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Butt plate
It anchors the fixed end of the snare wires, opposite the throw-off. It doesn't engage or release anything.
Product detailSKU #1274115037829
DW3P 3-Position Butt Plate Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A chrome replacement butt plate for a snare drum — the anchor opposite the throw-off. For repairs and hardware upgrades, not a first purchase.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a stripped or bent butt end on a snare
- Rebuilding a used or vintage snare drum
- Fixing snare wires that sit off-center or crooked
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who hasn't confirmed their drum's hole spacing
- Players looking for a throw-off or strainer
- Someone who just needs new snare wires
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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3-position
Three mounting positions let you shift the wire anchor point so the snares sit centered and even across the head.
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Chrome finish
Matches standard chrome lugs and hoops. Wipe it down if you sweat heavily, since plating pits over time.
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Mounts through the shell
It bolts through existing holes. Spacing has to line up or you'd be drilling a shell.
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About $37
Cheap relative to a whole new snare, so a worn butt end is usually worth fixing rather than replacing the drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Snare wires and strap or cord are not included
- 02Compare hole spacing to your current butt plate before ordering
- 03You'll need to detune, pull the bottom head, and retension the wires
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a butt plate actually do?
It holds the fixed end of the snare wires against the bottom head. The throw-off on the other side does the tensioning and release.
02Does this include snare wires?
No. This is the hardware anchor only. You'll need your existing wires plus strap or cord to attach them.
03Will it fit my snare drum?
Only if the mounting hole spacing matches. Measure your current butt plate's holes against this one rather than assuming.
04What are the three positions for?
They let you move where the wires anchor so the snares sit centered and lie flat across the bottom head.
