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For Jon, Our MIJ expert!!

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Jon,

Turns out I acquired a couple of Gretsch Shells. Is there an MIJ lug for bass drum and toms (they are different sizes) that will fit Gretsch Shells?

What do you think, do they exist?

Posted on 13 years ago
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I'm gonna pipe in here-sorry.Early Ludwig Accent lugs look very similar to Gretsch-try those!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks, bro, but I'm looking for cheap lugs here, I imagine the Luddys would cost about the same as original Gretsch lugs.

Posted on 13 years ago
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As far as I know, the Gretsch look-a-likes by Pearl are, I believe, the same size as the original Gretsch lugs. They are certainly cheaper than the Gretsch. I have some of the snare lugs, but not sure if I have any of the bass or large tom sized ones...

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From jonnistix

As far as I know, the Gretsch look-a-likes by Pearl are, I believe, the same size as the original Gretsch lugs. They are certainly cheaper than the Gretsch. I have some of the snare lugs, but not sure if I have any of the bass or large tom sized ones...

Just wanted to add.Yes Pearl made copys of the Gretsch lugs you can fine these on 40 or so names of sets..But the Gretsch copy lugs hole's will not work on a Gretsch drum shell the mounting screws are closer than the Gretsch, you would have to re-drill one of the holes...Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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From MIKEY777

Just wanted to add.Yes Pearl made copys of the Gretsch lugs you can fine these on 40 or so names of sets..But the Gretsch copy lugs hole's will not work on a Gretsch drum shell the mounting screws are closer than the Gretsch, you would have to re-drill one of the holes...Mikey

Mikey knows best...

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 13 years ago
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I got a set of 4 maple Slingerland shells on Ebay (2 1960s & 2 1970s) that were completely stripped bare. I used late 60s and early 70s Pearl "battleship" lugs and they fit right into the holes without any extra fiddling around. Using MIJ lugs is a good idea I think.

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/2010-08-13144256.jpg[/IMG]

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 13 years ago
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That's s really nice job. Congrats!!!!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Those are sweet!

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 13 years ago
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I don't want to steal this thread but if you like this kit- I found a Tama Rockstar bass drum 22" (of course we cannot compare them to Slingerlands)in the same finish - it's a really FUN kit and totally great sounding- I use it in the practice room- 22x14 Tama, 14x14 Slingerland, 12x8 Slingerland. Crazy mash up of a kit- 2 1960s Slingerland shells with Pearl lugs and hardware and a 90s Tama Rockstar bass drum- but a sweet sound going on- it works.

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/DSC_0271-1_edit1.jpg[/IMG]

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 13 years ago
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