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Re: SDS8 pads question

2008-02-19 by stixman2364

Hi Matt,
Thank you very much.
Cheers,
Steve

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Matt" <sds5@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
> 
> Yeah, they can be taken apart but with care like any of the other 
> pads.  You'll notice that if you lift up the rubber rim the shell 
is 
> stapled in to the plywood, it's just a matter of carefully pulling 
> the staples out without cracking the shell.
> 
> I use a sharp pointy knife to get it started and then a broad flat 
> screwdriver once there is enough room to slip it under.  You should 
> be able to tap the staples back into their original holes once 
> you've done your repairs.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Matt.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "stixman2364" 
> <stixman2364@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > Can the SDS8 pads be taken apart (like the sds9) and repaired?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > Steve
> >
>

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