Best drum set accessories according to redditors

are we just not going to talk about the suggested foot tambourine?

could you imagine impatiently tapping your foot with this bad boy when a player gets AP?

Last time this topic came up someone suggested a Cajon (square wood drum) carrying bag. In fact, many of the reviews mention how great they are for carrying games. I've been toying with the idea of getting this one:

https://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-S-Padded-Shoulder-Standard/dp/B00IRMEZTK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=cajon%2Bbag&qid=1550543093&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

I bought this bag last year and it works perfectly! It’s normally used for drums but it works great for toting to game nights. Price is way cheaper than the board game specific bags people are selling.

These are fun accessories, if they don't have them already (it also depends on the games they have):

• A fancy dice tower (if they play games with dice)
  
  
• Some nice poker chips (if they play games with paper money, and don't have these already) - this can be pretty expensive
  
  
• Posters
  
  
• Fancy inserts for games they play often (good overview video ) For a lot of games there are also recommended plano boxes that will fit in the game box.
  
  
• Board game carrying bag. There are a lot of these but I did some quick googling and these are among them
  
  
• For some games, you can buy fancy bits. Here are some, but there are other websites if you dont see a good fit there.
  
  
• Maybe a gift card to a local board game cafe where they can try things out?

First, make dead sure of the sizes. They are most likely 12/13/16 on the toms, 22" kick, 14" snare.

Can't go wrong with a Remo Pinstripe pack with free 14" coated Ambassador for the snare. Throw in a 22" Pinstripe for the kick, and you're all set for way less than $100.

I use a drum bag. Someone else on this sub mentioned it one time. It works fantastic, and it carries standard size boxes really well. I will say that the shoulder straps aren't awesome, but the padding for the games is really great.

Awesome video! If you're interested in buying a boardgame bag it's really worth to watch it.

TL:DW;

• IKEA bags can be fine for people with cars but don't offer much protection
  
• Boardgame specific bags like Game Canopy are good but are really expensive. Also the Game Canopy ain't that big compared to others.
  
• This ChromaCast Cajon bag has decent capacity, good handle, and adequate padding. Backpack straps are nice to have for shot periods but are small and therefore uncomfortable for longer use. One of the cheaper bags. (I'm not sure which he reviews, the large or standard size)
  
• Schlagwark Cajon Bag has much nicer backpack straps but only loads games from the top (and is a lot more expensive from what I can find)
  
• Meinl cajon bag has uncofortable handles and no backpack straps.
  
• Rothco bag has the most capacity but not that much protection. The issue here is that if you fill the bag with games the bag becomes likely too heavy to carry comfortably.
  
  Scott concludes that:
  
  
• Rothco Parachute bag is best to haul a lot of stuff.
  
• Schlagwerk bag is best if you want padded protection to carry games on your back.
  
• Chromacast bag is best if you want padded protection and don't carry on your back.
  
• 2 dollar IKEA bag with straps is the bang for buck but offers no protection.
  
  But, like I said, really great video. See for yourself. He brings up other bags too and you can see how well each bag loads even without using standard size boxes.
  
  I'm always surprised how many people love those IKEA bags. Personally I'm more in the "prepare for the unexpected" camp and would rather spend a few extra dollars for some real protection even when transporting games with just my car. Board Games are expensive and it's easy to bang a large bag against a wall or door frame and having dents in your beautiful boxes. The additional costs of a Chromacast seems well worht it.
  
  an a the ChromaCast bag extra cost seems well worth it.

This is what I use and love it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRMHGQ4/ref=twister_B00JDNYOAW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Allow me to pass this tip forward.

This bag, while designed for a large square musical instrument is basically designed perfectly for anyone wanting to carry a number of board games. It has shoulder straps that are perfect, and unzipping the front panel to reveal all the games inside is too cool.

I use a drum bag. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GH8QTA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=

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I like that it's square and large and zips all the way. Plus not too expensive.

RealFeel by Evans Folding Bass Pedal Practice Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003URZWLW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ps93AbX2AQGEW but for the same money, just get Yamaha KP65 Electronic Drum Kick Tower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R2RA4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.s93AbVXPQXMB

I mean, does comparing it to the cheapest option possible mean it really is a good deal? For $5 more you can get a much better cajon bag.

