Description
Product Overview
Overview
Ensure your drums maintain perfect pitch and structural integrity with the Gibraltar 2-inch Tension Rods. These professional-grade replacement rods are engineered for durability and precision, providing the necessary tension to secure drumheads on larger shells. Sold as a 6-pack, they offer a reliable solution for replacing stripped, rusted, or lost hardware, ensuring your kit remains gig-ready.
What Stands Out
Key Details
- Precision Sizing: Specifically designed as 2-inch (52mm) rods to accommodate the deeper shells of larger drums.
- Standard Threading: Features M5 – 0.8 x 52mm specifications for a secure, industry-standard fit.
- Heavy-Duty Build: Constructed by Gibraltar to withstand the high tension required for professional drumming.
- Bulk Pack: Includes 6 tension rods per package for convenient multi-lug replacement.
Best For
Use Cases
- Large Tom Maintenance: Ideal for replacing hardware on large rack toms and floor toms where standard short rods cannot reach the lug nut.
- Hardware Restoration: Perfect for reviving vintage kits or replacing worn-out rods that have stripped threads over time.
- Emergency Backup: An essential addition to a drummer’s hardware bag to quickly fix a snapped rod during a performance or recording session.
Setup Notes
Installation
Installation is straightforward and requires only a standard drum key. Remove the damaged or old tension rod from the lug casing, insert the new Gibraltar rod, and tighten the lug nut until the drumhead reaches the desired tension. Always ensure the rod is threaded straight to avoid cross-threading the lug casing.
Compatibility Check
Compatibility
- Drum Types: Specifically designed for large tom-toms and floor toms.
- Thread Specification: Compatible with lugs requiring M5 – 0.8 threading.
- Length Requirement: Fits shells requiring a 52mm (approx. 2-inch) rod length.
Verified Product Facts
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Gibraltar
- Model/SKU: SC-48 / 776387
- Format: Physical Hardware
- Dimensions: 2.5 x 4 x 0.03 inches
- Weight: 0.14 lbs
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