Gibralter system ?

[sjj123]

I would just like to hear guys perspective on a Gibralter rack vs. traditional stands used around the kit. Personally I don't like the Gibralter system asthetically but it looks like it may have its upside...pro's & cons please.....

[Kurt R]

I think the rack would only be useful for tours. Ive seen bands just carry the complete rack all set up out of the truck and screw the cymbals and toms on. They even had mic stands built into the thing.

For in a studio if you hit a floor tom the whole sytem will vibrate making noise that you dont really need so... Stands would be easier to customize for diffrent things in the studio.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ August 04, 2005 04:24 PM: Message edited by: Kurt R ]</font>

[sashal3]

I've used racks in the studio and never had any problems. Most of the cats I run into are using racks.
Gibraltar has really come a long way in the last couple of years. I guess it's really just personal taste......Some like racks and some do not.
I've had great success with side racks and the roll-away rack. I would suggest checking all of the rack options.

[dwdrums55]

I use a small, curved Gibraltor rack connected to my two front cymbal stands. It works out great for stability, setup options and a speedy setup/tear down. It doesn't look bad to me.

I used to mount my toms to my cymbal stands but it didn't give me as many options. The toms also bounced around a lot.

[CLWarunki]

I have a full 3-sided gibraltar curved bar rack which worked wonders for many years... though I have since downsized and have no need for it anymore. Very economical, less cluttered floor space. I just don't need it anymore since I play floor toms (not suspended) and less gear.

It's for sale now [img]wink.gif[/img]