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Key screw
Has a wing or thumb head you turn by hand, so beater height adjusts without carrying a drum key.
Product detailSKU #1273887992793
GibraltarKey Screw for Beater Hub
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement key screw that clamps a bass drum beater into its hub. A repair part for a pedal with a stripped or missing screw.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a lost beater screw after a gig teardown
- Keeping a spare in the stick bag for pedal failures
- Fixing a beater that slips down mid-song
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a whole beater or complete pedal
- Pedals using a tension-rod or drum-key-only clamp design
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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For beater hub
Threads into the collar that grips the beater shaft, not into the pedal frame or cam.
Detail 03
Under $4
Small hardware part. Buying two or three at once is cheaper than a shipping charge later.
Detail 04
Gibraltar hardware
Sized to Gibraltar's beater hubs; thread pitch on other brands may not match.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your existing screw's thread size before ordering; brands differ
- 02Beater not included, only the screw that holds it
- 03Overtightening on a hollow beater shaft can dent or crush it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my non-Gibraltar pedal?
It is made for Gibraltar beater hubs. Other brands often use different thread pitches, so measure your old screw or check your pedal's parts list before ordering.
02Does a beater come with it?
No. This is the clamping screw only. If your beater is bent or the felt is worn through, you need a beater as well.
03Do I need a drum key to use it?
No. The key head lets you loosen and tighten by hand, which is why beater height can be adjusted at soundcheck without extra tools.
04My beater keeps slipping. Is this the fix?
Often, if the screw threads or tip are worn and no longer bite. If the hub itself is stripped or cracked, a new screw will not hold.
