Frequently Asked Questions
What are sLUG Locks?
sLUG Locks are a simply designed drum lug accessory that slides over your tension rods and prevents them from de-tuning as you play. As drummers, we've tried many other lug locks on the market and always find they have one of three issues: fit and sizing, durability, or price. Our aim is to solve all three of these issues at once, and provide a massive color palette to choose from so you can accessorize your drums any way you choose.
How do I know what size to pick?
We have a page detailing how to figure out what size tension rods you have, learn more on our Fit Check page. If you are still unsure after reading we offer sample packs of all three sizes, or start with a pack of Standard and see how they fit your drum. sLUGS should fit snug with little to no wiggle.
I can't select the color I want
We are a small operation currently building stock of all colors. To minimize plastic waste, we order material based on demand for the color. You can always get any of our color choices with a custom order of 100 pieces.
If you would like a small amount of a specific color, email us at sluglocks@gmail.com or on Instagram @sluglocks and we will put you on a wait-list for the next batch!
I tried all three sizes and the fit still isn't right.
If you have an identical spare, or can live without a tension rod for a bit of time, you can always send us one of your tension rods for us to size match. We can do this for any custom order of 100 pieces.
Can I find sLUGS in stores?
Currently, we are only available in Oregon and Washington around the Portland metro area, but will update a list of vendors as we grow!
How are sLUGS so much cheaper than other lug locks AND available in every color?
Unlike other brands, we 3D print sLUGS which allows us to choose from a wide variety of colored filaments and allow us to adjust tolerances between batches for a perfect fit. And lets be honest.. tiny plastic pieces that can be easy to lose shouldn't be expensive.
We keep costs low so we can offer you nearly double the locks at half the price.