Hello, I have a bunch of vintage Gretsch lugs from a 40's or 50's bass drum or floor tom. My research indicates that they are either a broadkaster type lug or a "rocket" lug. Can anyone confirm this. I really have no use for them other than to find out some more history and put them up on Ebay. Does anyone know anything about these? I've seen some snares with the same lugs describes as a "super structure" Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rodney
Hello, I have a bunch of vintage Gretsch lugs from a 40's or 50's bass drum or floor tom. My research indicates that they are either a broadkaster type lug or a "rocket" lug. Can anyone confirm this. I really have no use for them other than to find out some more history and put them up on Ebay. Does anyone know anything about these? I've seen some snares with the same lugs describes as a "super structure" Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Rodney
Hi Rodney!
I could use 16 of the Rocket Lugs (1st picture)
Can you please measure the space between
the mounting holes?
Thanks
here maybe this will help the 1st pic is a Rocket lug which were the first lugs on the original broadkasters,http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/snare_gretsch/gretsch_40.jpg
the 2nd pic is the lug is the version you would see on a renown snare drum. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/snare_gretsch/gretsch_40_pearl_large.jpg
Just saw your Pics yes that is the famous rocket lug!!!
Rodney - I could use some of these lugs.....if you have any left after the sveinosound order.
I have them on my 6x10 47 Gretsch tom here.
Thanks,
here are six that I have? they are somwhat gold plated most of it has worn off.
Very cool!! My (early 1930's) Walburg and Auge has the Gretsch Rocket lugs... and Bass Drum tone control.
Interesting how the 2 companies collaborated.
