Tama Tension Watch TW200 - Drum Tuner
The Tama TW200 Tension Watch is a drum tuning tool that measures drumhead tension for precise and consistent tuning. It features an easy-to-read gauge and helps drummers achieve balanced, repeatable tones across all drums.
Tama Tension Watch TW200 - Drum Tuner
The Tama TW200 Tension Watch is a drum tuning tool that measures drumhead tension for precise and consistent tuning. It features an easy-to-read gauge and helps drummers achieve balanced, repeatable tones across all drums.
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080-40998370Tama Tension Watch TW200 - Drum Tuner: Precision Tuning for Consistent Sound
The Tama Tension Watch TW200 is a highly respected and essential tool for drummers seeking to achieve fast, accurate, and repeatable drum tuning.1 Unlike traditional tuning that relies on pitch and ear, the Tension Watch measures the actual tension of the drumhead at each tuning point, allowing drummers to achieve perfectly balanced tension across the entire head.2
Core Functionality and Performance
The TW200 is designed for professional-level precision and consistency.3
Tension Measurement: The device measures the tension exerted on the drumhead by the tension rods, using a calibrated gauge to provide a numerical reading. This eliminates the guesswork often associated with matching pitches by ear alone.
Consistent Tuning: By setting the same tension number at every tension rod, the drumhead is stretched evenly, ensuring a true, focused tone with maximum resonance and sustain, and minimizing unwanted overtones.4
Repeatable Results: Once a drummer finds a tension setting that sounds great for a specific drum (e.g., "Snare batter sounds best at 85"), the TW200 allows them to instantly recall and reproduce that exact sound every time they change the head or retune.5
Convenient and Practical Features
The TW200 includes features that enhance its usability on all parts of the drum kit.
Easy-to-Read Display: It features a large, clear dial that shows the tension value, making it easy to read even in low-light environments.6
Tuning Guide: The unit often includes a removable or built-in reference chart with recommended tension settings for various drum sizes and head types (snare, tom, bass drum), providing a great starting point for beginners.7
Durable Construction: Built with a sturdy, professional housing, the Tension Watch is designed to withstand the rigors of gigging and studio use.
Drum Key Holder: A practical slot is usually included on the side for temporarily holding a standard drum key, keeping the necessary tools together during the tuning process.
The Tama Tension Watch TW200 is an invaluable tool for drummers of all skill levels who prioritize a consistent, professional sound and want to make the process of drum maintenance significantly faster and easier.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Benefit for Drummers |
Function | Measures the relative surface tension of the drumhead using a dial indicator. |
Display | Easy-to-read dial face with an upward-facing display for quick and accurate readings. |
Operation | Requires no batteries; operates purely mechanically. |
Consistency Tool | A removable nylon bumper/ring ensures the gauge tip is placed at a consistent, fixed distance from the hoop at every tension rod. |
Tuning Method | Simplifies the process of setting uniform tension at all lug points, eliminating the guesswork of turning tension rods by ear or feel alone. |
Replicability | Allows drummers to write down specific tension values (e.g., "Tom Batter: 85") to easily duplicate their ideal tunings every time they change heads or re-tune. |
Portability | Very compact and easy to store in a stick bag or hardware case. |
Protection | The measuring gauge tip can be retracted into the housing when not in use to prevent damage during transport. |
How it Works
The TW200 does not measure the pitch or frequency of the drum's note (like a digital drum tuner/tune bot would). Instead, it measures the downward force (tension) on the drumhead's surface.4
Zeroing: The watch is placed on a flat surface, and the dial is set to zero.
Measuring: The watch is placed on the drumhead adjacent to a tension rod, with the position gauge ring against the hoop.5
Adjusting: The drummer taps the drum and reads the value on the dial. The tension rod is adjusted until all rods around the drum give the same reading, ensuring a perfectly even pull on the head.6
This even tension is critical for getting the best sound, resonance, and sustain out of the drum shell.7 The final pitch can then be dialed in using a drum key.