Basics on how to set up a drum rack: Gibraltar Hardware

[amusingisthedawn]

Now show some drums and cymbals being attached! Every time I see one of these videos I get a little closer to buying a rack kit.

[WhenxChristxReturnsx]

Yesterday I received a used Gibraltar curved rack I had won off ebay, I can't seem to get either legs to stand up very straight, they're crooked and unbalanced. Any suggestions?

[GibraltarDIY]

@WhenxChristxReturnsx Be sure to check the level on the horizontal bar in all 3 positions. near each connection as well as in the center of the horizontal bar. Plus make sure your vertical legs are level as well.

[slicknick50]

I think I was more impressed with the magnetic level than the setup. Gotta get me one of those.

[jeromecorcorandrums]

can you give me a price quote for that set up in british pounds sterling

[GibraltarDIY]

@jeromecorcorandrums if you tell me where you're located I will get you the contact info to the nearest Gibraltar dealer.

[jeromecorcorandrums]

@GibraltarDIY Hi Gibraltar I live in central london

hope that helps

[kolemyers21]

@GibraltarDIY can u use pearl drum mounts on a gibraltar double bass rack

[virtualcircle]

do those clamps work with the yamaha yess mount ?

[Torombolo3k]

This question has been bugging me all week and cannot find the answer, Do Road series Extensions fit the starter Rack ?

[GibraltarDIY]

@Torombolo3k Yes all the different series racks we offer will work with each other. 

[Born2drum1980]

I just want to thank you. I just got a curved rack today in the mail. It only took a few minutes to setup. It's really heavy duty and sturdy. Seeing your videos helped me decide on your rack. So thanks for making your videos.

[ddrum1978]

Dear Gibralatar, I just bought the GRSP-CW the Vertical Legs is not 36'' long it's 30'' and I have a 26'' bass it's not working what should I do. There is no phone # that I can call. Now im stuck with a rack that does not work. PLEASE HELP!!!!

[GibraltarDIY]

@ddrum1978 please check your inbox for a message from us.

[AFatGypsyFanny]

@GibraltarDIY i bought a curved rack i think the road series and the curved legs are pissing me off i really want to get some straight legs so its easier to set up do u know where i can get them i live in hertfordshire in the uk

[GibraltarDIY]

@AFatGypsyFanny @AFatGypsyFanny on the gibraltarhardware site there is an international dealer search link. Look there first to see if a dealer is near you. Many of our videos touch on how to set up curved rack, leveling as you know is the key. Checkout our "Building John Otto's" rack. At about the 3:30 mark Brent offers good advice on common problems w/curved racks. Hope this helps! We'll put a full "how to" on curve racks in our video pipeline.

[asdfghjkl8611]

can you go extreme and add a grs-150c to an existing grs-150c to create a 4 or 5 sided rack?

[galaxy68]

What good is it if you can't get it. I've been trying to get 3 stinkin' 36" curved tubes for 2 MONTHS. Plus, You advertise the chome clamps, but don't have any in stock. Now I have a high profile gig with video & I can't get what I need. I'm selling all my Gibraltar & buying DW. You Suck!

[Steve128967]

hey gibraltar, I'm thinking of getting the curved starter rack at some point, and while the curved wings seem sturdy enough, I want to add 'posts' to the ends for more stability (like if I bought a GRS-150C), any ideas on how to achieve that? Or would it be easier to just go with a set up like the one in this video?

[Blackmist885]

hey i was wondering on the GRS-150C can you have more than one clamp on it cause im going to put two floor toms and im also getting the GRS-400C could i just take one of the clamps off that because i wont use four i only have one rack tom and 2 cymbals are all i have

thank you

[GibraltarDIY]

@Blackmist885 Yes you can add more than one clamp. The curved bar is 40” long, so there is plenty of room for you to add multiple clamps. Just make sure you will be comfortable with the positioning of the floor toms once you mount them to the rack. 

[Blackmist885]

@GibraltarDIY Thanks for that

[seanmacfitz]

is this one higher qua;ity than the 450-c??

[LrestJ]

Thanks to Brent ! I saw all his videos and the result? After 20 years of using stands I decided to switch and now I am so excited about my new Gibraltar all chrome rack! I made it pretty basic and not too crazy. Now I enjoy my playing more and even enjoy setting up my gear. Thanks again Brent and all you guys in Gibraltar!!!

[risingskater]

How is Travis Smith's rack built? He has a nice rack.

[A7XCover666]

@risingskater so does yur mum