DW Drum Workshop SNARE BUTT END BUTT PLATE CHROME DWSM2160
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DW Drum Workshop
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
This trigger counterpart belongs to the family of snare hardware designed for timbre control in real situations. The idea is simple and effective: to offer several predefined tension levels to switch from a "dry" setting to a more open one without wasting time on micro-adjustments.
Who This Drum/Hardware Is For
It is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers who want to keep an expressive snare while controlling the timbre according to the context. Ideal for live performances (quick variations between verse and chorus), rehearsals, and studio work when looking to lock in a reproducible tension. Styles such as rock, pop, funk, gospel, or metal find real value here as soon as ghost notes, rimshots, and denser passages alternate.
Features and Innovations
The core of the product is its 5-position selector : each notch corresponds to a distinct snare tension, allowing you to modify responsiveness without lengthy adjustments. The solid molded design aims for better resistance to mechanical stress and a more stable feel during handling, even when making rapid changes mid-performance.
Sound Character
Without changing the drumhead or the timbre itself, the snare tension strongly influences the character of the snare drum. Tighter positions favor a sharp attack, precise articulation, and quick response to ghost notes. Looser positions produce a more open sound, with greater snare vibration and a more "alive" feel, useful for broadening the grain or regaining a vintage texture. Instant access to these 5 tensions helps maintain the right balance between sensitivity, harmonic control, and presence in the mix.
Technical specifications
| Type | trigger counterpart (opposite side of the trigger) |
| Design | solid molded piece |
| Innovative trigger counterpart | 5 positions |
| Available snare tensions | 5 different possible tensions |
| Position change | easy to switch while playing |
Questions frequently asked
How many tension settings does this trigger butt plate offer?
The 5-position selector provides access to 5 distinct tension levels. Each notch corresponds to a predefined tension level.
Can the tension be adjusted during a performance?
It is possible to change positions while playing using the 5-position selector. Tension variations occur without altering the snare tension adjustments.
What effect do tighter positions have on the snare drum sound?
Tighter positions promote a sharp attack and quick response to ghost notes. The snare articulation becomes more precise.
Is the DW Drum Workshop Contrepartie Du Declencheur Butt Plate Chrome suitable for live performance?
This model is designed for quick tension changes between different sections played live. Its 5 notches allow switching from a drier tone to a more open sound.
What is the construction of this DW butt plate?
The butt plate is made from a solid molded piece. This design is intended to withstand mechanical stress during handling.



