DW 3000 Boom Cymbal Stand, Convertible to Straight
The DW 3700A is a boom cymbal stand, and its boom arm slides all the way into the column when you do not need it. The same stand can hold a cymbal out over a drum or hold it straight up, depending on the night's setup.
What sets it apart
- Retractable boom arm: the same stand works straight or boomed out
- Double-braced legs, medium-weight build
- Clock-style ratchet adjustment for the boom angle
- Infinite Tilter with Tech-Lock for cymbal tilt
- Adjustable cymbal seat
- QR wing nut with captive felt, so it does not get lost
The boom arm and its cost
A boom arm moves the cymbal's weight away from the stand's centre. Physically, it is a lever: the farther the arm extends, the more torque on the column, and the more the stand needs to be weighted or well oriented.
The clock-style ratchet sets the angle with interlocking teeth rather than simple clamping pressure. The arm does not drop a degree every three songs, which is the classic flaw of stands that rely on friction alone.
One stand, two lives
The boom arm slides fully into the upper tube. The stand then becomes a straight stand, and takes up that much less space in the case. For a drummer who changes setups — a big kit in a hall, three cymbals for an acoustic gig — it is one stand bought once for two uses.
The change needs no tools and can be done during setup, not only at home before you leave.
The felt that stays with the stand
The top felt on a cymbal stand is the part everyone loses. It falls off during teardown, disappears into a rug, and the cymbal ends up clamped metal on metal — which cracks it at the hole, slowly but surely.
The QR nut holds on to its felt. The part travels with the stand, and the cymbal stays protected even on rushed setups.
Specifications
| Type | Boom convertible to straight |
|---|---|
| Bracing | Double-braced legs |
| Boom angle | Clock-style ratchet |
| Tilt | Infinite Tilter with Tech-Lock |
| Cymbal seat | Adjustable |
| Cymbal clamping | QR wing nut, captive felt |
| Joints | Tubes with built-in memory locks |
What it is for
- A crash cymbal placed over a tom
- Tight kits where stands cannot find room on the floor
- Setups that change from one gig to the next
- Adding a cymbal without rearranging all your hardware
- Quick setup on a shared stage
Compare with other manufacturers
Convertible boom stands exist from several manufacturers. What separates them:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Stage Master HC43BWN | 40 cm retractable boom arm, also converts to straight, double-braced legs |
| Pearl | BC-930 | Boom on a Trident tripod, tilt by Uni-Lock system |
| Tama | 60 Series HC63BW | Double-braced boom stand in a similar price tier, different tube design |
Frequently asked questions
- Can the boom arm disappear completely?
- Yes. It slides into the upper tube and the stand becomes a straight stand, with no separate part to store.
- Will the boom angle hold under a heavy cymbal?
- The clock-style ratchet locks by interlocking teeth rather than friction, which prevents gradual sagging.
- Is the top felt included and attached?
- Yes. The QR wing nut holds on to its felt, which protects the cymbal's hole and keeps you from losing the part.
- Do I need a tool to convert the stand?
- No. It is done by hand, during setup.
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