Remo 8" tunable practice pad was $15 at Guitar Center. (make
sure you get the Remo)
Check it out here
Piezo was $1.79 at Radio Shack.
RCA jack was $3.99 (I think) for a pack of 4 at Radio
Shack.
I used 2 pieces of 1/2" thick foam that I had on hand. When
you take it apart, there is only one 1/2" piece of foam in there but the two
piece "sandwich" fits well. It's tight but I think that makes for the great feel
and rebound when used as a snare.
Ken
----- Original Message -----From: joe69128Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 12:00 AMSubject: [DTXpress] Re: KP 60 Base Module--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <boomer17@a...>; wrote:
> You don't have to join to get the plans for the modified Remo pad.
Just yesterday I went to my local Guitar Center and purchased an 8"
Remo practice pad for about $15. The plans call for a 10" pad but I
figured the 8" would be just about right for a double bass setup.
Next stop was Radio Shack for the rest of the hardware. In about 2
hours I had the thing done. Now all I have to do is modify the
existing kick tower and mount it. I tested it with the snare output
(2) and it is unbelievable. It feels more like an acoustic drum than
the rubber pad. I will probably make another to use for the snare and
use the snare pad for another cymbal. I am waiting for the photos to
see how Creighton did it. The toughest part of this project was
getting the piezo element out of the plastic case without "injuring"
it. A utility knife, pliers, and a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel
made it quite easy. If you goof it up, get another. They only cost
$1.79. I bought 2 just in case.
Im also very interested in doing this for that exact purpose. And
hoping to get a slightly better feel out of the kick pad. How much
was it for all the parts, i have the tools mentioned. .
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