom and gloom gear-gone-wrong list goes on and on, but it is imperative that you select a drum throne that is the most comfortable and serviceable – not the cheapest purchase at the time.
Gibraltar Hardware offers four different drum seat lines, including traditional round, saddle, dome, and motorcycle styles. Why we have 18 different drum chair products within these four categories is to give drummers the most options regarding their particular weight, size of buttocks, positioning needs, ease in transport and color/pattern aesthetics. We even carry a hybrid style to help double bass drum players maximize their power and maneuverability between feet with our new 9608NRG throne seat. Not to mention, we have also partnered with ROCK-N-SOC USA to offer several products from their beautiful line of seats and backrest attachments to enable you to further customize your drum throne. We also make available our own throne separates offering not only backrests and seat replacements, but also two different throne bases.
NEW DRUM THRONE RELEASED
Our newest release drum chair model, the 9608 2T drum throne, comes in a few cool color combos you should definitely check out depicted here in this short video.
The large X bracket underneath offers strong support along with the contoured back panel that allows for great lumbar support. It also features the spin height adjustment to get the height you need and the Gibraltar Super Foot. This seat measures a whopping 16-inches wide by 13-inches deep, which is just enough size to give ultimate comfort to the player while being compact to carry. Gibraltar utilizes two styles of materials; a durable textured seat cushion material mixed with black vinyl side panel covering, with a stitched Gibraltar color logo and red stitching highlights. The seat is built with premium foam padding contoured for added lumbar support and comfort.
And in a way, this particular chair represents the many great qualities about the design and versatility of all Gibraltar Hardware drum thrones. Features that we carry which you should definitely look for when buying a drum throne, include:
• Rock solid single and double braced and hydraulic leg bases
• Super-lock cast seat fastening system
• Super foot solid foundation rubber feet
• Memory lock height adjustment
Whether you prefer a larger size seat like our motorcycle style or a more simple round variation, the most important aspect of a drum throne beyond gauging its foam comfort thickness, locking mechanisms and overall stability is whether the height adjustment is tall enough to match your particular playing style.
Rest assured, Gibraltar Hardware treats you like royalty when it comes to drum thrones.
Whether you play in a steady band and/or float as a freelancing gypsy, serving as a fill-in drummer comes with its fair share of rewards and challenges that you must be prepared to deal with.
The biggest perk of being a fill-in drummer is pure exposure to the larger music marketplace, assuming you do a good job at the practice or gig. Showing up early, not getting drunk, and keeping your drum parts basic but musically interesting will inevitably lead to more freelance work. The single biggest marketing plan for any musician is getting your name out there on the local scene, and developing a reputation for being able to play multiple styles of music. Being professional at all times builds upon those prerequisites. And being low key and cool with a fun attitude takes you a long way, especially since most other musicians expect drummers to act that way.
THE DOWNSIDES
The downsides of being labeled a fill-in drummer are as varied as the upsides. Being a regular freelancing drummer comes with the “tag” or “label” of serving in that capacity. If you expect to play in a permanent band of your own while moonlighting on the side, like I do, then you must be clear and up front with your bandmates from the start about your performance ambitions. If they are true friends, they will cut you the slack needed to achieve your dreams, but you also must reserve quality time for them as well. Don’t drop your upcoming band gig for an impromptu fill-in opportunity.
Filling in on drums also requires you to often play someone else’s drum kit, which you need to treat with kid gloves. Bring your own snare, throne, foot pedals, sticks and even select cymbals to fill-in practices and gigs. Otherwise, the money you earn filling in may be poured right back into the other drummer’s equipment repairs. If you break a drum head, offer to pay for it. And ask beforehand if you can adjust tom-tom and cymbal positions, as some drummers are very finicky about that.
Bands often seek fill-in drummers because they are not happy with their current regular skinner – a back door audition, if you will. Be wary of bands looking to throw their own drummer under the bus because you could be the easy replacement, and that could put you in a very awkward position. My best advice is to ask to have a conversation with that band’s regular drummer before accepting the freelance gig. If the band leader says no to your request or buffers it with criticism of him or her, then Houston we have a problem. Advance research is key to getting good fill-in jobs. Drummers don’t stab other drummers in the back. It’s a cardinal sin in our clan – or at least it should be.
HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF
The best way to market yourself as a fill-in drummer is by watching for ads in the trade magazines and online forums, checking the band postings at local music stores, perusing Craigslist, and also attending rock and blues jams, which are a prime time to get you chops ready for a more permanent fill-in gig and meet other freelancing musicians.
The other thing drummers can do is some good old-fashioned homework, including:
• Master as many rock and blues standards as you can
• Learn to read sheet music and know how to chart out your own drum parts
• If you possess vocal ability, nurture that talent by singing aloud while practicing
• Clean your drums and ensure everything is properly working
• Answer your phone or text messages on the first call
The real trick to being a fill-in drummer is your ability to adapt to adversity, and having a willingness to say thanks but no thanks. Choose your gigs and fellow musicians wisely.
- Tim Kane is an independent drummer, instructor and writer living in Massachusetts. He writes a regular blog for Gibraltar Hardware.
With Gibraltar Hardware you can build custom and portable DJ racks to fit any set up. Here is the basic building block with a simple out of the box package from Gibraltar. From this starting point, if you can imagine it you can customize it and build your rack set up with style.
The drum set up photos include (in order) drummer Aquilles Preister from Brazil. The first Gibraltar rack created for the RCI Starfire Drum Kit 2009 and John Otto’s monster drum kit.
The music for the video is titled FTTKTBB and was created by LA based artist JLabs. This breakbeat track is 137 bpm and produced in Ableton Live.
JLabs has played several notable venues and festivals including: Vanguard, King King, PEX Summer Festival, Burning Man, Elysium Festival, Boogaloo Mountain Jam, Dialect Gallery at Lightning in A Bottle, Cinespace, Supperclub and Area 33.
Here is additional information for JLabs:
http://soundcloud.com/jlabs
http://facebook.com/jlabs
http://thegoodvibe.la
http://facebook.com/thegoodvibe
Here is the parts list for the basic DJ Rack.
Part # Description
1X GMPR GIB MULTI PURPOSE POWER RACK
3X SC-GEMC Electronic Mounting Arms w/ clamps pair
1X SC-EA100 Extension Arm
1X SC-GMBA Short Mic Boom Arm
1X GEMS-TTOP Top section of GEMS stand
Recent Comments