![]() It took a while to initially set everything up with the keys and dials, but removing drumheads was a breeze after that. The whole idea behind this tool is that it stops you from needing to track the tensions of each lug when replacing and tuning drumheads. The Rapid Drumhead Replacement System isn’t a conventional drum tuner, so it got us very interested when we first saw it being advertised. While it’s quite expensive, we highly recommend getting this tuner if you want something reliable and easy to use. It works a lot better for tuning drums than any of the other mechanical tuners on this list, simply due to the fact that the tension reader faces upward from the drumhead. Verdict: The Tama TW200 Tension Watch is a very well-designed mechanical drum tuner. However, if you want a solid mechanical tuner, this is your best option. You should also consider that more affordable digital tuners offer more features. The obvious downside of this tuner is the high price tag. Tama states that you’ll get more accurate tuning when using the bumper, but we got good results without it as well. When attached, the round structure made the tuner fit snugly wherever you placed it around the drumhead. This allows you to easily read all the tension measurements without having to move your head around as you do with other mechanical tuners. The best feature it has is the fact that the measurement dial faces upward. We didn’t realize how intuitive this tuner was until we used it. The Tama TW200 Tension Watch is brilliantly designed. While it’s a bit inconvenient to move around to read the tensions, we don’t see that as something to stop you from choosing this tuner. It measures tensions around the lugs very accurately, and it feels very stable when you move it around the surface of each drum. ![]() Verdict: The DrumDial Precision Tuner is a good budget option that is incredibly useful to use in loud settings. With our snare drum and floor tom being below us, we couldn’t see the measurements when sitting upright at the throne. The downside of this tuner was that we needed to angle ourselves to be able to see the readings. This made us realize how valuable it would be when trying to tune drums on a noisy stage. It measured pressure around the lugs, so it didn’t matter how much noise there was around us. We found the best use of a tuner like this to be in a loud environment. It had no learning curve, so we just placed it on our drums and started adjusting lug tensions. ![]() We love this thing simply due to the fact of how straightforward it is. The DrumDial Precision Tuner is our suggestion if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a drum tuner. This is a tuner that we’d easily recommend to any drummer, and its popularity already proves its quality. It’s easy to use, and the fact that you can save tuning settings is incredibly valuable. It does a fantastic job of helping you get drum tones that you wouldn’t be able to get with only your ears. Verdict: The Overtone Labs Tune-Bot Studio is an impressive digital drum tuner. Digital tuners can be quite flimsy, but we were impressed with the build quality. If you have multiple kits in your practice room, this is the tuner you need. The fact that we could save up to five different tuning settings was the big selling point. It’s so easy to use, and we loved the extra features that it offered. ![]() While that’s fairly standard for every digital tuner, we just found that this one worked the best. It will then help you tune each lug to perfection, giving you an amazing drum tone. This tuner clips onto the rim near each lug and gives you a pitch reading for the tension. The Tune-Bot Studio is the best option of the series, making it our best pick for this list. The Tune-Bot tuners are the most popular digital drum tuners on the market, and for very good reasons. It’s designed to be easier to use, and we thought it was one of the most durable tuners as well. ![]() It’s another mechanical tuner, but it’s designed a lot better than any other mechanical tuner available. The Tama TW200 Tension Watch is our Editor’s Choice. If you don’t want any fancy features, it’s a good choice to go with. It’s a straightforward mechanical tuner that measures the tension of each lug with a dial. The DrumDial Precision Tuner is our Best Budget Option. We found it to be extremely reliable, making it a top-tier option. It’s one of the most popular digital drum tuners on the market, and it’s incredibly intuitive and easy to use. The Overtone Labs Tune-Bot Studio is our Top Pick.
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