Griots Garage DA BP?

**93fox** · 04-12-2011, 07:32 PM

So i recently purchased a PCXP and well lets just say im not that big of a fan of it. so im planning on getting a Griots Garage DA and was wondering what size of backing plate does it come with? im asking this because i want to use 5.5 pads with it and i dont know if backing plate it comes with is suitable for 5.5 pads. i see that AG pictures it with a BP and says to attach a 6.5 pad but i dont want to use 6.5 pads. for you guys that have this da, whats the actual size that it comes with? OR should i buy this adapter D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11 because i have a 4 3/4 inch rotary that i love how it fits with the 5.5 pads i have. any advice from you GG DA users would be very much appreciated!

**ziggo99** · 04-12-2011, 07:40 PM

It's a 6" backing plate.

**93fox** · 04-12-2011, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by ziggo99

It's a 6" backing plate.

wow thats a bummer...

**rwright** · 04-12-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by 93fox

wow thats a bummer...

Not sure if you are aware but you can replace the backing plate with any size DA backing plate. As soon as I opened my Griot's DA I swapped the backing plate for a Lake Country 5". My 6" backing plate sits in the box.

**Flash Gordon** · 04-12-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by 93fox

wow thats a bummer...

On a side note. It (6") works great with 6.5" Surbufs

**93fox** · 04-12-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by rwright

Not sure if you are aware but you can replace the backing plate with any size DA backing plate. As soon as I opened my Griot's DA I swapped the backing plate for a Lake Country 5". My 6" backing plate sits in the box.

yea i am fully aware of that but i didnt really want to purchase another backing plate. thats why i asked if the adapters are a good idea?

**rwright** · 04-12-2011, 07:58 PM

I have the adapter to use with the 1-Pad system (who remembers that?) and I see your point. I have 2 5" backing plates in case something happens to one. Really this is your decision to make but my vote goes to buying a DA backing plate.

**Flash Gordon** · 04-12-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by 93fox

yea i am fully aware of that but i didnt really want to purchase another backing plate. thats why i asked if the adapters are a good idea?

What size BP is on your PC?

**93fox** · 04-12-2011, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by rwright

I have the adapter to use with the 1-Pad system (who remembers that?) and I see your point. I have 2 5" backing plates in case something happens to one. Really this is your decision to make but my vote goes to buying a DA backing plate.

yea thats what i thought too. i dont really feel like switching BP from my rotary to my da and back and forth. hey rwright, vote on this. sell the PC and get GG OR keep PC and save for 3401.

**93fox** · 04-12-2011, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

What size BP is on your PC?

its a 5 inch. but since i was planning on selling it, it was gonna go along with the pc. flash gordon, vote on this. sell the PC and get GG OR keep PC and save for 3401.