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nigelsmithson
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Posted - 04/12/2011 :  19:26:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
(The kick pad from my Yamaha Dtxpress) - As per the title - many miss hits, but unpredictable.

On examination, the foam sandwiching the piezo, on the beater side, had become permanently indented, leaving effectively an air pocket under the rubber outer (which simply peels off).

Instant cure (found by scouring the web!): put a CD under the rubber outer. It's exactly the right diameter, and transmits the beater hits through to the piezo again. Cost = nowt!
PDP CX, Ludwig Super Classic, Acrolite, Zildjian A, Ks, Hardcases, Yamaha DTxpress.

moosetication
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  09:44:04  Show Profile  Visit moosetication's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Well known issue with the KP65, alas.
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nigelsmithson
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  23:36:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Found instructions here http://launch.dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/DTXpress/?yguid= on how to replace the errant foam (it's easy); you have to join the group to view it.
PDP CX, Ludwig Super Classic, Acrolite, Zildjian A, Ks, Hardcases, Yamaha DTxpress.
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Unkle Kev
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Posted - 06/08/2012 :  13:15:37  Show Profile  Visit Unkle Kev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Can you copy and post them on here please? I tried to join but Yahoo is being an erse.
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nigelsmithson
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Posted - 12/08/2012 :  00:01:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I would, but wouldn't that be plagiarism? If the consensus is that it would be ok to do so, then I will, otherwise I'll PM them to you :)
PDP CX, Ludwig Super Classic, Acrolite, Zildjian A, Ks, Hardcases, Yamaha DTxpress.
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nigelsmithson
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Posted - 12/08/2012 :  00:07:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Unkle Kev, PM sent.
PDP CX, Ludwig Super Classic, Acrolite, Zildjian A, Ks, Hardcases, Yamaha DTxpress.
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wibblylad
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Posted - 12/08/2012 :  09:29:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Not plagiarism as you're not passing it off as your work.
Wanted:

Yamaha 9000RC 16" Floor Tom in 'Deep Aqua'

Here's Hoping.....
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nigelsmithson
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Posted - 12/08/2012 :  11:50:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Fair enough. It's a PDF with pictures; PM me if you want a copy.
PDP CX, Ludwig Super Classic, Acrolite, Zildjian A, Ks, Hardcases, Yamaha DTxpress.
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Unkle Kev
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Posted - 12/08/2012 :  15:42:44  Show Profile  Visit Unkle Kev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Nigel, thank you. Top bloke.
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