I picked up a Black badge 1970s COB Gene Krupa snare the other day, but it has a few issues.
I am looking for either the knob, of the knob assembly for a Zoomatic Strainer.
Also, the bad on the butt plate is missing, so I need a butt plate as well.
Does anyone have these parts for sale?
The rest of the drum is in pretty good condition, so I am looking for Good parts. They don't have to be Perfect.
Randy
[email]randallpinkfloyd65@gmail.com[/email]
Hello Randy (VintageUSADrum) and Welcome to the forum!
In regards to the knob on the Zoomatic strainer, this has always been the weak spot! The sad news is that the knob is a press-fit. Once it comes off, that's pretty much it. I've had luck in the past with using a Slingerland muffler knob, the larger version, and slightly drilling out the hole so I can tap the knob onto the shaft. I also have a Sound King snare, with Zoomatic strainer, that uses a nice chromed knob for a guitar volume control! Looks great, too, as it has a beautiful pearl inset! These knobs attach with a small allen screw. The last option, and expensive, is to send your Zoomatic to Jim Petty for a complete rebuild, which includes a new knob. I believe it's about $100. Jim does great work! Here's a link... www.jp2creations.com
Just click the "parts" link and then "Slingerland Zoomatic Strainer" link. You'll see the knobs in question.
Oh, and what did you mean by "the bad on the butt plate is missing"?
Good luck!
-Mark
Hey Jim!
While this is an excellent "how to" article, it doesn't address the missing knob.
-Mark
Hey Mark... I might have missed the ask there. Oh well it is a good read. :)
Randy.. let's see what we can find for you! First trip to the forum we can't let you come up empty. :)
Welcome to the forum!
Some great information here.
Thanks!
Creighton
