Evans Torque Drum Key | 
 enlarge | Brand: Evans
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $17.15
You Save: $22.84 (57%)
New (10) from $17.15
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2471
Color: metallic
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 3.7 x 0.8
Along with having an ergonomic handle for comfort, knurled knob for easy spinning and a non-slip magnetized head.
MPN: DATK
Model: DATK
UPC: 019954933678
EAN: 0019954933678
ASIN: B0002D0HZI
Promotion: Get free shipping on this item when you spend $149.00 or more on Qualifying Items offered by SpringdaleMusic-dot-com. Terms and Conditions
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Features:
| • | The Torque Key`s handle can be set to release at a pre-set tension, ensuring even tuning | | • | Get the right sound quickly! |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Along with having an ergonomic handle for comfort, a knurled knob for easy head changes, and a non-slip magnetized head, the Torque Key's handle can be pre-set to release at a specified tension, ensuring even tuning at each lug.Evans has quickly become known as the Drum Key company, offering a diverse selection of models with unique features, that are each guaranteed for the life of the product. Each key has it's own unique character and was designed to be a practical solution for a common problem.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Does what it is designed to do, but im concerned about the "lifetime guarantee"... October 12, 2008
First of all the key comes in a plastic package, so dont expect any kind of seal thet proves that this item hasn't been used before. The is very sturdy, kind of heavy, but you get used to the weight after using it for a bit. I quickly noticed that when i adjusted the toque dial to 5 the key moved without any effort without the expected "click". At first i thought the product was damaged, but i soon realized that you need to adjust the torque dial all the way up to 8 in order for the key to show some resistance. Upon aplying a pressure greater than the selected resistance in the torque dial you will get your "click" to tell you that you have reached the desired tension.
I ignored the fact that i had to crank the dial up a bit to get the first click, and i started to tune up my kit. Once i was done i tested the kit and i sounded amazing. The key really does what it was meant to do. The sound was even better than when i tuned the kit by ear (I'm not really good at that... Reason why i got this item).
When putting the key away i turned the dial back to zero. Few weeks later i wanted to re-tune my snare and i suddenly noticed that now the key didn't click when set on number 8 ! I had to crank the torque dial a full turn before even getting some resistance on the key's knob ! This really worries me since i expect to have to crank the dial higher and higher to get the first signs of resistance on the key. Eventually i think i'm going to have to buy another one to replace this one, so the lifetime guarantee an the product's description must be BS.
Other than this the key has turned to be an awsome product.
Quick and easy method of tuning drum heads January 27, 2008
A great little tool for your pocket. Just dial in the torque setting you want consistently set for your drum heads and tighten. The key hinges open when desired torque is reached so that no more tightening can happen. Snap it back and move onto the next bolt. A fail-safe way to consistently set the torque on your drums.
Great tuning tool - essential for good sound December 1, 2004
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I generally use the Rhythm Tech Memo Key (ASIN B0002E2EOE) to tune my heads, but this one is as good and has a feature I like more than the Rhythm Tech model - this tuning key clicks and disengages when the dialed-in torque is attained whereas the Rhythm Tech model requires you to reset a lever.
It is simple to use. All you do is hand tighten your lugs, set the dial on the key to an initial setting, then go around your drum in the standard opposing tightening pattern. Test, and increase the dial setting until you get the sound you want. Once you do achieve the sound I strongly recommend that you write the settings down so you can quickly dial in your preferred tuning the next time you tune your drums or change heads.
A few things to consider: tuning involves more than just the batter side heads, which is especially true in the case of snare drums. Unless you are seeking a flat sound, do not tune the resonant heads to the same torque as the batter side heads, else the heads will cancel each other out because they will be vibrating at the same frequency. Also, make sure your lugs are lightly oiled so that each has uniform resistance or the torque settings will be inaccurate. Finally, if you cannot get the sound you are looking for between setting increments (i.e., between dial setting #3 and #4), use a standard key and try one eigth turn increments.
Regardless of whether you play as a hobby or professionally, this key is an amazing tool that will allow you to quickly and easily change the dynamics of your drums.
|
|
|
