Build a Custom Rack...

[Lee E. Nelson]

Interested in:
Designing your own custom v-drum rack?
Making changes to or adding onto your existing v-pro/v-custom rack?

I took a simple TD-7 set-up, added some 1.5" piping and built a Custom Rack that looks and feels like Pearl's "ICON" Rack.

I found the piping at a local Steel & Metal Supply company...most cities should have a similar company. They call it "Aluminum Tubing" (not "Pipe"). I used an 18 gauge...extremely lightweight. Obviously, you need to verify the size - 1.5" Outside Dimension (OD).

I cut four new pieces for the legs and used several bars from the TD-7 kit along with the t-clamps and pad-mounts. (NOTE: You could also use Gibralter t-clamps for added stability). Finally, I sprayed on some black semi-gloss paint to complete the package. Looks and Plays GREAT!!!

I would be happy to discuss this concept further with any interested parties...Lee

[Leo]

Did they have a minimum quantity requirement?

What was the price?

Is it solid? If you hit it would it dent? Did you torture test it?

lots of questions!

[Lee E. Nelson]

Leo,

To answer your questions:
-No minimum quantity required. The tubing only comes in 12ft lengths.

-I paid about $26.00(tax included)for the 12ft section and was able to get (4) legs out of it.

-Solid? Very much so...Smacking it with a drumstick would not dent the tubing. As for a "torture test"...I'll leave that up to you!!!

By the way, e-bay currently has a listing ("roland drums", item called - "Huge Kit") that has a great example of what I'm talking about. Check it out!

[Lee E. Nelson]

As a follow-up to my earlier suggestion: The ebay item I made mention of is actually a Pintech rack. Check out: (edrums.com) to see the actual Pintech rack set-up.

I built mine exactly like this one! Very adjustable and very sturdy.

[drummercat]

I bought a used V pro without rack....
It means I have to build a rack myself.
I choose 1.5" steel tubing~~~
It is heavy, but it is durable and good looking~~~