Drum Rack

A drum rack replaces the standard mounting hardware that comes when you purchase a drum kit. They are great for reducing all the clutter and space hogging that standard floor toms and cymbal stands create. Often used in metal bands (because of the huge kit sizes), these drum mounting systems allow for greater customization of set-up. You can purchase a pre-fabricated rack or buy individual rods and attachments to create your own system. Anything can be mounted on a rack system: cymbals, toms and percussion instruments.

Advantages and Disadvantages

A nice system allows for quick set-up and tear down. It is easy to transport and allows for greater flexibility in drum placement. You can get toms and cymbals much closer than you can with boom stands or floor toms. Plus it eliminates all the bulk you get from double braced stands being sprawled out all over the floor. These rack systems have single bar legs that save a lot of space.

Once you buy the initial system, expanding your rack can be cheaper than buying stands for new pieces of equipment. The major disadvantage is that a quality complete system can be expensive. The cheapest rack I’ve found is still three hundred dollars ($299) at Guitar Center and often you get what you pay for. Cheaper rack systems can easily bend and I’ve heard some drummers complain that cheap clamps have bent their rods and bars.

You can either purchase an entire system or buy individual pieces to expand upon your current rack. Use the links below to find exactly what you need.

Gibraltar Drum Rack
Pearl Racks
Rack Clamps, Mounts and Accessories

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