Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hi,

Discovered this group after a trawl of the net and thought I better 
join.

Reason I'm here? Well, I used to own a Simmons kit (though I can't 
remember which one) many years ago (early 80s). It got stolen 
unfortunately. Always wanted another one since. Well, my eldest boy 
is learning drums so I was going to build him an electronic kit for 
silent practice at home (I have a Roland TD6 module and a set of 
DDrum triggers and as I build custom drums I thought this would be a 
good plan). Then I saw an SDS100 on Ebay and snapped it up. I've 
cleaned up the pads - resprayed and laquered the plastic and now just 
about to start sorting the rack out. Again, it needs re-spraying and 
lacquering. But we're getting there. I've also just scored a SPM, 
again on Ebay.

What I'm thinking now is off-loading the Roland module and set of 
triggers and keeping it all Simmons. But, I believe Simmons made a 
unit for triggering cymbal sounds? Is this true? If so, can anyone 
provide me further info? Also, despite trying I can't locate a SDE 
and MTX-9 expansion module. I've seen a couple in the States but they 
do not ship outside the US. Anyone know where I can locate one? Also 
would like to add a couple of pads to the whole set up so if anyone 
has anything available I'd be pleased to hear from you.

Sorry for such a long post! Didn't mean to bore anyone on my first 
time! Heh heh.....