Detail 01
Metal cord
Metal has almost no stretch, so tension holds where you set it and the snares stay tight over a long set.
Product detailSKU #1273887993202
GibraltarMetal Snare Drum Cord for Throw-Off
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal cord for connecting snare wires to the throw-off and butt plate. Buy it when your snares hang crooked or the old cord has snapped mid-set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Repairing a snare that lost tension mid-gig
- Players who keep breaking string or plastic cord
- Stocking a repair kit for a working drummer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drums built for strap-style snare mounts
- Anyone wanting a looser, drier snare response
- Players who prefer the give of cord or nylon strap
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
Metal vs strap
Less give than a nylon strap, so the snare buzz is tighter and more immediate. Some players find strap more forgiving.
Detail 03
Throw-off cord
Connects the snare wire end plate to the throw-off. Wear here shows up as uneven or one-sided snare response.
Detail 04
Under $6
Buy two. One for the throw-off side, one for the butt plate, and you have both ends matched.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One cord covers one end; a full job needs the throw-off and butt plate
- 02Check whether your drum uses cord slots or a wider strap slot
- 03Set both ends to equal tension or the snares will sit off-center
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need one or two?
Two if you are redoing the drum properly. One goes to the throw-off, one to the butt plate. Replacing only one leaves mismatched tension.
02Will metal cord change my snare sound?
Slightly. Metal does not stretch like nylon strap, so the snares stay tighter and the response is a bit crisper and more consistent.
03How do I install it?
Release the throw-off, thread the cord through the snare end plate and the throw-off slot, tighten evenly on both ends, then re-tension.
04Will this fit my snare drum?
It fits drums that use a cord-style snare attachment. If your drum takes a wide nylon strap, check the slot width first.
