Detail 01
ABS plastic
Slick and low-friction, so the rod turns smoothly and tension reads more evenly than metal-on-metal.
Product detailSKU #1273887993133
GibraltarABS Tension Rod Washers
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement plastic washers that sit between tension rod heads and the drum hoop. Buy when your originals are chewed up or missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refitting a used kit where old washers cracked or vanished
- Keeping tuning stable through hard playing
- Protecting hoop finish on a newly wrapped or lacquered shell
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing metal washers for heavy studio hardware loads
- Players whose tuning problems come from the head, not the hardware
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.
Detail 02
Sits under the tension rod head
Stops the rod from digging into the hoop and backing out from vibration.
Detail 03
Washer, not a full lug kit
Fixes rod-to-hoop contact only. Stripped threads or bent rods still need new rods.
Detail 04
Gibraltar hardware line
Standard drum hardware sizing, so it fits common tension rods across most brands.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your lugs first — a five-piece kit needs a lot of washers
- 02Tension rods themselves are not included
- 03Check whether your rods already have a captive nylon washer built in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many washers do I need per drum?
One per tension rod. Most snares use eight to ten per head, toms six to eight, bass drums eight to sixteen. Count both batter and resonant sides.
02Will these fit my drums?
They fit standard drum tension rods, which most brands use. Compare the hole diameter to your existing washer before ordering a large quantity.
03Do plastic washers hold tuning better than metal?
They reduce friction so the rod turns more predictably, which makes fine tuning easier. Metal washers grip harder and can bite into the hoop.
04Can I use these on a bass drum hoop?
Yes, on wood or metal bass drum hoops with standard tension rods. Wood hoops especially benefit, since bare rod heads mar the finish.
