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Will they fit My
drums?
How do I know what size to order?
How many should I use?
How long will they last?
Will the use of TightScrews
damage my drums?
Do I have to modify my drums?
Can I install TightScrews
myself?
What makes them work?
How long are TightScrews
guaranteed?
What if my sizes are larger
or smaller than your listed lengths? Answers Will they
fit My drums?
TightScrews will fit most American and Japanese drums. TightScrews will fit pre-1995 DW drums with 12-24 thread, and DW and Pacific Drums with "Truepitch" threads (supplied after late 1994). Be sure to specify DW rods for drums fitted with Truepitch (fine) threads (currently available in only 1 5/8" or 2" ). TightScrews do not fit Sonor products fitted with slotted head tension rods, but will fit Sonor products fitted with standard 12-24 thread tension rods.
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to the top↑ How do
I know what size to order?
Unfortunately, tension rod listings
for many different drums over the years, have proven to be less
than reliable. Therefore, we recommend that you simply remove
one of your tension rods and measure the length from the shoulder
(under the head including the washer) to the bottom end of the
screw. Choose the closest of the 5 sizes we currently carry. For
special orders, please contact
us.
IMPORTANT: Slightly longer replacement is fine, but not
shorter.
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top↑ How many
should I use?
We recommend using TightScrews on all
lugs on a rim that has loosening problems. That method will enable
you to have equal tuning tension and 'feel' while prolonging the
life of your heads. However, if you are having problems with only
a few screws on a given drum, or budget is an issue, try just
replacing only the problematic rods. Remember, they will 'feel'
different from the factory rods when you are tensioning them.You
will still need to constantly re-tension the conventional rods
if you are a heavy player.
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to the top↑ How long
will they last?
Our artists are reporting great performance
even when removing TightScrews often to change heads. The rods
will likely feel looser when removed regularly, but long time
users still report good holding power.
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to the top↑ Will
the use of TightScrews damage my drums?
Absolutely not! The insert providing the holding power for TightScrews is made of a very soft nylon material, that will not harm your valuable drums in any way. Thousands of TightScrews are in use worldwide, and we have never received a report of any damage as a result of installing TightScrews.
Back
to the top↑ Do
I have to modify my drums?
Absolutely not! Simply unscrew the factory
rods, screw TightScrews into the existing lugs, and you are ready
to play.
Back
to the top↑ Can
I install TightScrews myself?
If you can change a standard tension
rod, you can install TightScrews!
Back
to the top↑ What
makes them work?
The tension rod has a small milled groove
with a pressed in nylon insert. That technology eliminates loosening
or de-tuning of the drum under all playing conditions.
Back
to the top↑ How
long are TightScrews guaranteed?
Our product comes with a money back
guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund
your money* within 30 days of purchase upon return of the rods.
*Not including shipping.
Back
to the top↑ What
if my size is larger or smaller than your listed lengths?
In most cases, you can use a rod slightly
longer (not shorter) than the factory tension rod. That method
will give the insert more 'bite' into the lug on the drum.
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