Yes. Get a Trick GS007 and get a thing called a retroplate from Mike McCraw. It is a plate made to fit your existing Zoomatic holes. You bolt the Trick or whatever you want to the plate and attach the plate to the shell. It's a cool thing. I am trying to get him to make one for me for my Gretsch COB snare. I think he already makes them for Slingy, Ludwig, Yamaha, and a few other brands. The guy is really nice too.

http://www.dwsnare.com/html/Slingerland_drums.html

I almost want to buy a Slingy Krupa COB just so I can play one with a smooth strainer that works.

Hi all,

I'd be really interested to hear from anyone who has installed the Trick strainer on their Slingerland. Any comments / advice gratefully received. Does the $95 include the strainer? (I hope so, got to pay postage to the UK!) I've been researching the Zoomatic strainer, which seems to be prone to some well-known "issues". I've just bought a Slingerland Artist snare (waiting for it to arrive) - the drum looks to be in really good condition and rather than busting the Zoomatic I'm thinking of replacing it straight away, and keeping the original safe. It also comes with the original snare head and snares, which I'll also put in safe-keeping. So basically I'm looking for any advice on the Trick strainer, heads and snares (surely Pure Sound?)! Really would appreciate any input (comments / advice) - the knowledge on this forum is amazing.

Thanks in advance.

What's wrong with your Zoomy ?

That price includes the strainer but you can buy the strainer and butt for $69 and make an adapter for a lot less.

I haven't heard or read anything to where the Zoomatic strainer is fragile like, say the b&b lugs. I only know from the Slingy snare I have but it is pretty much brand new looking from way back in '68 - '70. It is interesting, and pretty original to this site, that someone wishes to replace a Zoomatic strainer in an effort to keep it safe.

I believe Kevins was sort of making the same point with his post in this thread.

You may want to ask around to some of the old hands on here before wasting 100 bucks on something that you probably don't need, in my opinion. Unless of course, you just like the Trick strainer and want to rock it instead, then by all means go for it!

The following link is a page from the Webmaster, David, who details how to repair a Zoomatic strainer. He also mentions that they are a good durable strainer as long as you don't overtighten it.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/zoomatic_strainer_repair.html

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Thanks guys, I think you've brought me back to my senses. After some reflection I think I may be a little over zealous in my plans... I should be receiving the snare today, so will check it over later. There shouldn't be any problems with it however - this was just a contingency plan. Good to know that a replacement is available if need be though...

OK, now I know that I was being a chump thinking of replacing the strainer... Received the snare drum yesterday: in wonderful condition, really so good. (I've just posted some pics on the main vintage drums thread if you want to see her.) No issues at all with the Zoomatic. Just got to remember not to over tighten, yeh? Cheers all.

It's not really an "over-tightening" issue that causes the problem....its more a problem of the snare cord becoming slack over time causing the adjuster screw to over-extend, causing the issues with the strainer. Keep an eye on the cord regularly and you should be able to avoid the issue. Yes Sir

Here's a couple of links on the zoomatic that are very helpful...

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_5_strainers_zoomatic-1.html

http://vintagedrumguide.com/zoomatic_strainer_repair.html

These were from the main vintage drum website....