I have wondered that same thing. I have not found suitable replacements for them and have thus far only determined that I would have to make my own out of aluminum tube. I'll be interested to see if anyone has any better ideas.

I read on a forum, that they're 10mm, like Sonor. I'm gonna order a few and see.

Good Day,

Over here in the auld world a lot of folk use these:

http://www.stdrums.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p309_eyletsn6-1-2.html

They are infinitesimally larger in the shaft than the badge hole. So enlarge the badge hole slightly and Bob's yr uncle. Here's one in situ:

http://s752.beta.photobucket.com/user/dirtyboppa/media/White%20Pearl%20boppa%20%20SOLD/2ba0e559.jpg.html?sort=6&o=21

Spart

I have used the 10 mm previously, as the 6½ mm (1/4") are a new item.

10 mm looks like this:

http://www.gratisimage.dk/share.php?id=23B5_4A546303

(Click on the picture to get it in mega-size)

I think it works OK on the newer badge than Sparts very tasteful, older kit. BUt why not go for the smaller ones, now they are available?

Jon

Seems the small ones are available in the US:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRASS-OR-CHROME-OVER-BRASS-GROMMET-FOR-VINTAGE-PREMIER-DRUM-SHELL-BADGES-/121073781703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c308f4bc7

Jon

Detroitdrumexchange on FeeBay sells them too