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Gretsch washers to flip or not, to flatten or not

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I'm to the assembly stage on a few of my 70's Gretsch toms. I'm having to make a decision in regards to tension rod washers, I've noticed a slight dishing shape on the flat washers that attach from the inside shell. If i re-install I'm afraid of the washer not sitting flush and having decent contact with the shell. If I opt to flip them and I'm sure they would make better contact dished inward.

Also if i decide to install clean side up, the washers lose that well worn look that comes from age. I could probably re-flatten the washers by using a hammer then install patina side up. any advice?

Posted on 12 years ago
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From crashboombam

I'm to the assembly stage on a few of my 70's Gretsch toms. I'm having to make a decision in regards to tension rod washers, I've noticed a slight dishing shape on the flat washers that attach from the inside shell. If i re-install I'm afraid of the washer not sitting flush and having decent contact with the shell. If I opt to flip them and I'm sure they would make better contact dished inward.Also if i decide to install clean side up, the washers lose that well worn look that comes from age. I could probably re-flatten the washers by using a hammer then install patina side up. any advice?

Thin piece of rubber & a rubber mallet will flatten them out with no marks or scars. You can also use a small vise with a "rubber" around it...works like a charm. The key is using the least invasive tools you have at hand, let's face it...washers are washers. Use the old noodle & come up with something that won't scar them up.

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