Dear Members (especially, jonnistix The King),
My early 70's Star kit is nearly finished and in fine playing condition. Thnks for the help, everyone!
When I first bought the kit however, I noticed that a patch of the original wrap was worn away where the clamp on the bass drum to which the tom is mounted had rubbed against the wrap. There was not enough clearance. This type of clamp can be seen on the posts Looking for Royal Star parts by bbluigi, 04-12-2009 and Black Jack Kits by Old School 01-30-2010. The clamp was an excellent idea in that the entire mount did not have to be removed to get it off but, as I say, no clearance was provided. If the clamp became loose, the wrap was damaged. The gentleman who re-wrapped my drums (he is an avid collector) happened to have what looks like an identical set-up but with no "easy off" clamp...just a one piece circular piece which fits over the rail. No scraping or ruined wrap!!! Here is my question. Did Star make such a one-piece contraption or is it possibly a Slingerland or other type? I know my drums were original with no added pieces.
Thank you very much.
Brian
