DW DWSM2158 3-Position Snare Butt Plate, Chrome
The butt plate is the part screwed to a snare drum's shell that holds the snare wires at their fixed end. This one carries three preset tensions, selected by a gearshift-style lever: the snare changes character without you touching the tension knob.
What sets it apart
- Three stored snare wire tensions, selected by lever
- Selection while you play, in a single motion
- Three fixed positions, so you get back to the same sound every time
- Mounting screws and gaskets included
- Chrome finish
- Works on the fixed end of the snare wires, not on the throw-off
Three snare sounds in one drum
Snare wire tension decides almost everything you hear from a snare drum apart from the head. Tight, the wires give a dry, cracking sound built for the studio and for pop. Loose, they open up the drum, let the overtones breathe and bring the sound closer to what a jazz drummer is after.
Setting that tension with the knob takes time and is done by ear, so it never comes out the same twice. Three stored positions turn that adjustment into an instant, repeatable choice.
The lever, and what it allows in the middle of a gig
Going from a ballad to a tune that calls for a tight, crisp snare used to mean changing snare drums or doing without. With lever selection, the change fits in the gap between two songs, without leaving the throne.
For a stage drummer who plays several repertoires in the same night, it is a part that replaces a second snare drum in the car.
Why the gaskets matter as much as the screws
Every part screwed to a shell pierces the wood and opens a path for moisture and vibration. The supplied gaskets isolate the metal from the shell: they keep water from getting in through the holes and prevent the metal-on-wood rattle you eventually hear through the microphone.
They also protect the shell's finish when you tighten the screws, a detail you will be glad you did not skip when the part comes off years later.
Specifications
| Type | Snare butt plate |
|---|---|
| Positions | Three preset tensions |
| Control | Selector lever |
| Supplied with | Mounting screws and gaskets |
| Finish | Chrome |
What it is for
- Snare drum played across several repertoires in the same night
- Quick switch from tight to loose snare wires
- Replacing a worn or bent butt plate
- Faithfully reproducing a setting found in the studio
- Upgrading a snare drum already fitted with a good throw-off
Compare with other manufacturers
Snare adjustment solutions from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Trick | Multi-Step butt end | Stepped positions on the lever rather than on the opposite plate |
| Pearl | Glide-Lock butt plate | Continuous knob adjustment, no stored positions |
| Ludwig | P-88 butt plate | Simple plate with a tension adjustment screw, no quick selection |
| Gibraltar | Replacement butt plate | Universal replacement part, a single tension |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I also need to change the throw-off?
- No. The butt plate works at the other end of the snare wires and mounts alongside the mechanism already in place, provided the hole spacing matches.
- Can the three positions be adjusted separately?
- The three positions are distinct tension points selected by the lever. The overall adjustment is done once, then the lever moves between the three.
- Can I install it on a snare drum from another brand?
- It comes down to hole spacing and room under the hoop. Measuring the distance between the existing holes before ordering is the only way to be sure.
- Can the lever move while I play?
- It is designed to stay in the selected position. Like any moving part screwed to a shell, it is worth checking that its screws are snug from time to time.
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