I just received a gorgeous Slingerland Sound King snare I'd found online, with a Zoomatic strainer- but unfortunately, the cap to the thumb screw of the snare adjuster is missing, so I have to twist the screw to fine tune the snare tension. Does anyone have the cap you twist to adjust tension?
Thanks!
Once the knob comes off, that's pretty much it! They can be rebuilt, though. What I've done is to get a larger tone control knob, drill it out to 5mm, and press-fit it onto the shaft. Works every time. The only problem is that it's tough to find 5mm drill bits. I purchased mine on eBay. US size drill bits were either to small or too large a hole to work properly. Attached are pictures of a Zoomatic I repaired some years ago. I also have another Zoomatic I repaired just a few months ago. The knob won't come off!
-Mark
Pretty sure some guys have used Fender the metal Knurled knobs from basses etc..
Cheers
John
Believe it or not - I do! It's either for the Zoomatic or a muffler knob. Not sure....how do I tell?
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Muffler is drilled right through and threaded (as per the pic) ... Zoom' is a push on affair.. not threaded..
Cheers
John
As previously mentioned, a nice knob from a guitar also works well. I've got a Zoomatic on a 60's COB Sound King with a knurled guitar knob, with a beautiful abalone pearl insert! Wish I had a picture to post!
-Mark
They should! Just saw this thread after replying to your PM, John
I'll try a guitar knob.
Thanks guys
John, I'd still be interested in your muffler knob, might try and drill it out as has been suggested here!
Is there a Slongerland throw-off with the same hole spacing as the Zoomatic?
Thanks guys!
There's really nothing else that fits the Zoomatic hole spacing...except the Trick strainer with Zoomatic adapter plate. Very pricey. Here's a link... http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOMINO-INNOVATIONS-TRICK-GS007-TO-SLINGERLAND-SNARE-RETROKIT-NEW-READY-TO-USE-/401054739163?hash=item5d60b9aadb:g:K58AAOSwT6pVzBqn
-Mark
