DW True-Tone SC 13 in Self-Centering Snare Wires
The True-Tone SC is a set of 13 in snare wires supplied with its self-centering hardware, which is what the SC stands for. The manufacturer presents it as a simple conversion, made so the wires no longer tangle when you change the head.
What sets it apart
- Self-centering hardware included
- Cord and key supplied in the box
- 13 in size
- The set stays in place when the head comes off
- Brass end plates
The moment everything comes undone
Changing a snare-side head is a routine job that ends badly more often than anyone admits. You loosen the throw-off, the set goes slack and slides out of its bed, and the two cords twist together while you handle the hoop.
The drummer is then in for ten minutes of realignment, often right before playing. Self-centering hardware removes that step by holding the set on axis while it is slack.
What “centred” means for the sound
Snare wires that are a few millimetres off-centre cannot be seen, but they can be heard. On one side the strands catch the edge of the bed and choke; on the other they float. The drum then responds louder on one side than the other, and strokes near the edge become unpredictable.
A system that brings the set back to centre every time you reinstall it removes a variable most drummers correct by feel, without knowing it was the cause.
The key is in the box, and that matters
The contents listed by the manufacturer include the hardware, the cord and a key. That key lets you set the cord tension repeatably, instead of pulling by hand and hoping both sides match.
It is also what makes the kit a conversion rather than a simple replacement set: you replace a way of holding the snare wires, not just the wires.
Specifications
| Size | 13 in |
|---|---|
| System | self-centering (SC) |
| In the box | self-centering hardware, cord, key |
| Wire ends | brass end plates |
| Problem addressed | snare wires that shift or tangle during a head change |
What it is for
- A 13 in snare whose head gets changed often
- Touring drum taken apart at every move
- Recording kit where heads rotate between sessions
- Drummers who lose time realigning their snare wires
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers have tackled the same alignment problem:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Puresound | Guided strap attachment system | Guided by the strap, without centering hardware |
| Canopus | Flat cord with adjustable tension | Tuned through tension; centering remains manual |
| Tama | Throw-off with guided butt plate | The guiding comes from the throw-off, not the snare set |
| Sonor | Snare mechanism with side adjustment | Can be re-centred while playing, with a side screw |
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly does SC mean?
- The initials refer to the self-centering system supplied with the set. The manufacturer describes a system that keeps the snare wires on axis, even when they are slack.
- Do I need to modify the drum to install it?
- The manufacturer describes a simple conversion, and the box contains the hardware and key you need. It is the way the wires are attached that changes, not the shell.
- Will it fix snare wires that buzz?
- Sometimes. A buzz often comes from a set that is poorly centred or poorly tensioned, two causes this system limits. If it comes from a nearby tom making the head vibrate, you will need to look elsewhere.
- Can I keep my own cord?
- Nothing prevents it, but the supplied cord is part of the kit and matched to the hardware included. Replacing it with another undoes part of the system.
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