I got the Meinl Percussion cajon bag for $25, and it holds more games and has just a good a strap as the Canopy at a fraction of the price.

https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Cajon/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1492438798&sr=1-2&keywords=cajon+bag

I'm a big fan of this one. It lets me put stuff side by side more instead of stacking so much: https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Carrying/dp/B004GH8QTA/

I have two bags that I use:

• First up is the ChromaCast Large Cajon Bag. Pros are that it fits standard (i.e. Ticket to Ride size) boxes very well, has decent padding to protect your box corners while in transport, and the double zipper opening makes it very easy to access games even if they are at the bottom of the bag. Cons are that the shoulder straps and top handle are effectively useless if the bag is filled with games, and 100% will rip if you try to use them.
  
  
• Second is the IKEA FRAKTA bag. Pros are that it is dirt cheap, fits standard size boxes well, and you can actually use the shoulder straps and handles without them tearing. Cons are that the single zipper opening makes it difficult to reach games that aren't on top of the stack (you may need to partially unpack the bag to reach games), and that there is no padding, so you are taking the lives of the corners and edges of your boxes into your hands with this option.

This cajon case is what a couple guys in my group use to transport games. It fits the standard square size game boxes. The only issue is the shoulder strap(s) kind of suck as there is no padding.

Pearl P932 is a great "slightly-past" entry level pedal. It's a single chain, but it is well made and very responsive.

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-P932-Demonator-Interchangeable-Powershifter/dp/B00BIBBJ46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414942987&sr=8-2&keywords=pearl+eliminator+double+pedal

Your kit setup is completely subjective and I don't think you're missing out on anything other than having another tool on your belt. I typically play using a similar config of two toms in my blues/rock project, but for the surf rock project, I'll add a mid tom between the high and low just so I have another sound in the mix.

We normally bring the games to game night events so we got a Cajon bag. It's for a musical instrument that's a big box? It works SO WELL! It fit several games and was easy to carry. We paid about $27 usd.

We got this one in size large:

https://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-S-Padded-Shoulder-Standard/dp/B00IRMEZTK

I know you're not in the market, but I bought this one on Amazon after reading a BGG thread that recommended them. It works great and holds a ton of games.

I had to solve this for myself and over the past few months I've come up with the perfect solution. So I carry around 2 things:

• a Drum case to hold larger games. With the XL size I can probably hold 3-4 copies of Star Wars: Rebellion in it. On a normal game night I am probably stuffing it with 6-7 medium sized games, and a handful of small games that are too big to fit into....
  
• A Photo holder box, this is PERFECT for smaller games. The largest game I managed to fit into one of these containers is Lanterns, but I have mine filled with smaller games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Lost Cities, Rhino Hero, some Monikers cards. It has 16 cases but I've managed to stuff mine with almost 20 games.
  
  Both of those things I can hold 30+ games in 2 hands, and they are also organized as well so it's not a mess to look at. I also barely take them out of those containers since I just bring them inside and drop them down in a room, or (for the smaller games) I just leave it in my car.

the donner yellow fall delay is $35 and it's a surprisingly good analog-style (it says analog but I'm almost sure it's digital) delay.

also, I know not everybody's into chorus, but the danelectro fab chorus is an absolute steal at $15. it's probably not gig-worthy, but it's the best 15 buck pedal I've ever heard. I think most people would agree that it's the best out of the danelectro fab series. can't go wrong if you like chorus.

If it's a Remo, I wouldn't think it's broken unless you cranked it wayyy too far. Never had a name brand head pull out like that.

Just loosen the whole thing and re-tune it again. Worst case scenario, you'll have to get a new Hazy snare side head...no big deal. Should cost about $11-15.

EDIT: Get this one if it's broken. https://www.amazon.com/Evans-Clear-Snare-Side-Drum/dp/B0002D0H8U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Evans+Hazy+snare+side&qid=1551264309&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I have a Cajon Bag which is clutch, especially in instances where I've needed to go somewhere and the weather has been less than favorable. My major complaint is that the straps aren't long enough to do an over the shoulder. Also, at $24, it's kind of a premium offering.

