DW DWSM225C True-Pitch Chrome 2.37 in Snare Drum Tension Rods, 6-Pack
A 5.5 or 6 in snare drum needs longer rods than a tom: the lug is taller, and so is the distance to cover. These six chrome 2.37 in snare drum tension rods carry True-Pitch threading, the kind with thirty threads per inch.
What sets it apart
- 2.37 in long, calculated for 5.5 to 6 in snare drums
- True-Pitch threading at thirty threads per inch
- Pack of six, half of a twelve-lug snare drum
- Chrome finish
- Fine pitch that widens the drum's usable tuning range
- Pairs with the shorter rods of the same thread on the other side
The right length, no more, no less
A rod that is too short does not engage enough threads in the lug insert. Under the tension of a tight batter head, two or three threads carry the whole load: they get crushed, and the rod ends up spinning freely.
A rod that is too long bottoms out in the lug before the head is tensioned. The tuning tops out at a pitch set by the hardware, not by the sound you want. 2.37 in is the length that solves both problems on a 5.5 to 6 in drum.
A fine pitch serves snare drums most of all
The snare drum is where the batter head goes highest in tension, and where the window between “still slack” and “already too tight” is narrowest. Thirty threads per inch spread that window over more turns of the key.
The drummer gains what was missing: the ability to correct one lug by a sixteenth of a turn without moving everything else.
Six at once, and the other half of the drum
A twelve-lug snare drum needs two packs if you redo both sides, one to redo the batter side. The snare side often needs a different length: the remaining depth is not the same on either side of the lug.
Measuring an old rod before ordering avoids the most common mistake, which is buying the same length twice.
Specifications
| Thread | M5-.8, True-Pitch 30 (thirty threads per inch) |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.37 in |
| Quantity | Pack of 6 |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Drums | Snare drums 5.5 to 6 in deep |
What it is for
- Reconditioning a 5.5 or 6 in snare drum
- Replacing tension rods bent by overtightening
- Switching to fine threading for studio tuning
- Replacing rods pitted by corrosion
- Building a custom or DIY snare
Compare with other manufacturers
Long tension rods from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Starclassic snare drum rods | Lengths matched to the brand's own shell depths |
| Pearl | Stock snare drum rods | Standard thread, different flanged head |
| Ludwig | Supraphonic tension rods | The brand's historic dimension, classic imperial thread |
| Yamaha | Recording series tension rods | Built-in washer on some models, no fine thread |
Frequently asked questions
- Which length should I choose, 1.65 or 2.37 in?
- The shell depth decides. 2.37 in suits 5.5 to 6 in snare drums; shallower shells and toms take the short version.
- Will these rods fit the lugs I already have?
- Only if the lug insert has the same fine thread. Forcing a fine thread into a coarser insert damages both parts.
- Are six rods enough for a snare drum?
- For one side of a six-lug drum, yes. A ten- or twelve-lug snare drum needs two packs per side.
- Will sweat pit the chrome?
- Any chrome part will eventually mark if it is left damp. A wipe with a dry cloth after playing is enough to extend its life noticeably.
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