How does the Serpentine Tensioning System (STS) compare with other mechanical tuning systems?
A. STS is the easiest tuning system on the planet. With only two points to add tension, it is easier than any other mechanical tuning system to evenly tension the head. With STS, the top ring has a smooth natural shape which sits very close to the body of the drum. This makes any contact with the top ring, while playing, easy on your hands. Other mechanical tuning systems are bulky and heavy. Q.