However, the king of open storage is the FRAKTA from Ikea. at $1.29, it's both incredibly durable, long handles, and a gigantic bag. Not great for longer hauls, but it does the job admirably. If you want one with backpack straps, it also exists and zips. Arguably the issue here is that they are TOO big - and trying to carry that many games is going to be too heavy regardless.

Drum bags (i.e., bags for musicians to carry pieces of drum sets) also work

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRMHGQ4/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_boD7Z_g267_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=AK6T270JRD43A6C06E81&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=13861fbf-c6a3-5b3d-9c74-338175eb6408&pf_rd_i=11966841

There are all shapes and sizes too, and they often have backpack straps. The one linked above is only 22 bucks.

This Chromacast Bag is really popular with my local gameboard folks. I just picked one up, though I havent had a chance to use it yet. Looks nearly identical.

This one is okay, but the straps are pretty flimsy and the build quality overall isn't great. Lots of people I know who have it have reported theirs falling apart already.

I bought this one instead and it's fared a lot better and is a lot more sturdy for only a little more money.

https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-BP-Standard-Backpack/dp/B00HV7UOM4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483695755&sr=8-4&keywords=cajon+bag

That's a fantastic idea! A lot of people like this bag. It isn't terribly expensive and pretty sturdy.

http://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-BP-Backpack-Shoulder/dp/B00HV7UOM4
http://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-S-Padded-Shoulder-Standard/dp/B00IRMEZTK

Someone mentioned these cajon bags in SUSD's comments when they mentioned the board game canopy. I might shell out for one of these to replace my duffel bag.

We got the Yamaha KP65. I don't know first hand how well it works with a double bass pedal, since we already had a second spare single pedal to use with it, but some of the comments at the Amazon link say it works well. We just plugged ours into the Aux Tom input of the Alesis Nitro.

This is what we use and it's amazing. It's probably what is meant when people say Cajon Drum Bag.

https://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-L-Padded-Handle-Shoulder/dp/B00IRMHGQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw9wU1bZj84

And i came across these: https://www.amazon.com/Pedalboard-Supplies-PBS-PL-16-Mounting/dp/B017U6T8KO

I searched google using "bike chain pedal board guitar" there were some results there

You will need to buy [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0qqyzbSC3S0ZJ), a [MIDI cable] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DxqyzbANWA7P9), and your ekit of choice. Personally I use an [Alesis Nitro] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ouqyzb3MWEEWY) because I had budgeted about $450 overall (I also bought a nice [drum throne] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJE6UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5wqyzbNYC90S3)
). I'm using the $450 because on Xbox One I also had to buy the $30 adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LVJRIE/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511833445&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Tama+cymbal+topper

I have the nylon cases you linked for xwing. (Two. One for the giant rebel ships. One for the giant Imperial ships.)

I also have the cardboard boxed versions for Armada. 2x Wave 1 boxes and 1x Wave 2 box. The cardboard boxes are a better value if you have a large duffle or other way to carry them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YUC43MK/

I use these bags to carry 3 of the feldherr boxes and 2 small card binders. These bags also work fantastic for board games.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IRMHGQ4/


Other notes...

The foam and the MAXI bags were much softer than I expected the cardboard boxes actually seem to be more protection.

But the MAXI bags do look fantastic.

Add a patch to your kick and save the underlying fabric from wear and tear

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002D0DWK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As was recommended to me, I will point you to the ChromaCast Padded Cajon Bag. It is originally designed to hold a particular type of Peruvian drum. But works amazing for board games. Only downside I personally had is that now my Amazon "would you also like to buy" suggestions are littered with tambourines and castanets. But I can live with that.

Some pics from other users last time this question was posted. http://imgur.com/a/bk39t https://imgur.com/a/eYNsF http://i.imgur.com/BRxBn7q.jpg

I got this yesterday.
Meinl Percussion MSTCJB Padded Standard Cajon Bag with Carrying Grip, Fits Most Common Cajons (VIDEO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_RPH2Ab0FCDAQS

https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-Bag-Standard-Size-Heavy-MSTCJB/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=meinl+cajon+bag&qid=1562941436&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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These are way better than the chromacast ones.

