Sparedrum TL5S38B - BASS DRUM TUBE LUG - 38MM - SINGLE ENDED (X1)

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The tube lug is a classic piece of bass drum hardware: a format appreciated for its simplicity, vintage look, and reliability. This chromed brass version is designed for replacement or restoration purposes, ideal for giving a second life to an acoustic drum while maintaining common mounting standards.

Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument

This lug is intended for drummers and technicians, from careful beginners to experienced musicians, who wish to replace a worn part, repair a bass drum, or customize a shell. It suits all styles (rock, pop, funk, jazz, metal) as long as you are looking for reliable hardware capable of withstanding consistent head tension and stable tuning.

Features and Innovations

Designed as a tension rod attachment point, this tube lug combines a compact format with widespread compatibility thanks to the standard 12-24 threading. Mounting is facilitated by a 38 mm center-to-center spacing and a 6 mm drilling, while the M4 mounting screws allow for a clean integration on many shells. The included insulating rubber contributes to a neat assembly and better shell protection.

Sound Characteristics

As a hardware component, the lug does not add a "timbre" per se, but it influences the tuning stability and the vibrational behavior of the shell. The insulating rubber helps reduce mechanical noise and micro-vibrations, which can promote a cleaner tuning feel with fewer unwanted noises during strong bass drum strikes.

Technical specifications

Center-to-center spacing	38 mm	Mounting screw type	M4
Drill hole diameter	6 mm	Tension rod threading	standard 12-24 (7/32 inch diameter)