Gibraltar SC-BDKR/L Large Bass Drum Key Rod (6mm), 4 Pack

Gibraltar SC-BDKR/L Large Bass Drum Key Rod (6mm), 4 Pack

Bass drum tension rods don't exactly get the glamorous end of drum ownership. They spend their lives being tightened, loosened, transported, occasionally cross-threaded and eventually discovering that rust is apparently part of the touring lifestyle. The Gibraltar SC-BDKR/L Large Bass Drum Key Rods are straightforward replacement hardware for getting compatible kick drums tuning properly again.

These are Gibraltar's large 6mm-thread version, with each rod measuring 4-3/8" (112mm) overall. That extra length is designed for bass drum applications, where the tension rod needs to travel through the claw and reach the lug while accommodating the depth of a traditional wooden bass drum hoop.

Unlike a conventional T-handle bass drum rod, the SC-BDKR/L has a standard drum-key style head. That gives the outside of your kick a cleaner, more compact appearance while allowing you to make adjustments using the same drum key you're already carrying for the rest of the kit.

The 6mm thread diameter is the crucial specification here. Bass drum lug threads vary between manufacturers and eras, so these aren't something to buy purely because they look roughly the same as the rod currently on your kick. Check the thread and length of your existing hardware first, particularly when working on an older or restored drum.

You get four rods in the pack, making the SC-BDKR/L ideal for replacing a handful of damaged or missing rods without buying an entire drum's worth. They're equally useful to keep in the spares box, because bass drum hardware has a remarkable habit of announcing its retirement approximately twenty minutes before doors open.

Simple, sturdy and useful. Exactly what replacement drum hardware should be.

Features

• Ideal as spares or repairs

• Designed to fit most drum kits

• 6mm Thread - suitable for a range of bass drums

• Stainless-steel construction provides exceptional durability