I have a restoration project going and need a pair of the early '70's bass drum spurs. I am curious if I can use the newer large spurs if I acquire the approprate mounts. In other words, are the holes in the shell large enough to retrofit the newer heavier spurs into a 3 ply early '70's bass drum without drilling?
thanks
I have a restoration project going and need a pair of the early '70's bass drum spurs. I am curious if I can use the newer large spurs if I acquire the approprate mounts. In other words, are the holes in the shell large enough to retrofit the newer heavier spurs into a 3 ply early '70's bass drum without drilling?thanks
The mount will bolt up, but you may have to enlarge the hole for the spur ever so slightly.
Correct. The holes will line up, but the hole widening required will endanger the mount. This will put it precariously close to the screw hole. You really need to be careful when doing this.
Can I ask, why are you doing this?
If it's for increased stability, be careful. In case you haven't considered it yet, you could always just mount Luddy gull wing spurs there. Use the original holes and use a solid large silver washer (the kind found on floor tom legs) there. That would cover the hole. Pretty cool stuff. I just did this very thing on my Gold Sparkle kit.
The original small curved spurs aren't that hard to find either. Like Michael said, itf its a stability thing there are other ways. Like a bass drum anchor on the front hoop.
If all you're missing is the spurs, then in a pinch you can use simple steel bar stock as a quick and inexpensive temporary (or permanent) replacement. You can get regular or even stainless steel 3/8" square bar stock pretty cheap, and most places will cut it to length for no charge. Put it in a vice, use a mallet or hammer to bend in into a curve, and voila...spurs. I've done this for several bass drums and it works fine.
Jeff
My reason for asking was A). I bought the large ones on Ebay. B). I have the smaller ones on some other kits and they appeared fragile. C). I'm going to use this restoration kit as a road kit so authenticity was not an issue.
I thought I'd ask rather than blowing more Ebay cash and freight. Many thanks
My reason for asking was A). I bought the large ones on Ebay. B). I have the smaller ones on some other kits and they appeared fragile. C). I'm going to use this restoration kit as a road kit so authenticity was not an issue.I thought I'd ask rather than blowing more Ebay cash and freight. Many thanks
Let me ask you this do you push the bass drum when you are striking it?? AKA) are you having to pull it back to you after a few minutes of playing??
Jeff, thanks for the suggestion on the bar stock.
Yes, I actually do push it quite hard. I have been a double kick guy for many many moons, now I'm doing old guy copy stuff and am going down to a 4pc with 22" and a double pedal so yea, that little thing jumps around quite a bit from the slappin'. I feel sorry for it. I'm using a Champagne sparkle I got for my son for now. The restoration project will allow my boy to have his kit back.
Last week I had that little kit packed up and loaded and I got to sit there and watch the guitar players work. Ah,...I lived long enough to see that.Clapping Happy2
Jeff, thanks for the suggestion on the bar stock. Yes, I actually do push it quite hard. I have been a double kick guy for many many moons, now I'm doing old guy copy stuff and am going down to a 4pc with 22" and a double pedal so yea, that little thing jumps around quite a bit from the slappin'. I feel sorry for it. I'm using a Champagne sparkle I got for my son for now. The restoration project will allow my boy to have his kit back.Last week I had that little kit packed up and loaded and I got to sit there and watch the guitar players work. Ah,...I lived long enough to see that.Clapping Happy2
the reason i was asking is the larger spurs want make much difference in that regard, just keep it stock. and as suggested before try a bass drum rim mounted anchor!!
I've ALWAYS had the issue of the "wandering" bass drum. Maybe I have a heavy foot, or do something technically incorrect. But the only way I found to keep the bass, tom and cymbal from walking across the room is to take a 16 gauge speaker wire looped at the ends and hook it over the T rods on either side of the bass and run it behind the throne. If it pulls ME foward, well then "Houston we have a problem".
