Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

;-)

... No tutorial from me, as Wolfgang or Michael have probably opened more pads
that I will ever do.
 but you're right...I would check for sure socket solders, & the piezo...



Selon jesper <jesper@...>:

> 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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