DW 3000 Straight Cymbal Stand, 2-Section
The DW 3710A is a straight cymbal stand built from two tube sections. With no boom arm and no third section, it puts the cymbal right above its tripod and cuts setup down to a single move: loosen the joint, find the height, tighten the joint.
What sets it apart
- Only two tube sections: one less joint to set
- Double-braced legs, medium weight
- Infinite Tilter: continuous tilt, no notches
- Adjustable cymbal seat
- QR wing nut with attached felt
- Memory locks built into the tube joints
Two sections rather than three: what it changes at setup
Every extra section adds a joint to loosen, set and tighten. On a stand set up and torn down two hundred times a year, that is time, and above all one more chance to get the height wrong in the half-dark.
Two sections give a shorter height range but a more direct setup. For a cymbal at shoulder height — the usual case — the range is plenty and the time saved is real every night.
The straight column and how it behaves under the stick
Without a boom, the cymbal's weight sits in line with the column. The stand no longer tends to twist under a hard hit: it takes the load vertically, which its geometry is made for.
You feel that rigidity in the rebound. A cymbal on a straight stand comes back to the stick more firmly than one at the end of a boom arm, which carries off some of the motion in the swing of the arm.
Notchless tilt, and why it matters here
The Infinite Tilter does not offer a series of positions: it stops where you leave it, then locks at that angle. On a ride cymbal, two or three degrees decide whether the stick meets the edge on the right line or your wrist has to compensate all night.
Wrist compensation does not show; you pay for it in fatigue. A correct angle from the start is a comfort setting as much as a sound setting.
Specifications
| Design | Two tube sections |
|---|---|
| Base | Double-braced tripod |
| Angle adjustment | Infinite Tilter, adjustable cymbal seat |
| Cymbal seat | Adjustable |
| Nut | QR wing nut, felt stays attached |
| Memory | Locks built into the joints |
| Weight class | Medium |
What it is for
- A ride cymbal in its usual spot, in line
- Kits with open floor space under the cymbal
- Quick setup, night after night
- Hard hitters who want a stand that does not twist
- A second or third stand in a simple setup
Compare with other manufacturers
Comparable straight stands differ in number of sections and type of tilter:
| Manufacturer | Closest model | What is different |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Stage Master HC42WN | Straight stand with double-braced legs, larger-diameter tubing |
| Pearl | C-930 | Uni-Lock tilter and double-braced Trident-style tripod |
| Tama | Spartan HC72S | Single-braced straight stand, lighter to carry, less footing |
Frequently asked questions
- Are two sections tall enough?
- For a cymbal at shoulder height, yes. A very high setup, over a tom, calls for a boom arm instead.
- Can I add a boom arm later?
- This is a straight stand. For a boom setup, the convertible boom model in the same series is designed for that.
- Will the tilter hold under a heavy cymbal?
- The Infinite Tilter tightens on the angle you found. On a ride, two degrees of difference change how the stick meets the edge: it is worth retightening after the first song.
- Can I tighten the nut all the way?
- It is better to let the cymbal breathe. The captive felt protects the hole; clamping it down fully chokes the sound and stresses the metal.
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