DW SMTM12BN2 Tom Bracket Memory Lock, Black Nickel
This memory lock goes on the black nickel tom bracket and sets how far the arm goes into it. Two things set it apart from an ordinary memory lock: it is made for this specific bracket, and its black nickel finish blends into the hardware of a matching drum.
What sets it apart
- Designed for the brand's black nickel tom bracket
- Sets the insertion depth of the arm in the bracket
- Black nickel finish, matching dark hardware
- Makes the tom's setting repeatable
- A small part with an immediate effect on setup time
- Original replacement part
A tom's height comes down to the millimetre
A tom mounted two centimetres too high changes the angle of attack, and so the way the stick meets the head, and so the sound. The drummer feels it before understanding it: fills don't land the same and the hand compensates without saying so.
The memory lock removes that variable. It is set once, at the point where the tom is right, and the next setup goes back to the stop. No measuring, no guessing, no readjusting in the middle of the night.
Why the finish is not a detail
A kit with black hardware and a chrome memory lock in the middle draws the eye exactly where there is nothing to see. On stage, under the lights, a single shiny part catches the light and breaks the line of the kit.
A matching memory lock disappears. It is not vanity: how a setup looks is part of what the audience takes in, just like the sound, and consistent hardware contributes more than you might think.
A part that goes missing, and gets replaced
Bracket memory locks come loose, fall into a bag, stay on a tom you lent out. It is one of the parts most often missing on used gear.
Finding it in the right model and the right finish lets you bring a tom back to its original state rather than living with an approximate setting or a mismatched part.
Specifications
| Made for | The brand's black nickel tom bracket |
|---|---|
| Role in the setup | Stop for the arm's insertion depth |
| Colour | Black nickel |
| Category | Replacement part |
What it is for
- Getting a tom's exact height back at setup
- Replacing a lost memory lock on a dark-finish drum
- Matching the hardware on a black nickel kit
- Bringing a used tom back to its original state
- Making a touring drum's setup more reliable
Compare with other manufacturers
Tom bracket memory locks are specific to each system; here is how that plays out elsewhere:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Tom arm memory locks | Sized for the brand's own arms |
| Tama | Tom memory locks | Different clamping profiles |
| Yamaha | Tom bracket memory locks | Available finishes vary depending on the line |
Frequently asked questions
- Will it fit any tom bracket?
- No. It is made for the brand's black nickel bracket; another generation or another diameter needs a different memory lock.
- Does the finish change how well it holds?
- No, the hold comes from the part and how it is tightened. The finish only affects the look of the kit.
- Can I use a chrome memory lock instead?
- Mechanically, if the size matches, yes. Visually, it will stand out on dark hardware.
- Do I need a tool to set it?
- Tightening it with the usual hardware tool is enough. It is set once, with the tom in place.
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