Well, i bought the shell, hoops, lugs, tension rods, snares, and a Trick throw-off and butt plate. I go to start putting the lugs on and find out that the lugs are too long for the metal shell meaning that the threaded posts are too long. So when you put the screws on the lug is loose and clanks back and forth. So now I have to get more lugs. I didn't know there was a difference between the lugs on a wood shell and a metal shell Gretsch. Are the lugs the same and it is just a different washer used on the COB snare? I think I am just going to get a complete drum with a Lightning and put the 42 strand snares on it. I swear to God I never thought this was going to be this much of a pain. All this and I think what I really want is a Dynasonic. LOL! Anyone need snares for a wood RB snare drum? I have a COB shell, hoops from the same drum too. These look just like the ones on my RB snare which is approximately 59-61 era. I am ready to scrap this project. Frustrated in Florida.