DW True-Pitch 50 Tension Rods and Receivers for 8 to 13 in Deep Toms
The 12-rod box of True-Pitch 50 is the tension rod set made for toms whose shell is 8 to 13 in deep: the shell depth, measured from one bearing edge to the other, not the diameter printed on the head. That is the depth of the rack toms on a typical kit.
What sets it apart
- 12 rods per box
- For toms with a shell depth of 8 to 13 in
- Thread pitch of 50 threads per inch
- Receivers supplied with the rods
- Stainless steel
Rack toms drift faster
A rack tom head works under high tension. It is tuned high, it responds quickly, and it moves as soon as the humidity changes or a badly placed stroke stretches it. These drums go out of tune while a deep shell is still holding.
So they are the ones you touch up most, and the ones where fine adjustment matters most. At high tension, an ordinary quarter turn jumps a full semitone.
Upgrading a kit in stages
Redoing a whole kit at once is a real expense. A common approach is to start with the drums you tune most often, then work down to the big ones.
Twelve rods is what is in the box, and it is the count for a 6-lug drum, both heads included. Count the lugs on one side of the shell and multiply by two: that number decides how many boxes you need, not the stated size of the drum.
What happens inside the lug
The receiver is the part housed in the lug, the one that takes the thread. It is the first to wear: the metal deforms, the rod catches, and the drummer thinks the head is worn out.
Replacing both together restores the mechanism as new. That is often why a tom that “would not tune anymore” becomes easy to handle after the job.
Specifications
| Intended drums | toms with a shell depth of 8 to 13 in |
|---|---|
| Number of rods | 12 |
| Receivers | included |
| Thread | 50 threads per inch |
| Material | stainless steel |
What it is for
- Rack toms whose shell is 8 to 13 in deep
- A kit whose rack toms go out of tune quickly
- Drums whose receivers catch under the key
- Gradually refurbishing a kit, one drum at a time
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers approach the small tom differently:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Short rack tom tension rods | Lengths matched to the brand's own depths |
| Tama | Tom tension rods with captive washer | The washer stays attached, no lost parts during setup |
| Gibraltar | Tom tension rod assortment | Several lengths in one box, no receivers |
| Yamaha | Original tom tension rods | Factory-spec replacement, no change in behaviour |
Frequently asked questions
- Are twelve tension rods enough for two toms?
- No. Twelve rods cover a single 6-lug drum, on both heads. Two toms need two sets.
- My tom has eight lugs. What should I do?
- The length is still right as long as the shell is 8 to 13 in deep; it is the number of rods that falls short. Eight lugs need sixteen rods, so you need two boxes for a single drum.
- Why do my tension rods squeak under the key?
- Almost always because of a dry thread or a deformed receiver. Grease first; if the squeak persists, the receiver is what needs replacing.
- Does a fine thread change the sound of the tom?
- Not by itself. It changes how precisely you set the tension, and the tension is what makes the sound.
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