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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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Update: watch a video about these cymbal mounts.

Need To Hit It? You Can Fit It. Here’s How To Stack Up Some Fun.

Download the parts list PDF for the Effects Cymbal Stacks

Special Effects cymbals are great fun, but the question is where to put them? The answer is: stack them up or hang them down.

Effects cymbal stacks can be made from numerous combinations of cymbals. You can use new stuff, like China cymbals and cymbals with holes and special designs. You can also use old, junky cymbals that are bent, cracked and folded, because they often sound great when mated to another cymbal. Figure 4.2 is a stack made with a mix of instruments mounted on Gibraltar cymbal stackers.
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