This month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month comes from Steve Barone of Erie, PA. I’ve always liked using a drum rack, but over the years I’ve tried to find ways to reduce mass and shave weight from my hardware case. I’m not afraid to get handy with a pipe cutter, so this is my latest incarnation, which Brent Barnett at Gibraltar has dubbed the “ghost rack.” As you can see in the photos, the rack seems to disappear into the kit, highlighting the beautiful finish (Pearl MCX in Mocha Tamo, in this instance.) Another thing worth noting is the ergonomic quality of the setup. Everything is in front of me, I don’t have to twist my back, and there is zero wasted space. The OffSet bass pedal largely makes this possible, and since my band plays a variety of styles, venues and volumes, items like a flat ride and […]