Which one do you prefer?

I would like to know how these work, I can see how they measure the tension, but lets say you have 4 toms, different sizes, would you or would you not want to have all the settings the same>? since you want to have higher pitch in the smaller toms, and deeper in the larger ones, how would you compensate for these tones?

also, looking at that pic, do you have to remove each tension rod in order to use it>? that would be a pain in the butt....

I have been doing some research, and someone was saying they use a pitch pipe also for tuning drums. interesting, not sure how that would work, G

i use the drum dial. and love it.

its basically like a pressure gage.

you tune each tension rod to the same amount of pressure.

used it for years and it works great for me!

Yes Sir

It gets you close.... you still must tap around the rim to match the pitch perfectly as has been stated.

I like 'em.......

Personally I think these "tools" are just another gimmick. I've tried them, followed the instructions, etc., but always end up going back to the age old tried and true tune by ear and feel method. I've always been with the school of, you have to find the point where the drum wants to be, not where the "drum dial" says it SHOULD be. Finding the resonance point and the point of where the drum is in tune with itself has always been easy for me, you just need to listen closely and get the feel for it. It's not an exact science, where these "tools" make you think that it is.

Gimme a good old fasioned drum key and a stick anyday over one of those fancy drum dial "tools"and let my ears be the judge of how it sounds.....

Just my :2Cents: