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slotted key question

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I've recently bought a 60's Premier set and I have no slotted key, and I'm tired of using a coin.

Does anybody know if current Sonor slotted keys will work on Premier rods?

Posted on 12 years ago
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It might, but wont stay on by it`self. There are aftermarket keys for you in many online drum stores !!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From Morgatto

I've recently bought a 60's Premier set and I have no slotted key, and I'm tired of using a coin.Does anybody know if current Sonor slotted keys will work on Premier rods?

I don't think so. the newer Sonor keys are made bigger maybe a 60's Sonor key will but they sell for alot on Ebay...If i was you check Ebay for vintage Premier keys or post in the wanted ad's on the forum..You can always used a screw driver too....Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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A screw bit holder for a drill gun will work fine

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for answers. I'd prefer a new one. I think vintage ones are for collectors and so are overrated (I don't know if this is the correct word).

I'd like one of these:http://www.sonor.com/pbas/Sonor_FE/sonor/english/kategorie.html?a-quicklink-n_katid=16

So I'll wait for an answer from a Premier & Sonor owner.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Slotted keys are frustratingly dissimilar.

Sonors don't work for Premier, Premier don't work for Trixon, etc.

The barrels have different diameters and the driver (?) sits at different depths so that they don't always reach.

I have a few slotted keys bought on spec that they might fit another company's model with no luck.

That said, if you can get the right key, it will help preserve the tension rods. The alternatives tend to chew up the metal.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From patrick

Slotted keys are frustratingly dissimilar.Sonors don't work for Premier, Premier don't work for Trixon, etc. The barrels have different diameters and the driver (?) sits at different depths so that they don't always reach.I have a few slotted keys bought on spec that they might fit another company's model with no luck.That said, if you can get the right key, it will help preserve the tension rods. The alternatives tend to chew up the metal.

Thank you, Patrick.

Posted on 12 years ago
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