Though there's no "backpack straps," the handle and bag is lot sturdier. I've carried Gloomhaven and a few other games in this bag with no issues. Also I prefer that it's wide-opening rather than tall; this way I don't have to stack the games.

First of all, do you really want to use all those mounted toms? I'd probably go for a 2 up 2 down setup at most, and as /u/DarkSodom said, getting rid of the 13" is likely the best solution. I'm going to work on that assupmtion, though if you really wanted to keep the 13" you could just add the price of the single 13" head to the end sum.

• I'd go for this evans fusion pack, with the bonus snare head for $40.95
  
  
• then I'd get a single g2 16" for the floor tom for $12.99.
  
  
• Evans Hazy 300 snare side for $11.69
  
  
• I probably can't do better, than the puresound snare wires you linked, so $22.44.
  
  
• (if you want the single 13" G2, that goes for $11.99)
  
  Those are pretty much the same heads that you were going for, sans the spare 12" and it comes to $88.07 for toms + snare without the 13" ($100.06 with the 13" included, so we save st least 10 bucks right there). That order is all from the same vendor, and way over the free shipping threshold, so no worries there.
  
  For the kick I really have no idea, I don't like pre-muffled heads, so I don't know what compares well with the Superkick2. People seem to like the Evans EMAD2 a lot where I live. Those are about $5 cheaper than the Aquarians, so maybe worth a shot? I'd personally stick to the coated G2 on the kick too.
  
  EDIT: by the way Standard and Fusion is just the name of the pack, they are the same G2 heads, the only difference is the sizes included. I'm not sure if you knew that, if yes, sorry for the superfluous info, it wasn't clear from your post.

I have one very similar to this I bought years ago. It's been great for the price. Not cheap feeling at all, but not super high end either.

http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-6608-Heavy-Drum-Throne/dp/B000UJE6UG

For folks in the UK ordering from Amazon UK be careful that bag isn't available but this one is similar. The problem with it is it only opens at the top, making it hard to get games out and 31.8 short edge makes it too tight to get a lot of game boxes in. I had to send it back.

In the end I went with this one (sold out currently), it opens at the side, making access easier has a shoulder strap, even if it isn't a backpack, and while it is a bit smaller internally than the 55 x 35 x 35 cm dimensions, it does allow for games like Zombicide, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game etc. I'll post some pictures later it people want, I got two copies of Zombicide on top of Pathfinder with plenty of space.

I think OP is fine with his referral link (it doesn't add more cost to the item), but in case you aren't a fan of that sort of thing, here is the non-referral link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00IRMHGQ4/

> so Barn is exponentially cool. :3

That compliment will fuel me for days.

You should get a practice pad! (If you're interested, that is.) Yes, Barn was a marching band drummer -- the princeliest of dorks.

Guitar and piano are what I want to learn! We should agree to swap hands for two weeks. Oh, I'm sorry; in 2016 that remains a medical impossibility. (Being just a bit too casual with my time-travel exploits.) xxx

Huge nono. Felt will rip the shit out of mesh. Get a cheap double bass kick patch on amazon and you will be fine. My iron cobras came with plastic and felt on the other side which was convenient.

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I have this one https://www.amazon.com/Evans-Double-Pedal-Patch-Black/dp/B0002D0DWK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=drum+patch+evans&qid=1564164850&s=gateway&sr=8-2

"dirt" pedals are overdrive, fuzz, or distortion pedals because they 'dirty' up your signal

if you're okay with waiting, used is always the best to go in terms of cost. if not, here's a small list of cheap, simple pedals that work

delay:

tc electronic the prophet


joyo d-seed


boss dd-3

joyo delay

donner yellow fall analog delay

reverb:

mosky spring reverb

tc electronic drip

caline snake bite

behringer dr-600

chorus:

mxr analog chorus

joyo classic chorus

biyang chorus

danelectro fab chorus

volume pedal:

ernie ball

boss fv-50h

power supply:

cs7

mxr iso brick

here's a cheap/basic place to start. since you're going simple, most pedals you come across will honestly work with what you want you want to accomplish, it's mostly down to your budget. if you're looking used, you can't go wrong with MXR, boss, and EHX pedals, they're usually everywhere on the used market

