I read somewhere online--I wish I could recall it so I could link it--that modern drum keys don't work properly on vintage drums (especially Gretsch) because the lug shakes are different. The writer said that modern keys work but could event silly strip the lugs. Anyone else hear this?
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There are some larger or smaller sized vintage rod sockets, but, for the most part, modern keys will fit them...
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1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
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Know not what "lug shakes" would be but yes older tension rods may require an older key for proper fit. Just a tad larger.
A key used for tension rod adjustment can not harm the lugs to my knowledge. Granted limited.
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That's what I thought. I've used modern keys on my Gretsch kits with no trouble. I'd never heard such a thing before, and it seemed incorrect, as my experience demonstrated otherwise.
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I love my snap in drum key, my Iron Cobra pedal key or my Sonor drum throne keys. I do like the 70's Ludwig drum keys also.
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