Pacific Drums & Percussion MX SERIES - Manual

Pacific Drums and Percussion 3-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty protects the original retail purchaser only. If a covered product or component fails
due to a manufacturing or material defect, Pacific will repair or replace the product at no charge.
To obtain warranty service, return the product to your authorized Pacific Drums dealer along with
your original proof of purchase. In the case that the dealer is unable to correct a warranty defect,
the dealer will then contact Pacific for further instructions and to obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number. No shipments will be accepted without an RA number. Any and all shipping charges
are the responsibility of the purchaser.
This Warranty does not apply to 1) drums purchased from a source other than an authorized Pacific
Drums dealer, 2) any owner other than the original purchaser, 3) defects caused by neglect, mois-
ture, extreme temperatures, handling, shipping or use under normal playing conditions, 4) finishes,
5) alterations made after the product leaves the factory and 6) drumheads. Pacific Drums and
Percussion shall not be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages that may arise as a
result of or related to any defect or failure of this product. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Component drum shells drum finishes drum hardware
Length of Coverage 3 years 3 years 1 year
PACIFIC DRUMS AND PERCUSSION
LX/CX/MX SERIES
DRUMSETS
ASSEMBLY, SET-UP, TUNING AND MAINTENANCE
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Congratulations on your purchase of this Pacific Drum Kit. The follow-
ing instructions provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up your new
drums so that you can start playing as quickly as possible.
For more information please visit: www.pacificdrums.com
Hardware (fig. 10) Set Up (Fig. 13) Tuning (fig. 14) final Adjustments (Fig. 15)
To open or close the arms so that they are snug around the drum, turn the knob located at the base of the bas-
ket.
2) Loosen the large wingnut on the tilter section of the stand to adjust the angle of the drum. Then tighten
the wingnut.
3. Adjust the height of the snare drum so that it is 3-4” below the top of the small tom-tom or as desired.
Large Tom-Tom Large Tom-Tom
1) Remove the single tom clamp and tom arm memory lock from the Accessory Pack. This clamp is used to
suspend the large tom-tom from the Straight/Boom Cymbal Stand.
2) Position the straight/boom cymbal stand to the right of the bass drum; in front of and just to the side of
the medium tom-tom. Make sure all the wingnuts and wingscrews on the stand are securely tightened.
3) Loosen both sides of the clamp and attach it to the lower section of the cymbal stand about 3” below
the tube receiver joint. Position the clamp so that the tom arm is directly over a leg and towards the drum kit.
Tighten both sides of the clamp on to the stand evenly, then loosen the ball-in-socket clamp and elevate the tom
arm to a vertical position.
4) Loosen the wingnut on the tom bracket of the large tom-tom. Loosen the arm memory lock and place it
on the arm before sliding the drum on to the tom arm and tightening the bracket and interlocking memory lock
leaving1-2” of the arm exposed above the bracket. Adjust angle and height as desired and double-check that all
adjustments are tightened securely. Many players prefer the large tom to be at approximately the same height as
the snare drum.
Ride and Crash Cymbals (not included) Ride and Crash Cymbals (not included)
1) Usually the larger (“ride”) cymbal will be placed on the boom stand to the right of the kit and the smaller
(“crash”) cymbal will be placed on the straight stand to the left of the kit. Mount the cymbals by removing the
wingnuts from the stems of the tilters on the stands and placing one cymbal (sold separately) on the top (tilter
section) of each stand so that the stem comes through the hole in the center of the cymbal. Be sure to use a felt
washer above and below the cymbal.
2) Replace the wing nut on the stem of the tilter.
3) Adjust the height of the stands as desired.
Hi-Hat
1) Position the hi-hat stand to the left of the snare drum and place the bottom hi-hat cymbal (sold
separately) over the rod so that it rests upside-down on the felt hi-hat seat. Tighten or loosen the angle
adjustment screw on the hi-hat seat to achieve the desired “chick” sound when the hi-hat is played by the foot.
