DW DWSM780 Hinged Memory Locks for 1 in Tubing, Pair
The SM780 is a pair of memory locks for 1 in tubing. What sets them apart is the hinge: they open in two and close around the tube, instead of having to slide on from the end. On a stand that is already set up, that makes all the difference.
What sets it apart
- Hinged memory lock for 1 in tubing
- Sold as a pair
- Fit around the tube without taking the stand apart
- Return an exact height, setup after setup
- Listed for customizing any drum setup
Why the hinge changes installation
A closed memory lock slides on from the end of the tube. That means removing everything above it: the cymbal, its tilt setting, sometimes the upper section of the stand. On a finished setup, that is half an hour to install a part that takes thirty seconds.
A hinged lock opens and closes on the tube, right where you want it. You install it once the setup is dialled in, exactly where the setting is right, which is the only sensible way to do it.
What a height marker saves you
Setup time is not the real gain; repeatability is. A cymbal set two centimetres higher does not play the same, and you notice it on the second song, when it is too late to stop.
With locks in place, every component finds its height again without measuring or hesitating. It is also what lets someone else set up the kit correctly before you have arrived.
Specifications
| Tube diameter | 1 in |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Pair |
| Opening | Hinged, around the tube |
| Function | Repeatable height or insertion marker |
What it is for
- 1 in stands and tubing in a drum setup
- Repeatable setup from one show to the next
- Kits set up by a crew before the drummer arrives
- Height marker on a shared stand in a rehearsal space
- Installing on a finished setup without taking anything apart
Compare with other manufacturers
Memory locks from other hardware manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable part | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Roadpro stand memory locks | Diameters matched to Tama tubing |
| Pearl | 930 Series memory locks | Often closed, slid on from the end of the tube |
| Gibraltar | Universal memory locks | Wide choice of diameters, varying finishes |
| Yamaha | 800 Series stand locks | Built into the stand design rather than sold separately |
Frequently asked questions
- How many are in the box?
- Two. They are sold as a pair, which usually covers one stand and the one next to it.
- Do I have to take the stand apart to install them?
- No, that is the point of the hinge: they open and close around the tube once the setup is dialled in.
- Will they fit 10.5 mm tubing?
- No. This size is made for 1 in tubing; the manufacturer lists a different version for 10.5 mm tubing.
- Will they fit stands from another brand?
- What matters is the tube diameter, not the brand. Measure before ordering: 1 in is not the most common size.
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