Maintenance Tips for An Electric Drum Kit

A drum kit’s functionality may suffer if it has been exposed to dust for an extended period of time. As a result, you’ll need to know how to clean the drum kit. Maintaining the cleanliness of your electric equipment will help it last longer.

However, the majority of users are unaware of how to maintain electric drum kits. In this article, we’ll go over some cleaning tips for your electrical musical instrument. A clean electronic drum, on the other hand, is ideal.

What Are the Requirements for Cleaning an Electric Drum Set?

Before you start cleaning up your electric drum, make sure you have all of the necessary supplies. The following items will make cleaning up your electric drum a breeze.

• A damp cloth
• ½-inch Brush
• 1-inch Brush
• Non-abrasive chrome polish
• Masking tape
• A Light Lubricant

Step 1: Take apart the drum pads

Your goal is to thoroughly clean and restyle your drum pads. Because the percussive instrument is already assembled, you’ll need to dismantle it first. This will guarantee that each component is completely cleaned.

As a result, you should be able to dismantle and assemble the parts of your drum pads. To gain access to any element, remove any piece of equipment on the drum pads. Disassemble an electronic drum kit and collect the metal parts. Don’t forget to do the same with the wood parts. You’ll have a smoother time placing your equipment together because you’ll know where each component went.

Step 2: Wiping the Rims

Due to the repeated banging of the rubberized drum head with the sticks, your drum rims will gather broken wood bits. The accumulation of dirt from broken wood fragments limits you’re playing instrument’s ability to perform well. Wipe off the broken wood chips from the rims using a 1-inch brush. For obstinate dust that is difficult to eliminate with bigger bristles, use a small brush. You can also use this method to brush your mesh slap and tom components. 

A little brush works wonders for cleaning any debris that could harm your gear. As a result, it’s a great resource to have on hand before you start cleaning your set. The rims may be cleaned with any excellent metal shine or general cleaner. Apply the metallic gloss to the rims using a moist cloth. Make absolutely sure the rims are completely covered in metal. If you think you haven’t completely covered a piece of the rim, polish it again. To keep the rim shining, brush it all over. This cleaning step can also be done using a terry cloth.

Step 3: Clean your cymbals

Rubber drum cymbals are used on electronic drum sets like the Roland Pro. Wash the silicone cymbal with lukewarm water and a moist rag before polishing it.

If you wish to polish the silicone cymbal, you’ll need 303 Aerospace Protectant. They will have a completely new appearance after polishing. Ensure that the rubber cymbal’s wooden pieces do not come in contact with both the chrome shine. As a result, while cleaning the cymbals, line the fragile sections with masking tape.