Snare tension rods coming loose

ColoradocJG · Newbie Alert Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Hi all,

I just started noticing recently that the tension rods on my snare are starting to come loose after about 10 minutes of playing. So I tighten them up again (I use one of the Evans drum torque keys, nice n quick) but then again after playing for a bit most of them are loose again.

They were coming loose with my old head, and this week I bought a new one and put it on - same thing.

At this point I'm not sure what I can do so that those puppies will stay in place. Any suggestions?

Mr.Clam · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:54 am Post subject:

Either you're not tightening them up enough, or some of the screws are cross-threaded maybe..
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DWK · House Cat Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 152

How long have you owned it? Maybe someone replaced them with the wrond diameter or thead count? Do you grease your lugs? Maybe they are stripped?
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scrubs · Little Hamster Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 77

Are you playing mostly/all rimshots? Are your hoops in good shape?

There is a product called the Lug Lock that may help you, although I've never tried them: http://www.luglock.com/luglock.htm

edgewood_drummer92 · Bear Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 673

your lugs could just be retarded, but take it to your local music store and see what they make of it.
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