DW True-Pitch 50 Tension Rods and Receivers for 5.5 in Snare Drum
This box of twenty True-Pitch 50 rods is the tension rod set for a snare drum 5.5 in deep, receivers included. Half an inch of difference is not a catalogue detail: a rod that is too short does not engage enough threads, and a rod that is too long sticks out below the lug.
What sets it apart
- Sized for a shell 5.5 in deep
- Thread pitch of 50 threads per inch
- Complete set of 20 rods, both heads covered
- Receivers supplied with the rods
- Stainless steel, unaffected by sweat
Measure before you order
The stated depth of a snare drum is measured on the shell, without hoops or heads. That is the measurement the manufacturer uses to choose the rod length, and it is the one to take at home before ordering.
Run a tape along the wood from one edge to the other: if the reading falls between two sizes, the shell decides, never the label inside. Used drums have often had their hoops changed, and the tape tells the truth.
Tuning that holds from one venue to the next
The fine thread of these rods has a side effect few drummers expect: the more threads engaged, the better the rod resists backing out on its own. The drum loses tension more slowly over the course of the night.
On an instrument hit hard for two hours, that stability shows by the last song. The head still gives the same sound as on the first.
Installation goes lug by lug
Because the receivers are replaced along with the rods, the job means taking the lugs off. The shell ends up bare, which makes it the right time to check the wood around the holes and clean the bearing edge.
A complete refurbishing takes an hour, drum key in hand. The drum that comes out of it tunes differently, and most drummers start their tuning over from scratch after the swap.
Specifications
| Shell depth | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Contents | 20 rods and their receivers |
| Thread pitch | 50 threads per inch |
| Metal | stainless steel |
What it is for
- A 5.5 in snare drum, the most widespread size
- The drum of a player who tunes high and tight
- Replacing a worn or mismatched set of rods
- A shell refurbished with its lugs removed
Compare with other manufacturers
Competing approaches to steadier, finer tuning:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Stock tension rods | Standard thread pitch, length tied to the drum model |
| Sonor | Tall-head tension rods | Longer head for the key, standard thread |
| Pearl | Tuning lock system | Locks the rod in place instead of refining the thread pitch |
| Tama | Tension rods with sealing washer | The washer limits loosening, the thread pitch does not change |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I measure the depth of my snare drum?
- Measure the shell alone, without the hoops or heads, from one bearing edge to the other. That figure is what matches the stated size.
- Can I use the 5 in set on a 5.5 in shell?
- No. The rod would be too short to engage the receiver properly: fewer threads would be engaged and the rod would end up straining.
- My tension rods loosen while I play. Will this fix it?
- Partly. A finer thread resists loosening from vibration better. If the problem persists, also check the washers and the condition of the shell's bearing edge.
- Should I replace them all at once?
- Yes, on a given drum. Mixing two thread pitches makes tuning impossible to reproduce from one lug to the next.
Avis clients
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