Hi if you can post a photo or two of the ones you have Pearl used 4 types and shapes on the T-rods and claws...I will have the ones you need...Best to email me my P.M. box is full just about every day...Mikey

If you want modern ones, go here:

www.drumfactorydirect.com Matt will have them and his prices are great.

Thanks Guys!!

While we're on the subject of Pearl Valencias.......how good or bad are the snare drums? Do they stay in tune? Can they be made to sound good?

many thanks.

If you work it, it can sound pretty good. Tear it down, completely. Sand the interior smooth, tape the holes from the outside, lacquer the interior with 2 coats. Smooth or recut the edges. If they are roundover edges, sand them very smooth bofore lacquering, then coat the edges as well. If there are no snare beds, sand some in. If the edges are like Gretsch edges, this is the perfect candidate for a lesson in hand cut bearing edges, at least sand over the collar to allow the collar of the head to slide over easier. Or, you can send it to me and I'll do it. All these 3 ply shells should be sanded and lacquered. It adds strength to the shell as well as allowing them to resonate better.

I dont think they have the long ones i only seen ones that are alittle over are 4" long 3.33 each wow and thats without claws...The ones he needs that should be on the drums are anywere from 6 1/4"-7 1/2" long...the ones i have are alot cheaper then DFD and are the real deal vintage pearl ones...Mikey