Ludwig P-88 AC strainer question

[Jeremy Bender]

I like the millenium strainer, but the issue is the clearance isn't quite enough for the center bead of the non-Ludwig snare drum I've tried to install it on.
Does the P88 have more space for the center bead of the drum shell than the millenium?

 

[MrInsanePolack]

While I can't answer your question, I can suggest nylon/plastic washers as spacers to give you the clearance you need to clear the bead.

 

[gdmoore28]

This ^ ^ ^ ^ . And you can find those washers at any home improvement store. Metal washers will be fine, as well. (Or, if you want to snazz it up a bit, buy the copper washers.)

GeeDeeEmm

 

[markdrum]

The iNDE strainers work great on beaded shells. They have a simple but smooth design. I've used them on several rebuilds and I always get compliments on them.

 

[Jeremy Bender]

I've placed extremely hard rubber washers that fit perfectly at each screw betweeen the shell and the strainer on the outside of the drum.
So far it's worked like a charm! There's now about 1mm of clearance between the shell bead and strainer frame.

Thanks for the tip, you guys are the bees knees.

 

[yammyfan]

The iNDE strainers work great on beaded shells. They have a simple but smooth design. I've used them on several rebuilds and I always get compliments on them.

I love the INDe strainer on my Acrolite. A pair of spacers was all I needed to get around the bead. The spacers aren't even always necessary, I'm told.

Great strainer. Highly recommended.