DW DWSM2157 MAG Snare Throw-Off, Chrome
The MAG is a drop-style snare throw-off held in place by a magnet rather than a mechanical detent. With the lever down, the snare wires drop cleanly away from the head; with the lever up, they return to the exact tension you set, with no readjusting and no guesswork.
What sets it apart
- Patented drop mechanism, magnetic hold
- Horizontal tension adjustment, in line with your hand
- Smooth action, with no hard spot along the way
- The snare wires release cleanly, which eliminates leftover buzz
- With the lever up, the magnet holds: a light pull releases it
- Chrome finish
What a magnet does better than a detent
A conventional throw-off holds its position with a mechanical stop. The stop wears, develops play, and the lever eventually snaps or lets go under vibration. A magnet does not wear: its holding force is the same on the first night as on the thousandth.
You feel the practical result under your thumb. The lever needs no jolt and no force to go from one position to the other; it glides and locks, with no stray noise at the moment the room is silent.
Horizontal adjustment, and why it makes life easier on stage
On many throw-offs, the tension knob sits on top or under the body, where your hand comes in at an angle and the hoop gets in the way. The MAG's horizontal adjustment puts the control in the natural line of your arm.
Adjusting snare tension between two songs, one-handed, without looking, becomes possible. It is an ergonomic detail that decides how fast you can change your sound in the middle of a gig.
A clean release, and the buzz
Snare wires that keep brushing the head when disengaged go on vibrating in sympathy: the snare drum buzzes as soon as the bass or a tom sounds. It is the most common fault of worn mechanisms.
By pulling the snare wires fully away, the MAG gives the snare drum back its full, tom-like tone, with no stray resonance — which is precisely what you want when you turn the snares off.
Specifications
| Type | Drop-style snare throw-off |
|---|---|
| Hold | Magnet built into the body |
| Tension adjustment | Horizontal |
| Action | Smooth, no hard detent |
| Finish | Chrome |
What it is for
- Replacing a worn or noisy snare throw-off
- Upgrading a snare drum whose wires buzz at rest
- Switching quickly between snares on and snares off during a gig
- Studio snare drum where mechanical noise is audible
- Refurbishing a DW snare drum
Compare with other manufacturers
Snare mechanisms from other snare hardware manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Trick | Multi-Step | Stepped mechanical positions rather than a magnetic hold |
| Dunnett | R-Class | Machined body with a long lever, no drop mechanism |
| Pearl | Glide-Lock | Vertical sliding lock, adjustment on top |
| Ludwig | P-88 and P-86 | Side-lever design, different hole spacing |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to drill my snare drum to install it?
- It depends on the spacing of the existing holes. If it matches, the throw-off replaces the old one directly; if not, drilling is needed, and that is a job for someone with the right tools.
- Does the snare stay adjusted after repeated use?
- Yes, that is the point of the design: you set the tension once, and the lever brings the snare wires back to that setting every time you raise it.
- Can the magnet lose its strength?
- A permanent magnet of this type keeps its strength under normal playing and storage conditions. It is the screws that need an occasional check.
- Does the mechanism make noise when you flip it?
- The action is smooth, with no hard detent, which greatly reduces the clack you hear on a throw-off with a worn stop.
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