When I lived with my first band, oh, back in 1985, I drew out plans to do this very thing. Never did it though; moved on to other things. Nice to see someone finally do it!
this is a really cool idea for a small kit. i'd bet if you did two of these you could get even a larger racked kit onto em with just about the same simplicity. great idea man.
I'm really glad that I saw this video. I had some 2x4's laying around and I used the same specs, (31 inches wide) and I used 1/2 inch plywood as decking. I am a very visual drummer and I jump around alot and need to make sure it could support me. I also only made it 50 inches wide, so I basically bolted my kit to the decking so that I took up as little floor space as possible. I made mine for $150. But it is a little on the heavy side but super durable. I will post a video soon. Thanks again!!
Hey Bret, FANTASTIC IDEA and good video!!!! A couple questions. Did you build in handles on the edges to lift it up stairs/high stage or do you just grab from underneath? Also, how do use lighting underneath the riser. I thought that was a really cool idea. Thanks for your help.
Excellent. Plywood and 2x4s on dollies would be easier and cheaper, but your way isn't as rough and probably a lot lighter. The key is the bracing though, and the welding. You're pretty modest, since aluminum and plexiglas need a little skill to be handled right. Good job all around.
Dude you should try and get this marketed! Also, I think an improvement in the safety of your kit while transporting from gig to gig in a trailer would be to build a road case style box to set over the top and latch while not in use. Awesome idea man!
This is really cool but makes it look so easy 😂 Small clubs by US standards would be concert halls in the UK. Try getting it through a pub door in this country 😂
Do you think you could put a link to some plans on how to make this, also i would like to see it made out of wood because i do not have access to metal working tools.
Hello Brad! What an awesome system for a drumriser! The metal for the frame, you use aluminium of normal steel? I have a riser to, but flightcase model (titanic) and is ti big! Your concept is perfect to do gigs in Holland! Greetz from Dennis Netherlands
Cool idea,but what about having a bigger kit ? I have the PDP X7 with nine stands including hi hat and a double pedal. I really like the idea that you got going but it seems it might only work if you have a 5 or a six piece kit and not alot of cymbals. Good job though.
Would it not be easier to build if you bolted a drum rack to it instead of individual hardware? That way there would be less bracing on the bottom? Or is the plexi glass not strong enough without all the bracing?
@ynotw57 NO KIDDING! - Thats basically how this whole thing started. Now, especially if i got someone to help, I'm ready to go in a matter of minutes. I'm totaly setup while they are still plugging in the cords! Next week I should have the last installment of my "mobile drum riser" videos posted, I just finished a hard shell case and am getting footage together for it.
Guess I am gonna have to get with my fabrication guy and see if we can make similar for my Roland TD-20 (which are fantastic) but a major pain to move....way kewl
It's hard to see in the time lapse section but if u look closely I get on one end and lift with one hand and slide the crate under with the other, then do the same on the other side. I set the crates around it before I'm ready to lift to make it quicker.
@angelacevedo2112 - Ya it all comes down to the bracing ya know, like a bridge. the only problem with a heavier kit is well, its heavier and harder to lift. but it couold be done.
Pretty cool Idea, but why didn't you just buy a drum rack? I mean I make a couple more trips but I can't see this thing being lighter then a drum rack? and with the rack I can move things WHEREVER I want. Cool idea though! this does take a little less time
It's all welded - took forever too cause of all the bracing and angles. Most of it is aluminum channel ( not tube ) to save on weight so I welded on every surface that was touching to make it strong enough.
Two things. I would love to see a frame assembly tutorial for this..And since you know a lot about wiring and whatnot from your paintball videos, it would be totally bad ass if you rigged a switch underneath your pedals that flashed a light underneath the riser. Side note: Why do you specialize in the three things I do? Drums, Paintball, and Video games. WADAFUK?!
A splendid idea and design. My only issue about that particular one in the video is it's way too small for my set. I'd need to build something to handle a gibralter rack with 2 kick drums holding 5 rack toms, 2 floor toms. I'll probably just make a basic riser out of wood.
sideshowdrummer - the only time I need help is up or down stairs... then it’s only a 2 man operation - other than that I lug it around by myself. Just pick up one end, put it in the van then pick up the other end and slide it in. I’ve made 2 more setups since this video and improved the riser to light up, added a hard case that slips over the top. This thing had really improved my setup and tear down situation immensely. I’m always the first one done either in or out. - I actually stood it up completely on end to get it in an elevator for a 2nd story gig lol.
