Detail 01
M8 thread
Identifies the thread format of this Power Switch.
Product detailSKU #1500000464736
LOW BOYPower Switch with M8 Thread Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The M8 Power Switch replaces a drum-key adjustment with a large twist handle for locking and releasing a bass drum beater. Its spring-loaded ratcheting design lets you reposition the handle while keeping the screw tight, useful when access is awkward or a beater needs attention during a set. It is listed for most major brands, including TAMA, Yamaha, Pearl, and Gibraltar, making it a practical hardware change for drummers who swap beaters often.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Between-song beater changes without searching for a drum key in a rehearsal room or venue.
- Drummers using compatible TAMA, Yamaha, Pearl, Gibraltar, or other major-brand pedal hardware.
- Repositioning the tightening handle where pedal hardware leaves limited room to turn it.
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
Spring-loaded ratcheting handle
The handle can be moved to a more usable position while the screw stays tight.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your pedal uses the M8 thread format.
- 02Check your pedal brand and hardware compatibility; the switch is listed for most major brands, including TAMA, Yamaha, Pearl, and Gibraltar.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a drum key to change the beater?
No. The large handle twists to lock or unlock the beater.
02Which brands are listed as compatible?
It fits most major brands, including TAMA, Yamaha, Pearl, and Gibraltar.
03What happens if the handle is in an awkward position?
Its ratcheting design lets you reposition the handle while the screw remains tight.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
