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Please help identifying these T-rods

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These came off a 70's Ludwig marching bass drum. The claws are Ludwig, but the T-rods look like old Gretsch or Rogers, but the don't have the "dimple" on the heads of the T like Rogers. I've never seen replacement bowtie T-rods. Any ideas? Thanks much!

http://s805.photobucket.com/user/drumgeek74/slideshow/T-rods

Posted on 11 years ago
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gretsch T rod ludwig claw

Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks, Vin. You're positive they're Gretsch? I have 20 of them and am prob gonna ebay them, but I'd hate for them to turn out to be something else and have an irate customer...

Posted on 11 years ago
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Vinvibe is correct gretsch 50's t rods with ludwig hoop claws

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks! : )

Posted on 11 years ago
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Might these actually be Ludwig? They came off a marching drum, just like the ones from this link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1958-Ludwig-Bass-Drum-12-High-Tension-Lugs-24-T-Rods-24-Claws-/251377425431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a87431c17&nma=true&si=PRTleg%252BIfi8IPt6gZ%252BGFl8qdFwI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Posted on 11 years ago
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No they are most certainly Gretsch t rods

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks, vintagemore2000. Do you think it's just a coincidence that another vintage Luddy marching bass drum had the same looking T-rods, though?

I hope they're Gretsch, but I don't want to mis-lead anyone if they're not...

Posted on 11 years ago
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Could you post another pic of the t rods with the claw not on the t rods? I maybe changing my mind.Also what is the length of the t rod?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Question: What are the threads on the T rod. Metric or American?

Man they both look like some MIJ I had in a box. Claw looks like Whitehall.

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 11 years ago
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