Gibraltar SC-EA200 Adjustsuper Grabber Ext Arm

well made just about as good as my pdp ones i recommend these are way cheaper and every bit as good as those major players in the bizz.

This has brilliantly solved a problem with my Drum Traps, as the original clamps could not withstand the pressure of the screws and ended up opening. These Gibraltar clamps are easy to install, fully adaptable and most importantly are quite resistant. I will continue trying to see how they work on the road using them.

Packaged well with bubble wrap inside cardboard box - First impression before installing - Very strong and large diameter outer tube, sturdy construction. The Negative: Picked up the rack clamp and was immediately concerned with its ultra-lightweight construction. Appears to be "diecast" from a very lightweight metal. Could be aluminum which would normally be great, but the rack clamp wall thickness is so thin, if I were still breaking down and setting up my kit for a living, I would be very concerned for its longevity. I believe the clamp likely to last many years in a stationary location. One reviewer left a rather brief rant about cracking the clamp when tightening it, and those words were circling in my head every time I tightened that clamp down. I could EASILY see breaking the clamp if you really put some heavy torque on the wingnut when clamping it tight. Thats all of the negativity. Despite the lightweight construction rack clamp, once all of the clamps were cinched down, with a 6 1/2 x 14 snare it was shockingly sturdy. Very little bounce. A reviewer of DW's version of this product noted that it felt sturdy enough to use his snare as a chair. There is no way a person would be able to sit on the snare using this Gibraltar version, the rack clamp would snap for sure. But this isn't a chair, and I detect very little drum bounce or wobble while actually playing, even when slapping cross-stick. Adjustments are unlimited as far as I can tell. Very clever swivel ball with a delightfully oversized wingnut. I have been able to position my snare exactly where I wanted for the first time in a lifetime of playing. What an absolute treat to be able to place the double bass remote kick pedal and high-hat to the right a few inches and have open floor space below the snare. The memory locks are a nice touch; I would take extreme caution not to overtighten these as well for fear of breaking them. One unexpected bonus; the snare now has a bit more tone and resonance than when it was hard mounted to the traditional three leg snare stand. Final Thoughts: For a budget conscience player this appears to be a great product, for full time players you may want to read up on the DW version. Full disclosure, I have not used the DW version, but from my obsessive review reading conclude it is overall a more substantial design with a substantially higher price tag. All in all, this stand is highly adjustable, moderately sturdy and a great value.

Very study great fit

I have been drumming 42 years now, and performing for 38. I've had a rack since they came out in late 70s. I have over $1000 in clamps alone, from Gibraltar to Tama to Roland. Gibraltar clamps have always been the heaviest, and they had the sharpest edges and corners, as well. Well, these new clamps are the best they've made to date. Not only are they lighter, they have rounded edges and corders, which means they are more "gentle" when they rub up against other pieces of equipment during transport than their predecessors. The chrome is not applied with the highest of quality standards, but it's definitely a nice clamp, and it's not so bad that it changed my decision to convert all my other clamps to the new Gibraltar chrome Stealth series clamps. I was surprised to find that the chrome on the new clamps makes them grip rack tubes better than other clamps. I don't have chrome rack bars though, because chrome bars scratch too easily and are weak (I have brushed stainless Tama bars), so I'm not sure if they are better on chrome bars than the other Gibraltar clamps. But, the weight savings and rounded edges alone are definitely worth the money.

Back in the '90s I had a smaller black version of this, but it was a one-piece and the brackets weren't as long. It was ideal for what I needed back then and for what I need now. I searched high and low for it but couldn't find it. I guess it's not manufactured anymore, so I bought two sets of these Gibraltar brackets last week. My only two issues are that: 1) the length of the brackets aren't adjustable on both ends. Maybe if each bracket had some sort of slide lock mechanism on the underside of each extension past the middle tube lock section? For drummers like me who have a tight rehearsal space and an Alesis Strike Performance Drum module; these brackets extend too far back and almost scratch the painted wall beside me. Because of this, I now need to look for some type of black hardened shipping styrofoam to fit on the back ends of the brackets, in order to protect my walls from being scratched. 2) Would it be asking too much for the brackets to have a rubberized covering as well? It's great that they rubberized the stoppers on each end, but it would be fantastic if the brackets themselves had rubber on them to protect the underside of the drum module, laptop, etc. I honestly hope for the miracle of someone from Gibraltar or possibly another manufacturer taking these design recommendations and running with them. I'm just thinking from a musician/consumer point of view. Our equipment is expensive, and we try to keep care of it the best we can. It would be nice for these equipment makers to think about that as well.

I used these rubber feet on my Gibraltar rack instead of T Leg Assemblies to save floor space and facilitate the positioning of other hardware. I used these on 3 points and had no stability issues. I forgot my drum rug and played outdoors on a deck like surface and the rack stayed put. I made the mistake of leaving the spare foot on the floor and my puppy mistook it for a chew toy. The puppy is fine, but the foot has to be replaced. If you have a puppy, child, or significant other who likes to chew things it finds on the floor, be sure to store any unused feet in a secure place.

These Gibraltar slip over pads are very handy, more than a footing, I use them to position other gear (think keyboards or the like) on customized rack builds for more than drums. Very handy little items.