Assembly instructions

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11 Setting up the drum set

For optimum playing, we don't just need tuned drums; rather, it is also necessary to

position all the drums in an optimum way. We now make all the settings that we

neglected before. The set-up that is described here is intended for right-handers. The

set-up for left-handers is a mirror image of this one. A non-slip surface like a carpet or

similar guarantees stability.

Let's start with the drum stool. Set the height such that your thighs are almost hori‐

zontal. This allows you to sit comfortably and not to tire when using the bass drum

and hi-hat pedals.

The next job is to take the snare drum stand and x the snare drum on it. To do this,

open the arms far enough to be able to reach over the bottom hoop. After this,

tighten the union nut such that the snare drum cannot fall o the stand. It is impor‐

tant to ensure that none of the three arms aects the snare or the throw-o lever.

The throw-o lever should face the drummer so that it is easy to operate.

Now set the height of the snare drum such that the hand holding the drumstick can

touch the head without hitting your thigh. A slight lean towards the drummer makes

drumming – and rimshots in particular – easier.

Now that we've tuned our bass drum, it's time to mount the bass drum pedal and the

tom racks on the bass drum shell. Let's start with the bass drum legs. Fold the bass

drum spurs out such that they point forwards at an angle of about 45°. This guaran‐

tees a safe and stable position and protects the bass drum from being pushed for‐

ward when we operate the pedal. If you lay carpet under the drum set (which is

highly recommended), you can screw in the rubber feet until you can see the spikes.

These spikes stick into the carpet and prevent our drum set from "wandering o".

Lets consider the length of the spurs.

Drum stool

Snare drum stand

Completing the bass drum

Setting up the drum set

Focus Drum Set

Drum Set