Sparedrum TL13D70-BR TUBE LUG BRASS 70MM DOUBLE ENDED X1

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The tube lug is one of the most commonly used hardware components on drum kits, appreciated for its discreet profile and efficiency. This model, designed for snare drum and tom, serves as a simple replacement or customization solution while maintaining widely used drilling and tension rod standards.

Intended Users of This Drum/Instrument

This lug is aimed at drummers of all levels, from beginners repairing a shell to experienced users restoring or optimizing their kit. It is especially suitable for situations where tuning reliability and mechanical stability are priorities, whether in rehearsal, on stage, or in the studio, and across all styles (rock, pop, funk, jazz, metal).

Features and Innovations

With its two attachment points, this tube lug ensures stable guidance of the tension rod and an even distribution of stress on the mounting area. The supplied rubber isolator helps reduce mechanical noise and unwanted vibrations while preventing direct metal-to-wood contact. Note: mounting screws are not included, allowing selection of the most suitable length according to shell thickness and any internal reinforcement.

Sound Characteristics

As a hardware component, the lug does not add a "color" in the sense of changing the wood tone, but it can influence the feel and clarity of the shell's resonance. The rubber isolator helps limit certain unwanted vibrations and contact noises, which can result in a cleaner response and better-controlled sustain, particularly noticeable on medium/high tuned toms and tightly tuned snare drums.

Technical specifications

Type	tube lug for snare drum and tom	Mounting screw type	M4
Attachments	2 attachment points for tension rod	Mounting screws	not included
Tension rod threading	standard #12-24 (7/32" diameter)	Material	brass
Center-to-center spacing	70 mm	Finish	golden (brass plating)
Drill hole diameter	8 mm	Isolator	rubber isolator included