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Slingerland repro bass drum claws

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Does anyone know why the reproduction Slingerland kick drum claws on Drummaker.com would state that they are almost exactly the same as the vintage claws BUT work best with a key type tension rod and not the T rods? I am puzzled why the repro would come with this disclaimer when the original had the T rods to begin with.

With one of my life goals being to NEVER buy one single thing from Ebay, finding these darned claws and torpedo type T rods is proving to be a bit of a challenge. It looks like repros are going to have to be the move, but not if I have to use the key type tension rods. If anybody knows of a brick and mortar type drum shop (real place with employees, an address and a building and stuff) that would possible carry these items, I would appreciate any info on that as well.

have a wonderful evening

drumhack Mister TMister TMister TMister TMister T

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Posted on 14 years ago
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There has got to be someone on this forum that has some of those. If I had 'em, you would have 'em.

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Try www.drumfactorydirect.com

See if the repro stuff they carry is the dame or not. And then you don't have to buy from e-profit.

From drumhack

Does anyone know why the reproduction Slingerland kick drum claws on Drummaker.com would state that they are almost exactly the same as the vintage claws BUT work best with a key type tension rod and not the T rods? I am puzzled why the repro would come with this disclaimer when the original had the T rods to begin with. With one of my life goals being to NEVER buy one single thing from Ebay, finding these darned claws and torpedo type T rods is proving to be a bit of a challenge. It looks like repros are going to have to be the move, but not if I have to use the key type tension rods. If anybody knows of a brick and mortar type drum shop (real place with employees, an address and a building and stuff) that would possible carry these items, I would appreciate any info on that as well. have a wonderful evening drumhack Mister TMister TMister TMister TMister T

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I'm going to guess that the front part on these that clips onto the hoop is spaced a little further from where the t-rod goes in through the hole. The little bit of extra distance may cause the t-rod to catch on the front of the clip. If that makes any sense... If that is the case I bet using a few washers instead of just one would give you the spacing you need.

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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My old Slingy kits have two washers on on each claw.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From lucky

My old Slingy kits have two washers on on each claw.

Now that you mention it mine do as well

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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79 kit does. 71 kit does not. 68 kit unknown??? - arrives tomorrow (finally!).

Posted on 14 years ago
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