It`s ok but what if you have a bigger drumkit like me? My kit will not fit on there. That will only be good for festivals and not every venue`s stage will work with that.
Idk, for a mobile riser with the drums and hardware mounted, that's pretty slow. Js. I use to have to pull a set onto nearly the center of a football field, set it up, and be ready to play without any mounting in under 2mins. It's a great concept though and you could go far with it. Of course, I didn't have to put crates under it, so I bet that took the majority of the time. Sorry, if I'm coming off as douchebag-ish
worst idea ever. what if you get bigger and you want to edit the way the drums are set up also you cant use that thing in a recording studio. the engineer will hate you
When I lived with my first band, oh, back in 1985, I drew out plans to do this very thing. Never did it though; moved on to other things. Nice to see someone finally do it!
this is a really cool idea for a small kit. i'd bet if you did two of these you could get even a larger racked kit onto em with just about the same simplicity. great idea man.
I'm really glad that I saw this video. I had some 2x4's laying around and I used the same specs, (31 inches wide) and I used 1/2 inch plywood as decking. I am a very visual drummer and I jump around alot and need to make sure it could support me. I also only made it 50 inches wide, so I basically bolted my kit to the decking so that I took up as little floor space as possible. I made mine for $150. But it is a little on the heavy side but super durable. I will post a video soon. Thanks again!!
I've been playing for 33 years. This is literally one of the strangest things I've ever seen. Not for me, but pretty cool.
Best idea yet for this application!!
Great work... very creative.
Hey Bret, FANTASTIC IDEA and good video!!!! A couple questions. Did you build in handles on the edges to lift it up stairs/high stage or do you just grab from underneath? Also, how do use lighting underneath the riser. I thought that was a really cool idea. Thanks for your help.
awesome idea, i agree with the comment on using a drum rack, would reduce a lot of bolting expensive hardware to a frame.
Excellent. Plywood and 2x4s on dollies would be easier and cheaper, but your way isn't as rough and probably a lot lighter. The key is the bracing though, and the welding. You're pretty modest, since aluminum and plexiglas need a little skill to be handled right. Good job all around.
Dude you should try and get this marketed! Also, I think an improvement in the safety of your kit while transporting from gig to gig in a trailer would be to build a road case style box to set over the top and latch while not in use. Awesome idea man!
This is really cool but makes it look so easy 😂
Small clubs by US standards would be concert halls in the UK. Try getting it through a pub door in this country 😂
Do you think you could put a link to some plans on how to make this, also i would like to see it made out of wood because i do not have access to metal working tools.
Hello Brad!
What an awesome system for a drumriser!
The metal for the frame, you use aluminium of normal steel?
I have a riser to, but flightcase model (titanic) and is ti big! Your concept is perfect to do gigs in Holland!
Greetz from Dennis Netherlands
wow, a lefty drummer! we're a unique bunch dude. nice riser idea
Cool idea,but what about having a bigger kit ? I have the PDP X7 with nine stands including hi hat and a double pedal. I really like the idea that you got going but it seems it might only work if you have a 5 or a six piece kit and not alot of cymbals. Good job though.
Sick kit and sick rig.
haha... 5:10 "I'm thinking about making a number two..."
Really cool idea!! What do you do if it rains on gig day?? Unless you have a van or trailer...
you should do that set up for a double bass kit
Would it not be easier to build if you bolted a drum rack to it instead of individual hardware? That way there would be less bracing on the bottom? Or is the plexi glass not strong enough without all the bracing?
