What
do you have in your Drum Toolbox?
Drummers carry many different things in their tool box. You want to
be as prepared
as possible for quick fixes or emergencies. Enjoy this drummers toolbox
suggestion list.
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HAND
TOOLS
- Screwdrivers
- Keep several sizes. You can buy the "all in one"
type.
- Pliers
- We often need to get a piece of drum gear unstuck. Keep
pliers handy.
- Speed
Wrench - A speed drum tuning wrench is great for fast
tune ups!
- Pocket
Knife - What can you say; you just can't do without a
pocket knife.
- Allen
Wrenches - Keep all sizes. Sometimes you need them for
the pedal linkage.
- Small
Hammer - Cog pins work their way out. Sometimes gear gets
stuck.
- Flashlight:
It's often very dark on stage. Always keep a flashlight
with you.
SPARE
DRUM PARTS
- Drum
Keys - You can never have enough drum keys for tuning!
- Snare
Cord - This is for the sides of the snare drum where it
attaches to the strainer.
- Spare
Hi Hat Clutch - You don't want to be left without an extra
hi-hat clutch.
- Wing
Nuts - Wing nuts fly off regularly. Keep a bunch of them
on hand.
- Drum
Pedal Spring
- The pedal springs wear out. Keep an extra one handy.
- Bass
Drum Beater - If you've ever popped a beater, you'll be
glad you have an extra.
- Tension
Rods - They get lost and sometimes stripped. Keep some
extas handy.
- Washers
- Washers also wear out. They tend to get rough making it
hard to turn.
- Cymbal
Sleeves -
Keep many of the nylon cymbal sleeves for extras.
- Impact
Pads -
Keep extra bass drum impact pads handy for when they wear
out.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Ear
Plugs - Whatever you do; protect your ears while you're
playing.
- Lithium
Grease - Pros recommend lihium grease over WD 40 for
lubricating parts.
- Multi-Clamps
- Multi-clamps help you get gear angled right, mics placed,
etc.
- Duct
Tape - Duct tape is probably the most important piece
of gear in your toolbox.
- Towel
- Remember to keep a fresh towel handy for when you sweat.
- Pens:
Keep writing pens and sharpies in your box for writing
set lists and notes.
- Small
Rags : Repairs can get dirty or greasy. Keep a rag handy.
- Medicine:
Keep some Advil for headaches, bandaids for cuts and blisters,
etc.
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DON'T FORGET...
- Metronome:
The metronome helps for making sure the tempos are right.
- Directions
to the Gig: Use Map Quest and get your directions in advance.
- Your
Cell Phone: If you break down, you'll wish you had brought
it.
- Your
Wallet : Make sure it has money, licence, credit card,
etc.
- Headphones:
If you use headphones on the gig, make sure you have them
with you.
- Your
Sheet Music: Remember your charts and/or your cheatsheets.
- Music
Stand: If you do any reading, you don't want to forget
the music stand!
- Business
Cards: If you're a pro, you'll have business cards for
self promotion.
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