That's not my drums. But this is what I use on mine: https://www.amazon.com/KAT-Percussion-KT-TBB-Silent-Strike/dp/B00DDXM77A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495558154&sr=8-2&keywords=drum+kick+ball

I'm a fan of the Tama mechanisms, if only because you can get 4 of them for slightly more than you'll pay for 1 slick nut.

https://www.amazon.com/TAMA-QC8B4-Quick-Set-Cymbal-Mate/dp/B005LVJRIE/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1495462850&sr=1-1&keywords=tama+quick+set+cymbal+mate

If you are a real beginner, then this remo pad is what you need. https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RT-0008-00-Practice-Ambassador-Drumhead/dp/B0002E56H6

it will give you the best idea of how drums rebound and respond to the stick at your level, and its super cheap. As you advance, you may want to invest in a rubber pad like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FMDIXY/ref=pd_aw_lpo_267_bs_tr_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SH33RTP2XM0BMQYPPX8

Personally, i really dont think you need a fancy electronic pad, especially as a beginner, but even at higher levels i dont see any benefits that having good ears or a good teacher dont privide. i think theyre just a waste of money, and especially if you are going to be playing latin music, not helpful. The only time i can see them being helpful is in training drumlines, but idk. Id love to hear other peoplea opinions on them!

Perhaps look into a Chromecast bag. I've been looking at one for transportation of board games, but should be good for take out and smaller pizzas, they're built to transport guitar amps.

ChromaCast Cajon Carry Bag, Small https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IRMEZTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X1vYBbAPYENH4

@ProfessorSTAFF have you ever tried cajon carrying bags for carrying games, like this one that I have, and if so, how does it compare to the tote?

I believe the guitarist has a foot tambourine on his right foot based on what I'm seeing. You can see some pretty obvious synchronization throughout.

Before anyone asks, yes, they are a thing...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M14I0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_femDCb73YGSYZ

Now get out there and start your one-man-band!

I've been running with the Surge Mesh-
https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Surge-Mesh-Kit-Connectivity/dp/B078S7PFMJ/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537611473&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=nitro+surge+mesh

and a Pearl Demonator-
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-P932-Demonator-Interchangeable-Powershifter/dp/B00BIBBJ46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537611562&sr=8-1&keywords=pearl+demonator

I don't know what your budget is but I would definitely recommend the Surge over the Nitro, all the parts are better quality and over the life of the instrument the increased cost is insignificant. The Nitro kick tower is a bit smaller than the mesh, not sure if it will accommodate double beaters. What were you thinking in your research thus far?

Honestly the basic remo practice pads we used in middle school are about as close to the real thing as I've seen.. they're just not super quiet.

https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RT-0008-00-Practice-Ambassador-Drumhead/dp/B0002E56H6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536346254&sr=8-2&keywords=remo+practice+pad

This isn't a practice pad, but I recommend it if the price is okay. It's the electronic trigger for Yamaha kits.

Yes you'd need a kick trigger, there are cheaper ones like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R2RA4E but IMO nothing beats the KD-9, it is mesh not rubber http://www.amazon.com/Roland-kd-9-KD-9/dp/B004KPB9X8

Thank you! I have the [roland mounting plate attachment] (https://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-EMMP-Electronic-Module-Mounting/dp/B00HX9F1N2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522343442&sr=8-3&keywords=roland+mounting+plate) mounted to a cymbal arm boom and other attachment. Very similar to this gibraltar thing

for his feets: http://www.amazon.ca/Meinl-Percussion-FJS2S-BK-Tambourine-Jingles/dp/B004M14I0Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451569642&sr=1-1&keywords=foot+tambourine

He can put egg shakers in his sock to keep a hi-hat feel as well: http://www.amazon.ca/Stagg-EGG-2-WH-Plastic-Shaker/dp/B005M36A0Y/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451569663&sr=1-5&keywords=toca+egg+shakers


