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    I just finished replacing the heads on my 22 and thought I might throw out this tuning suggestion.

    I cut small pieces of foam rubber and pack them in the claw casing then, push the tension rod through. This keeps tension on the tension rod even when they are loose. You have to tap and tune the head, not by feel or with some calibrated tool, because it will feel a bit tight as soon as you start. The rods will stay where you leave them. Simple and cheap.
    This could help also help if you hear any noise from the hardware.
    ( how many wds can u put in a sentence )

    Sorry if this is old stuff to many, may be it will benefit some of our newer players.


    Later Yall!

    BL

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    Great tip thank you!

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    If you substitute Duct tape, you could use it in another thread! Good tip to know!

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    There you go bassiest another use for duct tape, it can also increase your post count!

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    That is a great tip!! Thx.
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    Quote Originally Posted by backtodrum View Post
    There you go bassiest another use for duct tape, it can also increase your post count!
    You are correct in that assumtion BTD, thx. I will soon be , not to be messed with.

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    Rat, you're already a Top Dog in my book!

    BTW, the Gretsch Catalina bass claws have the foam rubber already, so that they don't mar the wood hoops. It's a very stable tension system, so Bldrums' tip is an excellent one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pastor_bob View Post
    Rat, you're already a Top Dog in my book!

    BTW, the Gretsch Catalina bass claws have the foam rubber already, so that they don't mar the wood hoops. It's a very stable tension system, so Bldrums' tip is an excellent one.

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    You knew I'd have to go there, did you!!!!

    Hey, some of us are one trick ponies, unlike our more experienced drummers. *bows low in respect*
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    Quote Originally Posted by pastor_bob View Post
    Rat, you're already a Top Dog in my book!

    BTW, the Gretsch Catalina bass claws have the foam rubber already, so that they don't mar the wood hoops. It's a very stable tension system, so Bldrums' tip is an excellent one.
    thanks for the comment PB, the feeling is mutual, keep plugging them gretch's.

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