Hello!
I've got a 1972 COB snare that has a problematic Zoomatic Strainer (who doesn't?). The tension adjustment knob is totally missing so I can't get the right sound of of the drum (it holds tension like it should but it's just a little too 'wet').
Here's my dillema: I've found a guy in Bedford, TX that has some replacement knobs (not original) that will work, but he has to basically rebuild the strainer to get the knob on and it's gonna cost at least $75.
If I want to just buy a brand new strainer for the drum, what strainers should I pick from? Does anyone else have experience replacing the strainer on a brass drum like this for a newer one?
p.s. I'll keep all the original parts so I can put them back on the retain the value of the drum, but I need this drum to sound good... because it's a musical instrument and should be played!
Thanks!