Cajon kick pedal: http://www.amazon.ca/Meinl-Percussion-TMCP-Adjustable-Tension/dp/B00SO5ZVG6/ref=sr_1_9?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451569727&sr=1-9&keywords=cajon+accessories

I use a Cajon bag like this one: Cheap and can carry 90% of most game box sizes. I can usually fit 7-10 games in the bag. Why ditch the boxes if you can carry everything.

https://www.amazon.com/TAMA-QC8B4-Quick-Set-Cymbal-Mate/dp/B005LVJRIE

I suppose a good crack from a drum stick could break a piezo. I'm not really a 'hard hitter', and haven't had any broken piezos (in over a year). I also keep the mesh heads tuned pretty tight so there isn't much head travel.
I would strongly recommend getting a slam patch for you're kick pad. A pedal is much more likely to damage a piezo compared to a stick.

Adding a think layer of felt/foam between the thick black foam and the head definitely won't be as loud as the stock mylar heads. The mylars 'click-klack', while the mesh (even with extra layer) 'thud'.
Good luck.

Oh goodness, Prime. I'd love it! I use Amazon for a lot of supplies but have been reluctant to invest in Prime for whatever reason. I'd get this throne because it's the most useful item on my list (currently playing on a folding chair) and it's almost in my budget. Thanks for the contest!

Batter and snare side

Admittedly, I'm playing in an 1800's era mill re-purposed for rehearsal rooms in the chilly Northeast. It gets as cold as Siberia in the winter during the days we're not there to put the space heaters on, and it gets as humid as a tropical forest in the summer. So.... yeah, I realize that's pretty bad (or maybe not necessarily?). But the snare has no cracks in it, and no obvious signs of warping. But of course, I'm no expert and I could be missing something.

I have the chromacast and I kinda hate the shoulder straps. They are way too thin, the body and the actual bag are holding up well so far. I ordered this one last night which I like the more traditional carrying handles

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GH8QTA/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483678543&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Your drums' sizes are most likely 12/13/16/22bd/14snare. The simple answer would be: Remo Ambassador coated on the snare, Pinstripes everywhere else. Remo will sell you these as a package deal, the cheapest way to go. See the FAQ for tuning advice.

Remember this well: for drums, tuning is everything. You already have the best kind of drums on earth: the free kind. Put on new heads, figure out how to tune them, and save your cash for decent cymbals. A cheap drum with a decent head and some tuning will sound great, but a crap cymbal is a crap cymbal, period. Don't be in a hurry to ditch the drums themselves - surround them with good cymbals and hardware, and you can gig with em anywhere. Later, keep the good hardware and cymbals, and put them on better drums.

£10 more expensive (but FREE delivery), this is the next best thing sold direct from UK amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HV7UOM4/

There were 12 in stock a few hours ago when I purchased one - now there's only 1 left!

*edit Got it through the post, great for smaller games - but way too tight for full-size boxes like Zombicide: Black Plague! :(

Whatever i can fit in here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRMHGQ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm mostly a MTG player so camera bags have been suggested to hold my stuff. However, now after playing more board games I just saw this and thought it might be the best bag to carry everything at once.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRMEZTK/

The ultimate dream would be to carry 1-2 board games, a few MTG decks, a playmat and my laptop. Has anyone found something like that?

> Holes in the roof of a sedan can lower the value of a vehicle, cause not many people use sedans for camping.

I'd drill a hole for an "NMO mount", somewhere were it would be smart to install an antenna. You can get nice looking plugs and a clean job doesn't affect resale value.

