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Revolution FF2 Firefly Dynamic Tuning Drum Key
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Fast, Accurate Drum Tuning

From Revolution Drum comes the quick and accurate Firefly drum tuning key. The unique silent and smooth ratcheting system gets you the ultra precise tuning you've always wanted but have had such difficulty getting. The Firefly addresses every issue you've had with a drum key - from familiar form factor to effectiveness this design makes light work of head changes while providing you infinitesimal control of your tuning. Sweetwater knows that maintenance must-haves can sometimes be lacking in forward thought and design, but Revolution Drum's Firefly is one essential that's on the forefront when it comes to taking care of your drumming needs.

Revolution Drum Firefly Drum Tuning Key Features:
  • Smooth and precise silent ratcheting system delivers accurate tuning and quick head changes
  • Wide comfortable ergonomic handle gives you more torque while tuning
  • Sturdy CNC-machined construction for years of use
  • Anodized aluminum handle
Revolution Drum changes the way you tune with the Firefly!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Rachet Drum Key
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Manufacturer Part Number: FF2

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 4/5

Fixed it

This is a delightful fidget toy that also happens to work as a drum key. My only annoyance is that it's difficult to know which way is "forward" and "reverse." Adding a bit of paint (pictured) solves that.
Rated 5/5

Unfortunately I'm hooked

I didn't want to like these as much as I do, but they're extremely well made, highly durable and a lifesaver in tough-to-reach positions.
Admittedly I've taken to using mine as fidget-spinners during boring meetings, so there's that too.
I will be buying these again!
Rated 5/5

Very well designed

The knurled sections at the top and bottom make it almost the fastest way to change heads while being much more compact than a drill. They also work well for getting the heads finger tight.
Rated 5/5

A better mousetrap

This isn't a revolutionary drum key but it improves on some basic things really well. I really like that it's basically the same size as any standard drum key so it fits into those tight spaces between drums/hardware that larger keys sometimes won't. The ratchet function is smooth and silent unlike other ratchet drum keys I've tried. When changing heads, the knurled ends give a good grip to twist and loosen the tuning rods quickly. It's light weight and it fits on a key chain easily. The FF improves on the essential drum key functions really well imo.
Music background: Hobbyist 30+ years
Rated 5/5

My new favorite key.

What makes this key so great is that the design allows you to get into tight spaces where you'd normally have difficulty with a regular key. We all know how it goes on drum kits; moving one piece of hardware a certain way results in an obstruction with another. Adjusting it a different way results in another obstruction. Slide your cymbal stand up, suddenly a wingnut is in the way of something else. Etc., etc. This key allows you to get into tight spaces around your hardware and completely tighten or loosen lugs with minimal movement. No lifting on and off over and over, just get it on and even the slightest rotation gets the lug tight or loose, lightning fast. And as stated in other reviews, it makes putting on new drum heads, removing old ones, and tuning them in general fast and easy.

The only "downside" of this I can really think of is that it's a little bulky, as far as having it on your keychain and whatnot, but that pretty much goes for any ratchet or other type of specialty key. It's not nearly enough of a negative to outweigh its usefulness.
Music background: Gigging drummer - Rock, metal, etc.
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