Detail 01
Metal, not nylon or plastic
Harder wearing and won't compress over time, but transmits a bit more rod-against-hoop noise than a plastic-faced washer.
Product detailSKU #1274115064910
Sound Percussion LabsSPD14 Metal Tension Rod Washers 12-Pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A dozen replacement washers that sit between tension rod and lug on a drum. Buy when the originals are chewed up or missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring an older kit where rod washers are cracked or gone
- Keeping spares in a gig bag for quick head changes
- Cutting rattle where the rod head meets the hoop
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a specific inset or nylon-faced washer type
- Kits with a proprietary or oversized rod head footprint
- Players hoping to fix a tuning problem caused by the head or hoop
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
12 per pack
Enough for one 12-lug drum or a couple of smaller toms. A full kit will need more than one pack.
Detail 03
Sold as a loose pack
You reuse your existing tension rods and lugs; nothing here changes tuning range or hardware fit.
Detail 04
Washer, not a tension rod
Fixes a chewed hoop seat or a rod that binds. Does not replace bent or stripped rods.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your rod head diameter first — washers vary between drum brands
- 02No tension rods, lugs, or drum key included
- 03Count lugs across the whole kit before ordering a single pack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many drums will one pack cover?
One 12-lug drum, or two six-lug drums. Count the lugs on every drum you plan to service and order accordingly.
02Will these fit any drum?
They fit standard tension rods, but rod head sizes differ between brands. Compare against a washer you already have before ordering.
03Do metal washers change the sound?
Not the drum's tone. They keep the rod seated cleanly on the hoop, which cuts rattle from a worn or missing washer.
04Do I need a drum key to install them?
Yes. You back the tension rods out to slip the washers on, then retune the drum.
