Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

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,
-- 
electronically yours, jesper

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