Mandamus Jones
Member
Much has been written about the differences between the Renown Maple and the USA Custom. I won't repeat here. I recently posted on the cut down Precision did on my Renown Maple kick drum. I was originally going to replace the Renown lugs and the bass drum claws with USA Custom lugs and claws. I even ordered a USA Custom lug to make sure it would fit. What I discovered is that there is absolutely no difference I can see between the Renown and USA custom lugs other than the screws. I actually like the Renown screws better because I can use a phillips head screwdriver. The quality of the metal used on the screws seems the same. But that's a subject for another post . . . this one is about the bass drum claws.
The Renown claws seem cheap in comparison. They are probably either stamped or injection molded metal pieces. They have a rubber gasket that often falls off when you remove the claws.
The USA Custom claws are heavy and solid. They are die cast and they have felt lining that is glued into the claw. No comparison.
Perhaps this is like putting custom rims on a Honda Civic. But, whatever, I like them. I think of it more like upgrading from hubcaps to metal wheels at the dealership. Now I'm killing the analogy. Besides, these will probably go on my custom build when I get around to having Precision cut edges and drill holes on Keller shells.
The Renown claws seem cheap in comparison. They are probably either stamped or injection molded metal pieces. They have a rubber gasket that often falls off when you remove the claws.
The USA Custom claws are heavy and solid. They are die cast and they have felt lining that is glued into the claw. No comparison.
Perhaps this is like putting custom rims on a Honda Civic. But, whatever, I like them. I think of it more like upgrading from hubcaps to metal wheels at the dealership. Now I'm killing the analogy. Besides, these will probably go on my custom build when I get around to having Precision cut edges and drill holes on Keller shells.