Drum Tuning Products

Evans Torque Drum Key

The handle can be preset to release at a specified tension ensuring even tuning at each lug. The ergonomic grip and knurled knob offer maximum comfort and fast spinning. A slip-resistant magnetized head holds the key in place without rattling for fast adjustments during play.

Neary Drum Torque

A torque wrench designed to tension drumheads quickly and accurately. Consistently provides the specific sound and stick response you prefer.

Rhythm Tech Pro Torq Drum Key

Put any drum in tune with itself in a few seconds. Just set the desired tension on a numeric thumb wheel then tighten the tension. Like a torque wrench, this drum key releases when the set tension is reached. Fast and accurate.

Drum Tech DTS Advanced Drum Tuning System

The Drum Tech Drum Tuning System enables fast and easy drum tuning by eliminating the need to adjust tension rods. With the DTS, tuning is accomplished by adjusting the single DTS tension bolt. This one-touch approach allows you to listen to all aspects of the drum sound change while tuning. Most importantly, you can now bring the top and bottom heads into tune with each other to produce the best overall drum sound. The DTS adds a completely new level in creative control in fast pitch adjustment for playing style.The DTS retrofits to most hoop and tension rod-type acoustic drums and streamlines the tuning process. Once engaged, the DTS allows each drumhead's pitch to be raised or lowered via one adjustment while continuously maintaining even tension. The DTS eliminates the drudgery of conventional drum tuning and allows the drummer to quickly find the desired relationship between the top and bottom drumheads.The DTS approach uses bracket leverage, instead of rod turning, to raise and lower the hoop. The DTS cable goes around the hoop mounting onto each of the brackets. Increasing the cable's tension with the single DTS bolt increases bracket leverage between the tension rod heads and the hoop. This growing leverage applies a downward force on the hoop raising pitch. Loosening the cable's tension lowers pitch. No pre-tuning needed.The main reason tuning drums has been so difficult is because of the many tension rods around each drumhead that have to be individually adjusted. All of these rods need to be adjusted to approximately equal tension in order for the drumhead to have a clean tone. Large amounts of time are usually spent just trying to get these rods even. That is not tuning, that is equalizing. The act of tuning is normally the ability to change the pitch up or down, with one adjustment, while listening to find the desired pitch.What is not as commonly recognized is just how important the pitch is between the top and bottom heads. When the right tuning between the two heads is achieved, the drum will sing with a rich and full tone. Even with unequal tension between the individual tension rods, a drum will still have a rich tone if the top and bottom heads are in tune with each other. In order to find this precise tuning, the top head has to be struck while the bottom head (which only resonates) is brought into tune with the top head. The sweet spot between the heads is found by ear while sweeping the bottom head through its range (much like tuning a guitar). Unfortunately, this is practically impossible to do when manually tuning. By installing the DTS on the top and bottom heads of a drum, this precise head-to-head tuning can be achieved, and in just seconds. In fact, by installing the DTS on just the bottom head, the most difficult part of tuning is overcome.The DTS Advanced Drum Tuning System brings to drums a whole new approach to tuning. Most drummers either don't have the time or don't have the knowledge and expe

Drum Tech DTS Acoustic Drum Tuning System Pack

The Drum Tuning System (DTS) Value Pack includes 3 complete DTS systems, plus a free DTS T-Handle Tuning Wrench. The Value Pack includes DTS systems to fit 12" (6-lug), 13" (6-lug), and 16" (8-lug) drum sizes. Allows tuning of heads with a single adjustment rod via an easily installed cable that tightens all tuning rods simultaneously.

Pearl Drum Key

You can never have too many drum keys! A T-D-S top pick for balance and design.

Tama Drum Key

The TDK10 Drum Key offers both fine and fast tuning and is shaped and rounded to perfectly fit your fingers. A knurled knob at the end of the key allows you to quickly spin the TDK10 during the initial tension rod tightening for rapid head changes.

Evans Magnetic Drum Key

Drop-forged, ergonomically designed for comfort. Knurled knob for quick, easy spinning. Magnetic head helps prevent slipping and stays in place for fast tightening and loosening. Rattle-free design.

Gibraltar Drill Bit Drum Key

The Drill Bit Drum Key fits most electric screwdrivers and drills to make changing your drumheads a breeze.

Gibraltar Ratchet Drum Key Wrench

This Gibraltar tool is a medium-weight ratchet-style drum key wrench with tighten and loosen tension-adjustment positions.

Gibraltar T-Drum Key with Clip Stand Holder

High-torque Gibraltar drum key fits all standard tension rods. The hardware has a longer shaft and handle section for more tension. Clip holder fits standard cymbal stand for easy access.

Gibraltar SC-4248 Speed Drum Key

Crank-shaped drum key to speed head changes. 1/4" socket.

Evans Utility Drum Key

The Evans Utility Tuning Key incorporates a broad range of features that make it indispensable. The key features flat and Phillips screwdrivers, bottle openers, a small blade, and a fitted carrying case. The locking, fold-out drum key can withstand the intense torque necessary for marching head tuning, while the long stainless steel shaft will clear hardware. The ergonomic handle is built from high-grade die-cast aluminum.