I'm getting tired of the metallic overtones my 70's Gretsch drums give off. It's the spring reverb inside the lugs, right? What is the best material to use to pack the lugs with? Or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks.
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Posted on 13 years ago
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Cotton or foam. I have cotton packed in mine.
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The tried and true.
Thanks bulldog.
I just also wonder if this is all part of "That Great Gretsch Sound?" Did Art Blakey pack the lugs of his drums. I dare say NOT.
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I used cotton squares which are for removing make-up. I folded them in half and wrapped them around the spring. I left the internal dampening in the drums and dont get any ringing from those
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1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
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1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
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