I just picked up this nice 80's Tama snare drum
To round out a group of Superstar orphans
that I have been slowly gathering over the last few years
The drum needs cleaning and some general tlc and is hurting most
for one original lug casing, which was replaced at some point
with what I believe to be an Artstar model lug
Are these lugs hard to find?
I did read that these snare drums were produced in fairly large numbers back in the day
That one odd lug
That odd one is an Artstar lug ( I think Granstars used them as well ) Haven't personally looked for a lug, but I would assume it isn't that hard to track one down.
Didn't tama stain the inside to match the outside?
Nice drum... I have it's '84 Rosewood Nephew... Same hardware as yours except for the (internal section) of the muffler... mine has just one pad.
Have not seen those lugs up for grabs, but will keep you in mind if I do.
I have recently had a few offers to buy mine...but it is not leaving my side......Ever...
Cheers
John
I know this is true of toms and bass drums. But I don't think it was with the snares. I'm not 100%, but I can't recall any snare interiors being stained as well. Though ( and maybe It's me ) but the the interior shot I don't think is of the Tama. The Tama if you'll notice has the white strap attached to the snares. On the interior shot, you'll notice the snares are attached using screws ( Radioking Style ) And from what I see of the internal tone control, also screams Slingerland.
I know this is true of toms and bass drums. But I don't think it was with the snares. I'm not 100%, but I can't recall any snare interiors being stained as well. Though ( and maybe It's me ) but the the interior shot I don't think is of the Tama. The Tama if you'll notice has the white strap attached to the snares. On the interior shot, you'll notice the snares are attached using screws ( Radioking Style ) And from what I see of the internal tone control, also screams Slingerland.
Good observation.... Also the rim/hoop...
Mistaken pic thrown in ....
Cheers
John
Thanks fellas ..good catch Jay, I made the nessasary changes
I believe I have the right view this time
These thumbnails are so darned small lol
Latzanimal yes I am pretty sure the interior is stained like the bass and toms
John I was just reading about the rosewood model
and yes is best you hang on to it for sure
I know this is true of toms and bass drums. But I don't think it was with the snares. I'm not 100%, but I can't recall any snare interiors being stained as well. Though ( and maybe It's me ) but the the interior shot I don't think is of the Tama. The Tama if you'll notice has the white strap attached to the snares. On the interior shot, you'll notice the snares are attached using screws ( Radioking Style ) And from what I see of the internal tone control, also screams Slingerland.
I was wondering the same thing. Now that he has the correct pics, I think its safe....
Ken, those lugs come up occasionally on eBay, not cheap....
Those Superstar orphans mentioned earlier
