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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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080-40998370Technical 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.
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