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OH NO It happened! RK Lug fail! Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Well I put a lovely new Remo Skyntone Head on my 50's RK Snare this evening. It tuned up lovely. Sound absolutely awesome. I never tried a ST head on that snare before and was like magic.

So I re-head the rest of my RK's with Fyberskins. All good. So I nip out on an errand, which is handy because I want the heads to settle for a while before any fine tuning.

Anyway get back and start looking at the drums. I lift up the Snare and theres that rattle and a roll sound coming from within it. What? I thought. And sure enough an entire bolt assembly had come away from inside the lug and fell back through the hole into the drum. I nearly cried.

Luckily I have found a replacement on feebay. Its going to take awhile to get to me. I was planning on using the entire kit for a Big Band show tomorrow night. Gutted! I using my 70's 402 that seems to fit in with the Toms. I might take my Super COB along too just in case its better in the room.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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OH, NO....! That is the ultimate nightmare for one of these drums. I recently posted just mentioning that I heard/ felt a tension screw 'buck' with a cracking noise on mine- to much tension. I just thought I'd try a higher tuning (probably cos it's got American vintage head on it) they realy darken the tone. Nothing's actually Broken yet though. It's ok that you got a replacement though. I found out that those skyntones are probably the best 'calf like' head. Unfortunately though I thought it might not have been letting the drum project enough in the band situation ( on my other RK 60s 10 lug artist? Model). Don't know what you think?

I love the jazz era
Posted on 9 years ago
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When I get back from the shop I'd better check mine it's been sitting there for weeks- with a cpl rehearsals Inbetween:p

I love the jazz era
Posted on 9 years ago
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I happen to have just 1 CHROME RK snare lug...in very good shape........Pm me if wanted...thanks

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 9 years ago
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My first RK I bought from member VTM2000 had the lugs replaced with modern repros....the originals came with the deal....

They look fine, and no chance of failure

Kevin
Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks all. I believe the replacement is a 40's which has gently oxidised, one that will sit quietly amongst the others not looking out of place. I love that look, like patina on old cymbals. I'm just hoping the guy is cool and it will show up at my door in a few days time as advertised.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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From blairndrums

I happen to have just 1 CHROME RK snare lug...in very good shape........Pm me if wanted...thanks

If the poo really hits the fan with this deal I may need to come to you. Thank you for your offer. I'll post up here as it all progresses.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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From kevins

My first RK I bought from member VTM2000 had the lugs replaced with modern repros....the originals came with the deal....They look fine, and no chance of failure

Kev, this was the very reason I went to the repop lugs on this shell. :)

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Kev, this was the very reason I went to the repop lugs on this shell. :)

Yeah I can see what your saying, but in for a penny in for a pound, all 20 will have to be fitted or else it will look weird.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Kev, this was the very reason I went to the repop lugs on this shell. :)

Yeah I can see what your saying, but in for a penny in for a pound, all 20 will have to be fitted or else it will look weird. I guess if I keep the original the vintage value may be kept.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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