Fellow drummers, this is my first post. I know there have been dozens of postings about converting the DM10X kit (NOT the new Mesh kit) from mylar to mesh heads. Unfortunately I've read most of them and came away with my head spinning.
I'm hoping one of the experts (Trondster, Gerdy, Hellfire keep coming up) or anyone who's done this successfully can give me a quick and simple answer.
I want to convert the DM10X (2013) to mesh heads. I've ordered single ply Pearl Muffle Heads that should be arriving soon. I really would like to avoid soldering or anything that requires electrical wiring changes as I'm not that handy. I'm trying to figure out, if I just re-arrange, add, or subtract foam, what my best options are.
-- which brand, type, and thickness of foam to use for 8", 10" and 12" pads (it seems like there are different recommendations for each on the posts)
-- what order to stack foam for each drum
-- I'm in the US so would love to limit options to items I can buy here
I was going to buy the 682 but read many mixed reviews. The Drum-Tec looked perfect but $200+ seemed outrageous to me.
I'm not a particularly hard hitter and don't play all that often. I want quiet playing, good bounce, and good uniformity without having to spend hours testing and tweaking different settings. As a parent my time is limited and I want to spend it playing, not engineering.
Who's got a good answer for me? Let the advice begin!
Thanks to all who take the time to do this. You guys rock.