Article: Next-Generation Carbon Fiber Technology Delivers All-New High Quality, Yet Affordable, Drum Rack Systems.

September 17, 2003 - Marcato Percussion president David Martin announced that his firm has developed an all-new affordable rack system based on next-generation carbon fiber composite technology.

Marcato Braided Vibration Dampening(tm) Rack Systems are specifically designed to provide the active percussionist with a lightweight, durable and ultimately superior alternative to steel rack systems.

BVD Racks are 1.50" diameter thin-wall carbon fiber tubes, that incorporate a unique braided structure that serves to reduce, and virtually eliminate the problem of sympathetic vibration between hardware. "In the world of percussion we want our drums to vibrate, ...

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