^((How big a concern is resale value to van-dwellers anyway?)^)

I use a drum module mount with velco. This is the one I bought - https://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-EMMP-Electronic-Module-Mounting/dp/B00HX9F1N2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524688888&sr=8-1&keywords=drum+module+mount

thank you very much! i am flying soon via Delta and planning to carry some of my favorite boardgames, and some of them have huge boxes (Robinson Crusoe, Xenoshyft, Ghost Stories, Mage Knight etc...). I hope i don't run into complications with TSA. will be carrying them by the way through this :

http://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Cajon/dp/B004GH8QTA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A3QI5PL377NJ1M

They are most likely 3\4 inch holes for antennas.
You can find hole plugs on Amazon or if you have a ham radio shop nearby your location, they would sell them there too. Just double check the size of the holes to make sure they are indeed 3/4 inch before you buy plugs.

here is an example of a plug: https://www.amazon.com/Tram-NMO-Rubber-Hole-Plug/dp/B00IDTJ36C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KZAMOXGOJCRC&keywords=nmo+hole+plug&qid=1565530213&s=gateway&sprefix=nmo+hole%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-3

Show this gift some love.

Thanks for the contest. =)

i LOVE my new gibraltar 6608 moto throne. http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-6608-Throne-Moto-Style/dp/B000UJE6UG no hydraulics to eventually fail. not as wobbly as the threaded tube thrones i've come across. plus, it has a great price for what you're getting, imo.

Equivalent on Amazon dot CA is $39 USD.

Not the cheapest option but I've been using this cajon bag for the last year and it has served me well. The interior is very well padded, no games will game scuffed.

The shoulder strap could use a better padding but other than that it's great. Wouldn't recommend it if you have to walk a lot, though. With the weight of all the games it can get a bit uncomfortable (but then again, so will any other option).

I never found the backpacks to be that great because if you have a lot of games packed it will be super hard to get up/down

I was gifted by my wife a Meinl Cajon bag and i like it a lots . The bag holds 5 or 6 good size games, it is easy to carry, affordable and good quality. A link is below to check it out.



https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-Bag-Standard-Size-Heavy-MSTCJB/dp/B004GH8QTA

I had a chromacast bag for a bit and liked it but it was very flimsy. Doing more research I found this bag

Meinl Percussion MSTCJB Standard Cajon Bag, Black (VIDEO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fNfKAb0ETGK37

It’s a nice mix between chromacast and game canopy bags. Nice and sturdy and a hell of a lot cheaper.

::edit:: also because of the way the bag is, you can carry coffin boxes in it pretty easily.

I was using a verticle one, the chromacast that a lot of people recommend. I recently switched to https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Cajon/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495562207&sr=8-2&keywords=cajon+bag

I am so much happier with it now. I like the horizontalness of this one better personally. It is also easier to carry like that. It also feels more secure than the chromacast.

The Chromacast bags are awesome.

Another one that people seem to like:
https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Cajon/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493933518&sr=8-2&keywords=cajon+bag

http://www.amazon.com/Aquarian-Drumheads-PF22-Performance-2-22-inch/dp/B0007YLXJQ

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002E3L4G?pc_redir=1414055360&robot_redir=1

$64 brand new batters.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017U6T8KO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7RUCCbQ331XXW

Looks like these ones aren't available anymore, but something like this is what I've used for my wah in the past.

No idea on patterns, but use one of these and it works great. Should be simple to create a pattern from looking at it.

ChromaCast CC-CBAG-S Padded Cajon Bag with Carry Handle and Shoulder Straps, Standard Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRMEZTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dXnvCbT21Y4C9

Cajon bags work perfectly. The reviews even show board games fitting perfectly. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tgN1Bb7NDQJ70

It seems like some companies are doing pedals especially for cajon, keeping the standard pedal action. It doesn’t sound very loud but having a mic in there could balance it out even more. I personally play my kit with ballets so everything is equally loud.

I bought a chromacast cajon bag like this one (12.5”x12.5”x20”) and it holds maybe 4-6 full-sized normal 12”x12” boxes well. I think I paid $13 at walmart online, but I can’t seem to find one under like $25-30 now.

Pearl P932

No joke, one of these will fit Gloomhaven in almost perfectly (Gloomhaven is slightly smaller than the bag).

https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-MSTCJB-Standard-Cajon/dp/B004GH8QTA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521582468&sr=8-3&keywords=meinl+percussion+bag

You should look into getting this.

I know this isn't precisely a solution to making lots of games tiny and fit in a small space, BUT it does solve the problem of a mobile storage solution.

I bought one of these on recommendation from a few BGG threads, and it's been wonderfully easy to bring games to game night because I just throw it all in the bag and wear it like a backpack. Then, if I still want more games, I can put them in another bag.

