Hi! I'm new to the forum, and hoping someone here can help me fix the snare tension knob assembly on my Gretsch snare. The drum is an early 80's square badge 6.5x14 with the Lightning throwoff.

The threaded tension knob for snare tension adjustments on the drum doesn't seem to be catching anything when i try to re-install. Figuring the knob was stripped, i ordered another but even with the new one the same issue presents.

Should i assume the receiver is stripped, or is there some trick to assembling these that i'm missing? I really love this drum and it's a drag being without it; i hope i don't need to buy a whole new butt plate for it!

Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

Dan