What's the difference between the various snare drum throwoffs / butt plates Seven Six Drum Company offers?

We recommend the Drum Workshop MAG when you want a substantial lever with positive engagement. A magnet helps retain the lever in its engaged position, while a threaded adjustment sets snare-wire tension. The magnetic action does not tension the wires for you; it helps keep the mechanism securely closed.

DW’s familiar matching 5P butt plate has five selectable tension positions. Paired with the MAG, it lets you move between five tension settings without turning the adjustment knob.. This arrangement suits players who change wire response between songs or passages. Chrome, black nickel, and gold are available within the DW hardware range, but we check matching finishes for the exact components.

We look to the INDe combination when low weight, a compact profile, and straightforward adjustment are priorities. Its throwoff uses adjustable mounting spacing, which is particularly useful when assessing whether existing shell holes can be reused. We still check hole spacing, shell curvature, and clearance rather than treating adjustable mounting as a universal fit.

The conventional butt plate anchors the wires without adding selectable tension positions, so we make normal tension adjustments at the throwoff. This is a good choice if you generally settle on one wire setting and want uncomplicated on-and-off operation. We confirm the current finish choices for the pair, especially when you want black nickel or a brass finish rather than chrome; a brass-colored finish should not be confused with solid-brass construction.

We suggest the Trick Drums GS007 Multi-Step when you want multiple repeatable wire settings controlled from the throwoff side. Its machined-aluminum construction and cam-operated mechanism provide three engaged tension positions, plus a released position. The tension adjustment establishes the working range, and the stepped lever positions let you move within it.

This is useful when you alternate between a looser, more open snare response and a tighter response during a set. Those steps change wire tension, not head tuning, and excessive tension can choke the drum regardless of the selected position. We check lever clearance and the available finish when laying out the hardware, rather than assuming every GS007 version has the same finish options.

We consider the Dunnett R5 when access to the throwoff lever matters as much as tension adjustment. Its swivel design lets you reposition the lever’s operating direction, helping accommodate a close rack tom, your leg, or a preferred playing setup. That swivel feature concerns access; it is not a set of preset wire tensions.

We recommend it for players who find a fixed-direction lever awkward to reach. Before drilling, we check the lever’s full travel, the tension control’s accessibility, and clearance around nearby lugs and hoops.

We use the Ludwig Atlas P88AC throwoff and P35 butt plate as a conventional, single-setting alternative to stepped systems. The throwoff provides lever-operated engagement and threaded wire-tension adjustment, while the butt plate secures the opposite wire strap or cord. It gives you a straightforward workflow: set the tension, then switch the wires on or off.

This combination suits players who prefer familiar operation and do not need several recallable settings. Chrome is the familiar finish for this pairing, but it also comes in black nickel or gold.

We consider the Gibraltar Deluxe snare throwoff for a straightforward lever-and-tension-knob setup without preset tension steps. It suits a player who wants basic wire engagement and adjustment rather than additional switching features.

There are price differences between these systems. Tell us whether you change wire tension while playing, which lever direction feels comfortable, and whether you prefer chrome, black nickel, brass, or gold; not every model comes in every finish. At our New Orleans workshop, Marc Pagani can check those requirements against your shell and hardware layout before we drill. We ship worldwide, so you can discuss the build with us wherever you play.