spindrum skrev:
> Hello everyone -
>
> Last night in the middle of a show I was performing at, my SDS-8 bass
> drum stopped triggering. I checked the chord and the module and both
> were ok, so I know it is the bass drum. I have had these pads for about
> 4 months and have performed live with them probably 4 or 5 times with no
> problems. I know very little about how these were constructed, so not
> sure how to further diagnose the problem, what to look for, and even how
> to fix it once I find out what the problem is. Can anyone help or point
> me in some direction?
I bet a few of the Simmons GODS (tm) in here can answer but I want to
start by calming you down and say, it can be fixed.
The pads are basically a box with a piezo trigger mounted inside. This
is then connected to the socket with or without a resistor etc. None of
these components are expensive or hard to replace for anyone equipped
with two hands and a soldering iron and very basic soldering skills.
My bet is that it's a broken soldering joint or simply a worn out socket
in the pad. A long time of storage and then suddenly a new life with
gigs and general vibrations in cars and on stage can have this effect...
Opening the pad is often the hardest. I know Wolfgang, Michael, Patrice
or someone else here will return with a tutorial. :D
Good luck,
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electronically yours, jesper
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