hi there
ive got a 70s black gretsch kit with 2 bas drum mounted toms. Theyve got an utterly useless tom holder, which has seen better days.
Can any on ehelp with ideas for replacing the tom holder on the bass drum and on the toms themselvers- any suggestions would be most welcome. Im just starting out playing and its very frustrating when every time i hit the tom it falls off!
best wishes
shaun hall (uk)
RIMS mounts on a stand, or possibly 2 snare stands for the toms. DO NOT drill ANY new holes in any drums to attatch different mounts. This will completely kill the resale value of your kit, not to mention you will never be able to show your face here again (just kidding, but seriously it is a big no no!). Gretsch didn't have the best hardware, especially the 70s models, but any alteration will be a serious down grade in value.
RIMS mounts on a stand, or possibly 2 snare stands for the toms. DO NOT drill ANY new holes in any drums to attatch different mounts. This will completely kill the resale value of your kit, not to mention you will never be able to show your face here again (just kidding, but seriously it is a big no no!). Gretsch didn't have the best hardware, especially the 70s models, but any alteration will be a serious down grade in value.
I completely 2nd that motion "DO NOT PUT EXTRA HOLES IN YOU DRUMS!!!!!" Yeah mounting hardware has never been gretsch's strong point, just mount em on a snare drum stand, it works very well and looks cool, Jumping2
Warning!! This might sound dumb: Not knowing which of the '70's Gretsch mount systems you have, could you not just replace what you have with a "Monster-Tom" style mount? These mounts came on '70's drums and I don't think replacing what you have, with a "Monster" system, would harm your kit's vintage-ness; might keep it that way. Maybe it would take the assistance of a pro repair guy, but perhaps this might be a more suitable solution? My "Monster-Tom" system is original and has not failed or given me any problems in the 32 years I've owned them. Just a thought. The rims-mount and snare stand solutions would be easier and probably less costly, but not vintage (if that matters).
using a couple pearl ss mounts that clip on the rim. they work for small, light toms. they hold the drums firm and detach easy.
hi thereive got a 70s black gretsch kit with 2 bas drum mounted toms. Theyve got an utterly useless tom holder, which has seen better days. Can any on ehelp with ideas for replacing the tom holder on the bass drum and on the toms themselvers- any suggestions would be most welcome. Im just starting out playing and its very frustrating when every time i hit the tom it falls off!best wishesshaun hall (uk)
Do your shells have the black or white hex ball type mount with the big circular chrome plate and if removed would leave you this?
yep thats the one! anyone got any ideas where i could get another monster tom pipe made- it looks like the thread for the the nut which holds the tom onto the pipe has gone- it wont tighten.
yep thats the one! anyone got any ideas where i could get another monster tom pipe made- it looks like the thread for the the nut which holds the tom onto the pipe has gone- it wont tighten.
Hi I maybe be able to help you on this..Do you need the mount for the tom? if so i have them they are new old stock from the 70s.If you need the tube [Gretsch used two of them on the bass drum} i also have the tube's used...Just let me know what parts you need..Thanks Mikey