@ynotw57 NO KIDDING! - Thats basically how this whole thing started. Now, especially if i got someone to help, I'm ready to go in a matter of minutes. I'm totaly setup while they are still plugging in the cords! Next week I should have the last installment of my "mobile drum riser" videos posted, I just finished a hard shell case and am getting footage together for it.
ha man great stuff how thick is the plexiglass
Ingenious and well-made all around. Great choice of materials, good drumming, and nice set. TMI about you making a #2 though. :D
Guess I am gonna have to get with my fabrication guy and see if we can make similar for my Roland TD-20 (which are fantastic) but a major pain to move....way kewl
It's hard to see in the time lapse section but if u look closely I get on one end and lift with one hand and slide the crate under with the other, then do the same on the other side. I set the crates around it before I'm ready to lift to make it quicker.
@angelacevedo2112 - Ya it all comes down to the bracing ya know, like a bridge. the only problem with a heavier kit is well, its heavier and harder to lift. but it couold be done.
Pretty cool Idea, but why didn't you just buy a drum rack? I mean I make a couple more trips but I can't see this thing being lighter then a drum rack? and with the rack I can move things WHEREVER I want. Cool idea though! this does take a little less time
Very nice... I had a rig like that made of wood.. A little wider than on the sides so i could just roll all my gear in one shot....
how dod you get the stage part onto the milk carton boxes?
@flasharamavitch i need one of these in the future for someshows my band is hosting were can i get one in nyc
This is Beautiful man!!! excellent i hope u take this veryy farr
It's all welded - took forever too cause of all the bracing and angles. Most of it is aluminum channel ( not tube ) to save on weight so I welded on every surface that was touching to make it strong enough.
That's pretty cool we can again
you know the drum "hollywood by meazzi" model "president"!?
Great job!
That is pretty awesome!
Two things. I would love to see a frame assembly tutorial for this..And since you know a lot about wiring and whatnot from your paintball videos, it would be totally bad ass if you rigged a switch underneath your pedals that flashed a light underneath the riser.
Side note: Why do you specialize in the three things I do? Drums, Paintball, and Video games. WADAFUK?!
A splendid idea and design. My only issue about that particular one in the video is it's way too small for my set. I'd need to build something to handle a gibralter rack with 2 kick drums holding 5 rack toms, 2 floor toms. I'll probably just make a basic riser out of wood.
so the weight ? i guess 4 people pick it up and to put in in a truck or van.
sideshowdrummer - the only time I need help is up or down stairs... then it’s only a 2 man operation - other than that I lug it around by myself. Just pick up one end, put it in the van then pick up the other end and slide it in.
I’ve made 2 more setups since this video and improved the riser to light up, added a hard case that slips over the top. This thing had really improved my setup and tear down situation immensely. I’m always the first one done either in or out. - I actually stood it up completely on end to get it in an elevator for a 2nd story gig lol.
is this something that would be for sale in the future?
Great idea! It sucks when the drummer is still setting up while the rest of the band tunes, levels, then leaves to socialize.
Fuck yeah bro I finally got to see how it works
Now that is slick !!!
Real Creative.
It`s ok but what if you have a bigger drumkit like me? My kit will not fit on there. That will only be good for festivals and not every venue`s stage will work with that.
Lefty drummer. Damn right! \m/
iam fat and i got a stainless steel bonzo kit can it hold it
that's really sweet!!!
Freakin' great, man!
Awesome (As long as there are no stairs!)
You are a lefty drummer...rare...great idea btw
My kit wont fit on a mobile stand....Badass idea needless to say!!!
Awesome Stuff Love it
Very cool. Really.
Cool dude!
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing
Idk, for a mobile riser with the drums and hardware mounted, that's pretty slow. Js.
I use to have to pull a set onto nearly the center of a football field, set it up, and be ready to play without any mounting in under 2mins. It's a great concept though and you could go far with it. Of course, I didn't have to put crates under it, so I bet that took the majority of the time.
Sorry, if I'm coming off as douchebag-ish
Wish that could accommodate a 6 piece, which is what I play!
i have a 14p kit not gunna work for me
one problem.. how the hell you gonna get that thing in the car boot?! :L
sweet
Good, since your done so early, go check the got damn mics!
thats so bad ass
Good Idéer. thx!
if you there are stairs this becomes a problem
TROY!!!!
Most drummers are not so skilled. If I were a drummer I'd do this for myself. Nice.
Good thing he doesn't have a big kit...
worst idea ever. what if you get bigger and you want to edit the way the drums are set up also you cant use that thing in a recording studio. the engineer will hate you