Converting A Pearl Rack To A Gibraltar Hardware Rack (episode 4)

In this new episode of the Extreme Hardware Makeover video series you will learn the differences between the two drum rack systems demonstrating the multi clamp, memory locks, square rack versus round tubes and the importance of an adjustable T leg in the stability of your rack.

Brent, our drum rack expert, demo's how to adapt your Pearl Drum kit using Gibraltar Hardware rack parts. Brent demonstrates how to customize your drum kit using Gibraltar's varied options. Brent offers a few tips & tricks in this instructional video where you will discover you have no limitations in how to build a custom set up.

Gibraltar's Brent Barnett, all 200 lbs, does pull ups on a Gibraltar rack tom mount to prove that using memory locks correctly will prevent your toms from slipping:
http://youtu.be/rXxGzFOECPo

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[xtremedrummer3600]

the problem i had with a gibraltar clamp was that it kept sliding because i guess my cymbal or tom was to heavy

[GibraltarDIY]

I posted a video in the description box above showing Brent doing pull ups from his Gibraltar rack tom mounts without any slippage. He weighs 200 lbs. We have a few videos that might help on how to properly use memory locks, this is the key. Hope it helps!

[SunnyHusaini]

Hello, can i know what type is it the clamps that attached to the ending tube that makes the tube can be placed side to side or up and down? clamps that attached to the horizontal tube and pole tube? thanks and sorry for my bad english

[GibraltarDIY]

the clamp is the SC-GRSRA.  Road Series Right Angle clamp. Thanks for asking!

[Ken Allhands]

Inaccurate title...you showed how to replace a Pearl Rack with a Gibraltar unit...how about showing me how to actually customize my Pearl rack, that I already own, with Gibraltar components, so I'm not making redundant purchase to what I already have in my posession?

[cwaument]

I'd love to see the difference in price between the two as well. I can't claim that I'm unbiased as I have a Pearl rack (and no complaints with it) but assuming I'm not the only one working on a limited budget, I think price would be a big factor for the average drummer.

[cuetip1212]

OPUS DAI

[bashwhack]

shame these clamps oval all tom holders and cymbal booms when in regular use(sad but true fact of real world use).ive used your stuff for years (love it)but can never put my gear back into tom holders or stand basses ever again...pearl have the tom holder type grips with nylon on some clamps.when are you coming out with a soft grip holders?.G used to sell wooden rods to push inside tubes to stop them being crushed.so its a known problem.i have to use my very old pre squashed holders with racks

[Taylor roe]

u used to play a dw 9000 rack, gibralter>dw

[xXQcAresiusQcXx]

Tama racks are more expensive btw!

[TheJefffSwag]

thanks *

[TheJefffSwag]

ok thankx

[triondrummer]

Not if you do it properly! Had a Rack for Years....never slipped at all!

[triondrummer]

Not at all! Have you compared to other Racks? ;)

[triondrummer]

Gibraltar > Pearl