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59 Slingerland bass drum casing question Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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Hello,

Does anyone out there in VDF land know if Slingerland was packing the lugs (on bass drums at least) at the factory in 59?

I've been working on a set and there was nothing in the tom tom or floor tom when I pulled them apart.

I just started on the bass drum the other day and I found felt strips wrapped around all of the tension springs.

I pulled the strip out of the first one and the spring just flopped out, like it didn't have the strength to hold itself in the casing.

I noticed there's no real "Seat" in these larger casing for the bottom of the spring and was hoping someone would know if this is a factory "Fix" or more likely a previous owner's doing to cut down on rattle.

As always, thanks in advance!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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yes that is factory

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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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I found the same thing in one that I disassembled the other day. My springs kind of just flopped out too.

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Great!

Thanks guys!!

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Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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Bet those are left over beavertail lug springs :-)

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Posted on 10 years ago
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