There are a lot of products out there that try to reduce
tension rods from backing out and help tune a drum a little easier. Most of
what is out there is either expensive, ugly, or both. I think I finally found
the product that takes care of BOTH issues!
Introducing the Sleeved Washers by Hendrix Drums! These are
plastic washers that fit on to your tension rods to help keep them in place. I
know, I know, you’re thinking “big deal, there’s already products out there
that do that.” You’re right but one of the cool things about these is that they’re
small enough that if you use black one, you won’t really see them but what’s
really cool is that they come in 16 different colors so if you want, you can
use them to accent your drum as well!
I put these on my Medicine Man snare drum a couple weeks
ago, recorded tensions with my handy dandy Tension Watch and didn’t touch the
tension rods the entire time I was testing them. I played the crap out of that
snare. I’m a heavy hitting metal drummer so I know the issues with tension rods
backing out. The results? Today I took my tension Watch out and there was
barely any change in tension! These things really work!
So, now that they work and are cosmetically pleasing what’s
next? Price. I did a review a while back on a different product that does the
same thing and even though it did a good job, the price was ridiculous. Well,
the Sleeved Washers have taken care of that too. They come in three different
quantities:
20 - $8.99
50 - $16.99
100 - $25.00
Those are some good prices in comparison!
If you are looking for a product to keep your tension rods
from backing out or…hell, you just want to put something on your drum to subtly
accent it, these are excellent for both jobs!
So make sure you check em out at http://sleevedwashers.com and tell them PJ
sent ya!
Until next time!
