Keeping the kick from sliding! - Page 2

jordanvoth · 14th January 2012

I use a cinder block inside the drum on a blanket.

trevoire520 · 16th January 2012

Wouldn't something that heavy mess with the resonance of the drum?

joeq · 17th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevoire520

Wouldn't something that heavy mess with the resonance of the drum?

Never went for it myself, but I know people who claim a sonic improvement from doing this, coupling with the floor or something?

fabricaudio · 17th January 2012

We have two wooden rings screwed on the drum riser so the nails of the feet of the kick drum cannot move from there.

Nikolas

cjogo · 19th January 2012

My first kit came with a clamp on the bottom of the kick rim -- two reversal spikes -- pointed or rubber tip

But that was in the 60s ...

CompEq · 19th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

Never went for it myself, but I know people who claim a sonic improvement from doing this, coupling with the floor or something?

Increases the mass of the drum, lowers the fundamental.

I never used that for holding the drum in place, but can't say it didn't help.

MickeyMassacre · 22nd January 2012

Nailing a bit of lumber to the top of a rug from underneath does the trick rather well.

flatfoot · 23rd January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by warhead

Thick carpet isn't always the answer, and the rubber feet with spikes isn't either.

What ways do you control a kick drum sliding away from the drummer?

War

Hi.. I'm new to drumming and was hoping someone could give me some advice regarding how to stop my bass pad and pedals from moving; I've used carpets and Velcro with no joy. I have the Roland TD12 Edrum kit on a tiled floor, i have seen this product called rhinokickstay looks to good to be true.... and was wondering if anybody has used one or has seen it love to hear what you think....

Thanks guys

Animal2612 · 1st February 2012

Look out for a crash pad. I have one. Had to have it made stronger but has served me well for years, it iss very portable and works on any surface. (wood, tiles, even grass or gravel!)

nomoreflakes · 3rd February 2012

Gaffer tape a thin plank of wood to the floor of the venue just in front of the kick. works.

bdenton · 4th February 2012

A couple of guys were headed in the right direction, but they kinda wussed out on the execution...

The whole point is to keep the bass drum from moving relative to the throne.

Now you could use some heavy twine or rope to tie the bass drum to the throne. That will do the job, but aesthetically that's kinda meh.

Last time I was faced with a "walking" bass drum I went to the hardware store and got some chrome-plated chain with links about 1" inch long.

And trust me, you get far more props when you're walking around with a nice hunk of chain around your neck than you'll ever get if you're just carrying a roll of twine...

chas19 · 5th February 2012

When i first started playing like 8 years ago, this is a common problem when playing crappy practice room kits that aren't maintained or other peoples kits at gigs/playing on a rubbish floor. Best thing to do is tie the kick drum to your drum stool with some heavy rope, and put the whole thing on a heavy rug/carpet, and make sure your bass drum has proper spikes on the legs. (do the same for the hi-hat too as that can move too, and is just as annoying).

I never go anywhere now without my drum kit properly set up, and all my equipment. In a situation at a gig where i need to share a kit, i always bring my own hardware including stool, and a carpet and rope.

jmanhughes · 7th March 2012

I've always had really good experiences with the Kaces Crash Pad. I've had one for years now, and it has held up for me really well. Comes with a bag too.

17th January 2012	#34
fabricaudio Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Greece, Athens Posts: 665	We have two wooden rings screwed on the drum riser so the nails of the feet of the kick drum cannot move from there. Nikolas __________________ Sound Recording-Audio Post facilities-Record Label www.fabricaudio.com

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cjogo Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 Location: CARMEL Posts: 1,547	My first kit came with a clamp on the bottom of the kick rim -- two reversal spikes -- pointed or rubber tip But that was in the 60s ... __________________ Crystal Studios Bridging Old School to Middle School A Tympanic Tweaker

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14th January 2012	#31
jordanvoth Toronto Maple Leafs fan Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Posts: 1,448 1 Review written	I use a cinder block inside the drum on a blanket.

16th January 2012	#32
trevoire520 Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 269	Wouldn't something that heavy mess with the resonance of the drum?

22nd January 2012	#37
MickeyMassacre Gear addict Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 488	Nailing a bit of lumber to the top of a rug from underneath does the trick rather well.

1st February 2012	#39
Animal2612 Gear Head Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 56	Look out for a crash pad. I have one. Had to have it made stronger but has served me well for years, it iss very portable and works on any surface. (wood, tiles, even grass or gravel!)

3rd February 2012	#40
nomoreflakes Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 653	Gaffer tape a thin plank of wood to the floor of the venue just in front of the kick. works.

4th February 2012	#41
bdenton Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 220	A couple of guys were headed in the right direction, but they kinda wussed out on the execution... The whole point is to keep the bass drum from moving relative to the throne. Now you could use some heavy twine or rope to tie the bass drum to the throne. That will do the job, but aesthetically that's kinda meh. Last time I was faced with a "walking" bass drum I went to the hardware store and got some chrome-plated chain with links about 1" inch long. And trust me, you get far more props when you're walking around with a nice hunk of chain around your neck than you'll ever get if you're just carrying a roll of twine...

5th February 2012	#42
chas19 Gear interested Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 18	When i first started playing like 8 years ago, this is a common problem when playing crappy practice room kits that aren't maintained or other peoples kits at gigs/playing on a rubbish floor. Best thing to do is tie the kick drum to your drum stool with some heavy rope, and put the whole thing on a heavy rug/carpet, and make sure your bass drum has proper spikes on the legs. (do the same for the hi-hat too as that can move too, and is just as annoying). I never go anywhere now without my drum kit properly set up, and all my equipment. In a situation at a gig where i need to share a kit, i always bring my own hardware including stool, and a carpet and rope.

7th March 2012	#43
jmanhughes Gear interested Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	I've always had really good experiences with the Kaces Crash Pad. I've had one for years now, and it has held up for me really well. Comes with a bag too.