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Gibraltar SC-DB Drill Bit Drum Key
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Drum Key Attachment for Power Drills

If you were to multiply the energy a drummer expends in a career's worth of drumhead changes, then it could just about power a small city. And that's not even considering the amount of time required in those awkward wrist-wrenching sessions. That's why for head changes and hoop swaps, drummers at Sweetwater recommend the SC-DB from Gibraltar. This drum key bit for standard power drills and electric drivers dramatically reduces the time it takes to swap heads and tune up. So whether you're refreshing an old set of heads or trying out a different sound in the studio, the SC-DB is a major investment in your quality of life. The SC-DB is especially useful for those of us drummers who are on our way up in years, as even a single head swap can be murder on the wrists and tendons. Whether you're a drummer, a drum tech, or a studio engineer, the Gibraltar SC-DB pays for itself in a single use.

Gibraltar SC-DB Drum Key Drill Bit Features:

  • Compatible with most standard drills and drivers
  • Speeds up head and hoop changes
  • Relieves strain on the wrist
  • Great for the stage and studio
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Drum Key Bit
  • Compatibility: 1/4" Hex Shaft
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SC-DB

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Convenience

I once heard a drum tech say "if you need a drill bit to change 3 drum heads, I can't help you". This drill bit has helped me more than that drum tech did, and faster too.
Music background: Multi-instrumentalist, Audio Engineer, Drummer for 15 years
Rated 5/5

Time/Wrist Saver When Changing out Heads

What's not to like? Time and wrist saver for $5? No brainer. Just changed out my heads in record time. Handy little bit.
Rated 5/5

Totally worth it

This made swapping out drum heads a breeze. I keep a little Ryobi drill in my drum bag and any time I need to swap a head I just whip this bad boy out and can remove the head in seconds.
Music background: Worship, County and Rock drummer.
Rated 5/5

Gibraltar SC-DB Drum Key

Not only does this drill bit work as well as the brand name bit I've been using for 18+yrs,and @ half the price of that brand name bit,it also fit perfectly w/ my Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Torque Driver (in.lb.). I would recommend the Gibraltar SC-DB to all serious drummers,both lifers and newbies,for any genre of music.
Music background: Heavy/Blast Metal,Hardcore
Rated 3/5

Good, but not great.

I purchased this drill bit drum key as well as the Ahead ADKDB drill bit drum key at the same time. I used both of them at the same time and eventually settled on the Ahead as my go-to bit for one specific reason: the Gibraltar bit is not compatible with locking bit holders. It doesn't have the hollowed-out section near the base where a lock ring would snap into. Therefore, any sort of quick-change collet, like on an impact driver, is ruled out, in addition to locking bit holders. Of course, you can still use this with a magnetic bit holder, or any drill with a 3 jaw chuck, and it does its job very well! The bit is well made and grips tension rods securely. However, the fact that my options are limited means I can't give it 5 stars.
Music background: drumming, recording
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