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JC
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
The DW Mag throw-off is essentially an update of the venerable Noble & Cooley throw-off. Take the N&C, shorten it, make it out of chrome plated steel instead of brass, put magnets in it, and make the tension knob stick out the front instead of the top for some reason, and you have the Mag. The degree of travel for the lever is pretty much a full 180˚. The benefit is that it's a smoother, quieter throw-off - no popping when disengaging, or snare wires slamming into the bottom head when engaging. The drawback is that it takes more time to operate. It may not happen often, but if you should happen to play something which requires very quick engaging/disengaging of the wires, this throw-off will get in the way. (Something like Halasana by Louis Cauberghs would be practically impossible to play.)One thing about the throw-off is that, when (dis)engaging the wires, it actually over-tensions the wires before settling to the desired tension (or lack thereof). The wires are actually tightest about 45˚ away from fully engaged. This is where the magnets come in. With the N&C, sometimes hitting the snare a certain way can cause the lever to partially disengage, resulting in a choked sound due to the wires becomng over-tensioned. This won't happen on the Mag - the magnets keep the lever in place. However, this also means that whatever you use to attach the wires (cord, strap, etc.) is double rubbing against the snare bed every time you move the lever. DO NOT USE PURESOUND BLUE CORD WITH THIS THROW-OFF ON WOOD SNARES. The blue cord has a steel core, and it will saw into the snare bed!Lastly, another reviewer mentioned preferring the Trick GS007. It is an excellent throw-off based on the Nickel Drumworks design. However, I still prefer the Mag. The GS007's lever has a long travel as well, but the lever is angled, which means it does not lie on the plane of rotation. IMHO this makes it somewhat awkward to operate.
ddrum
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
Just as expected heavy duty, well made and does what it's supposed to.
Chad
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
I bought a used PDP set which I really like. After a few months of use, the snare throwoff broke. I was hesitant on getting the DW throwoff due to not being 100% sure if it would fit the holes in my wood PDP snare. I took a chance and it fits perfectly. It is so smooth for the snare release. Every other throwoff I have ever used (I've had Pearl, Sonor and Yamaha) has always had some jerkiness when releasing or applying tension. This thing is like butter. It is pricey but I do believe it's worth it especially if you need to make a replacement.Much easier to install than I expected and works exactly as stated in product description. Also, there are a lot of options for adjustments.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
Product as advertised.
candy
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
Works and fits perfectly on 1999 Drum Workshop Series. No drilling was necessary.
drorvig
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
High quality and easy to operate. Smooth on off action with a nice adjustment range.
Steve Trovao Drums
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
This Strainer always feels like fine tuning bolt is too difficult to adjust, like it;s always too tight. I'm constantly trying to find a good setting for the fine tuning. Not happy at all with this design. Guess I'm spoiled by the one GS007 strainer I have on my cherrywood Craviotto. Now that's an awesome strainer that I wish I had on every snare I own.
Terry D.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2015
Best throwoff i ever purchased. Replaced the stock throw on a Gretch Catalina snare.Everything fit without modification. I would purchase more as I replace snares.....
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