I have a late 50's-early 60's Slingerland Solid Snare with the Clamshell Strainer. I just got a set of Puresound Snares that are for this very drum. After installing the snares, I noticed that they press very tightly against the snare beds when engaged.
When I first purchased the drum it had another set of snares on it, and they were attached at each end with the normal screw, but there were three small washers under each screw.
A few questions here:
Has anyone heard of this problem?
Does anyone have the actual snares that came with this drum or know where to get them?
Any suggestions on a remedy besides the washers?
Thanks,
Stixofire