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Evans Torque Drum Key, 0 inch |  | Brand: Evans
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $42.99
Buy New: $12.50
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Seller: Springdale Music
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 2086
Country: USA
Color: metallic
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 0.8 x 5.8
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
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The Torque Key`s handle can be set to release at a pre-set tension, ensuring even tuning | | • | Get the right sound quickly! |
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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.
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The Evans Torque Key Does The Job July 16, 2010
M. Daley (Wisconsin - USA)
As many know, there is a standard way to tune a drum head, and the tension of any given rod might feel different than another, yet the pitch of the head will be the same at those positions. The torque key functions on rod tension - BUT - IF your rods are lubricated properly and the rods and tension sleeves are clean, you'll be surprised how close you can come with this key, and how fast head changing and tuning can be. You simply dial in the tension you want, then tune the head as normal, until the key clicks off at the given tension. Once you know what tension reading you want for any given drum and drum head, the next time you tune or change a head, simply dial in that tension and tune the head - simple. You can fine tune the head after that if you need, but after a bit of use, you'll find you can tune a head with this key quickly, and equal tension should be quite close each time. Super useful for a quick head change at a gig. And the tension head slot on the key is magnetized which is also handy. It's comfortable and easy to use. I think the large black portion is nice, compared to the size of a normal drum key. I'm on my second one, only because I used it as a normal drum key for tightening bass drum foot pedals, etc. Don't do that. Use it to tighten drum heads only and it will last a very long time. It's not a magic bullet. It is a tool; to help you do a job. I'll always have one in my stick bag.
 Good product but not perfect February 15, 2010
Mark Hicken (Phoenix, AZ United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product does exactly what it says. It helps you get equal tension on the tuning rods. It DOES NOT help you tune your drums. Having equal rod tension doesn't necessarily mean that your drum head will have even tone distribution. It helped me tune a bit faster than doing it by ear. I wish I had purchases the drum dial instead and probably still will. You need a measurement of the head, not the tuning rods.
A Must-Have Tool December 5, 2009
David
Tune your snare the way you like it; test your Evans Torque Key to get a reading; write it on your head and it makes tune-ups a breeze.
Also keep it handy during sessions for quick re-tunes in case things slip a little or you want to dial up or down a little.
One of the little inventions that make it easier for players.
works well for what it is December 3, 2009
Keith H. Gallagher (USA)
Not a perfect pitch tool but works well for the price. I am pleased.
works fine for me July 8, 2009
Sergio E. Torres
this product works for me. i dont like to spend hours tuning the drum so i get this.it doesnt get them to be all the same pitch (the lugs should be lubricated so that they can be more accurate) but it gets close so after using it you just sell tune it and it will be much easier.
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