So I am cleaning up my new 1965 Jazzfest and have come to notice that 8 of the t-rods are 1 5/8 and 8 are 1 7/8. I have read that the 1 5/8 length is correct but was wondering if 1 7/8 on one side of the drum would be functionally sound? I just like keeping the drum as original as it came to me as possible but also want to have it tune up and play correctly. Thoughts?
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Jazzfest Tension Rod Question
1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 8 years ago
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I've had a few snare drums like that.
FWIW: I always used longer tension rods on the bottom snare drum head.
With shorter tension rods, once in a while one would loosen up and end up on the floor during the gig.
Usually the rod underneath the spot I was hitting all night.....
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I've had a few snare drums like that.FWIW: I always used longer tension rods on the bottom snare drum head. With shorter tension rods, once in a while one would loosen up and end up on the floor during the gig. Usually the rod underneath the spot I was hitting all night.....
+1 with the above. I've had a few Jazz Festivals, Acrolites and Standards that came with both sizes. 1-5/8" tension rods are the correct length, but there should be no issues with the slightly longer rods.
-Mark
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Great info! Thank you both so much for the replies. Now the resto continues!
1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
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