2) Open the hi-hat clutch by unthreading and removing the bottom nut and bottom felt washer. Place the top
hi-hat cymbal (sold separately) against the top felt and replace the bottom felt and nut until it locks. Adjust the
clutch by tightening the lower of the 2 top nuts and lock the position by tightening the upper top nut against the
lower one.
3) Adjust the height of the stand as desired.
4) Loosen the wingscrew on the clutch so that the top cymbal rests on the bottom one. Depress the pedal
to create the desired space between the hi-hat cymbals (sold separately) and then tighten the clutch wingscrew.
Section Three: Tuning Section Three: Tuning
For the best drum sound and head performance follow these general rules:
1) Always tune your drums using the “criss-cross” technique. Tuning the drums by going across and around
the head evenly will produce the best sound, stick response and head durability. Each drum will have its own
“criss-cross” pattern based on the number of tension lugs it has. Use the recommended tuning sequence posi-
tions indicated on your snare drum as a guide. (figure 14)
2) Always tune up. Loosen the head slightly below the desired tension to relax it before tightening the head
to achieve the desired pitch.
3) Always tune in even increments. This will stretch the head evenly (see point 1, above).
4) Always “seat” new heads by tightening them well above the desired pitch before fine-tuning.
Note: Begin tuning with the drums completely assembled and the tension rods finger-tight.
Snare Drum
1) Place your drumkey over the tension rod at position 1.
2) Give the key two turns clockwise.
3) Repeat at positions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
4) Return to position 1, turn the key a quarter of a turn and tap the drum with your stick or finger about
two inches in front of the tension rod. Using the criss-cross method continue tightening each tension rod while
tapping the drum at each tension point and adjusting it so that it sounds the same as the tension points next to
and across from it. Continue this process around the drum until each position is the same pitch as the other posi-
tions.
5) Follow the same procedure and pattern for the bottom (“resonant”) head. Tune the snare drum’s reso-
nant head slightly tighter than the batter head.
6) Snare drums sound and perform best when they are tuned moderately tight. Adjust the overall tuning of
your drum to achieve the desired sound and feel.
Note: A variety of muffling materials and techniques can be used in conjunction with tuning and head selection to
control the tone of your drums. Consult a teacher or an authorized Pacific Drums dealer for further information.
Tom-Toms
Apply the above tuning techniques and procedures for tuning the tom-toms, keeping the bottom (resonant) head
slightly lower in pitch than the top (batter) head and the overall drum tension at a moderate to low level.
Bass Drum
Apply the above tuning techniques and procedures for tuning the bass drum, keeping the front (resonant) head
slightly higher in pitch than the back (batter) head and the overall drum tension at a low level.
Section Four: Final Adjustments Section Four: Final Adjustments
Sit at your drum kit and adjust the heights and angles of all your drums and cymbals to a comfortable playing
position. Re-check your tuning. Feel free to make additional adjustments to the tuning and positioning of your
drumset at any time. (figure 15)
Have fun! Play by yourself, play with records or start a band. Ask your local authorized Pacific Drums and
Percussion dealer about available add-on drums, hardware, thrones and accessories (sold separately) as well as
books, videos and lessons.
Section Five: Maintenance
Following these simple suggestions for periodic tuning, cleaning and maintenance will protect your kit and keep it
sounding and performing like new.
1) Always use plastic stem sleeves and felt washers on all cymbal stands.
2) Protect your drums during transport by using drumbags or cases.
3) Keep your drums clean by regular dusting with a soft cotton cloth or feather duster.
4) Polish chrome-plated drum hardware with any standard glass cleaner.
5) Keep moving parts such as springs, tension rods and wingscrews operating at their optimum with a very
light touch of graphite lubricant or petroleum jelly no more than once a year.
6) Batter and resonant drumheads will loose their tone and natural resiliency over a period of use and
should be replaced at regular intervals. A wide variety of replacement drumheads are available to restore, improve
and modify your drumset’s tone and feel.
7) Consult your authorized Pacific Drums dealer for genuine replacement parts and further information.
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