Still a work in progress, but this is my current "budget-ish" setup:

ernie ball volume pedal jr > donner tuner > donner compressor > mxr m-80 d.i. + > ibanez phat hed od/dist > joyo vintage phase > danelectro fab chorus > joyo analog delay > donner yellow fall analog delay > Hartke HA2000/Genz Benz 2x10

Just go ahead and get a pad. This one is an old standard, will perform well, and is only $16 - http://www.amazon.com/Remo-RT0008-00-8-Inch-Practice-Pad/dp/B0002E56H6

If that is too much to spend, you have probably picked the wrong instrument considering sticks are $8-10 a pair.

> The bass trigger is super dented (on the right side of a double bass pedal setup) from all kinds of non-drummer and Keith Moon/ Dave Ghrol wannabes stomping the pedal like Edward Norton in American History X

Haha, brilliant!

That's great news. If I had to choose between losing my balls or losing my kit, I would gladly offer my nuts on a plate first.

Hectic, that looks like a black tennis ball drum beater... I actually wrapped bandage around mine to keep the noise down, and it works!

These are a few things I have that work well.

http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-6608-Heavy-Drum-Throne/dp/B000UJE6UG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449190231&sr=8-2&keywords=drum+throne

http://www.amazon.com/Stage-DA100-Drum-Stick-Holder/dp/B002RLLD88/ref=pd_sim_267_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41di4iHX-5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR106%2C160_&refRID=1FVBPY9N4YF9HJVNJQXB

Combine these two depending on whether he uses racks or stands:
http://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Cymbals-HCS8S-Traditional-Splash/dp/B0013O7NVG/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1449190286&sr=1-2&keywords=splash+cymbal

http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-UPCYH-Cymbal-Arm/dp/B000AL39IE/ref=pd_sim_267_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=3196ldsQbhL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1DNJGY32TG3E644YHFZJ

Agreed about the Cajon bag. Meinl percussion makes a range from ~$25-90. My buddy has the $25 and I've seen the $90 in person. They're impressive. He was able to pack Cthulhu Wars along with a number of big box and small box games. I have custom cases for a few of my titles, and it was able to accommodate a pelican case 1450, a DeWalt tool case, Raiders of the North Sea and a couple of small boxes. They're cavernous, but padded and semi rigid. Definitely beats out any other option I've seen

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006OHVMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_uRLoyb9HYWM33

https://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-L-Padded-Handle-Shoulder/dp/B00IRMHGQ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527097375&sr=8-2&keywords=chromacast+bag

Check it out, I have this one in the large size. Easily fits 5-7 games depending on size. You can even cram some smallbox games in there alongside them too. I have a few different bags for board games and this one's my favorite.

I'm using a Gibraltar 6608 throne: http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-6608-Throne-Moto-Style/dp/B000UJE6UG

It's not too expensive, and very comfortable compared to my previous throne. I've had no problems with it at all.

Just ordered the PureSound Blaster Series Snare Wire, 20 Strand, 14 Inch from eBay for $17.83 free shipping ($21.32 on Amazon). And I ordered Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Drum Head, 14 Inch from Amazon for $11.69.

Going to thoroughly clean the hardware and shells on all the toms/bass before I order the heads. Will give me motivation to make this thing look nice first :D

This one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006OHVMK/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_2_w

Also if you're cheap like me, this Cajon drum case fits the factory Celestron foam with a little cutting and works really well

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRMEZTK

Your list

We don't seem to share interests, but we are fellow californians!

I don't really have a favorite on my list, Any of them would make me smile.

I've been using this for years: http://www.amazon.com/Remo-Practice-8-inch-Diameter-Coated/dp/B0002E56H6

It's a little louder than most but I love the feel.

I've used one of these (large size), and strongly recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/ChromaCast-CC-CBAG-S-Padded-Shoulder-Standard/dp/B00IRMEZTK/

Probably a similar level of padding to what you're describing, but also a much better shape and at a good price. As for whether or not that's enough padding will depend on your own personal tastes and how much abuse you plan on giving it.