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A fairly common topic here has been lower-cost options for cases for the V-Drums. My previous case for my V-Pro kit, a large tupperware-like opaque container with casters, served me fairly well for about a year, and was a bargain at $20.
It finally caught up to me Friday night, and a piece of it cracked off while loading out at a gig. Nothing got hurt or broken, but since the rainy season is in full swing here in Seattle, I knew I needed a replacement. Fast.
Went to Lowes (home improvement store, akin to Home Depot), and found something really cool! Rubbermaid model 2463 wheeled Roughtote large-capacity storage box. The dimensions are roughly 42" X 20" X 21". Capacity is 45 gallons, and it works much better than my old case. The wheels are very heavy-duty, the construction is quite rugged, and it holds:
- 2 PD-100's
- 2 PD-120's
- 1 PD-9
- 1 PD-7
- single kick pedal w/KD-7 attached
- stick bag
- snare stand
- Roc-N-Soc Nitro throne
- various spare cables, power strip, felts, etc.
...and there's still room! I can almost fit my entire cymbal bag in it, too, and probably could with a little more creative packing. The whole thing is well-designed and rather rugged, and incorporates 4 latches for the lid, and comfortable rounded handles on each end.
$20 for this!
Check www.rubbermaid.com for more details.
-Danny
It finally caught up to me Friday night, and a piece of it cracked off while loading out at a gig. Nothing got hurt or broken, but since the rainy season is in full swing here in Seattle, I knew I needed a replacement. Fast.
Went to Lowes (home improvement store, akin to Home Depot), and found something really cool! Rubbermaid model 2463 wheeled Roughtote large-capacity storage box. The dimensions are roughly 42" X 20" X 21". Capacity is 45 gallons, and it works much better than my old case. The wheels are very heavy-duty, the construction is quite rugged, and it holds:
- 2 PD-100's
- 2 PD-120's
- 1 PD-9
- 1 PD-7
- single kick pedal w/KD-7 attached
- stick bag
- snare stand
- Roc-N-Soc Nitro throne
- various spare cables, power strip, felts, etc.
...and there's still room! I can almost fit my entire cymbal bag in it, too, and probably could with a little more creative packing. The whole thing is well-designed and rather rugged, and incorporates 4 latches for the lid, and comfortable rounded handles on each end.
$20 for this!
Check www.rubbermaid.com for more details.
-Danny
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