Sparedrum TL13D70-BK TUBE LUG BLACK 70MM DOUBLE ENDED X1
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Sparedrum
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The tube lug is one of the essential hardware parts for drums: it is found both in repairs and custom builds, as its simple, robust, and standardized design facilitates maintenance of snare drums and toms.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This lug is intended for drummers and technicians of all levels, from beginners restoring a shell to experts optimizing a kit. It suits all styles, as long as a stable tuning and clean tension rod attachment are desired.
Features and Innovations
With a center-to-center spacing of 70 mm and an 8 mm drilling, it easily fits many shells. The insulating rubber helps reduce the risk of varnish marking and improves the stability of the mounting.
Sound Characteristics
Although a lug does not "create" the sound, it influences the shell's response: a rigid and well-insulated mounting promotes more consistent tuning, while the insulation limits metallic resonances and preserves the natural vibration of the shell, resulting in a cleaner attack and better-controlled sustain.
Technical specifications
| Center-to-center spacing | 70 mm |
| Drilling hole diameter | 8 mm |
| Mounting screw type | M4 |
| Tension rod threading | standard #12-24 (7/32 inch diameter) |
Questions frequently asked
What is the mounting center distance of this tube lug?
The distance between the centers of the two mounting points is 70 mm. This measurement should match the existing shell drilling for direct installation.
What drilling diameter is required for a TL13D70-Bk lug?
The required drilling holes have a diameter of 8 mm. Assembly uses M4 screws.
Is this lug compatible with standard drum tension rods?
The threading for the tension rods is standard #12-24 with a diameter of 7/32 inch. Compatibility therefore depends on the tension rods having the same threading.
Is the Sparedrum lug sold with a shell isolator?
A rubber isolator is included in the assembly. It helps to limit varnish marking and reduces metallic resonance linked to the mounting.
What effect can this black lug have on tuning the tom or snare drum?
Its double tension rod mounting promotes even tuning of the shell. The isolator helps preserve the natural vibration of the shell. This allows for a cleaner attack with better-controlled sustain.
