DW 5300 Snare Stand with Offset Post
The 5300 is a snare stand with an offset post. A snare stand has only one difficult job: holding the exact angle the drummer chose, stroke after stroke, without slipping by a degree. This one does it with a fine-tooth tilter whose teeth are close enough that no setting falls between two.
What sets it apart
- Fine-tooth tilter, closely spaced angles
- Wide range of basket positions
- Offset post, which frees up space under the drum
- 1 1/8 in tripod base, double-braced legs
- Heavy-gauge tubing
- Built for daily use on tour
Snare angle, the question that never gets settled
A drummer who plays flat on a tilted snare breaks sticks on the hoop; one who sets it too flat loses wrist comfort. Between the two, the useful range is a matter of a few degrees.
A coarse-tooth tilter offers widely spaced steps: the angle you want often falls right between two, and you have to pick the least bad one. Fine teeth multiply the possible positions and remove that compromise.
Why teeth, rather than simple clamping
A tilter without teeth holds by friction. It allows any angle, but it also lets your strokes move it: on a snare played hard, slipping a degree per song ends up showing.
Teeth engage mechanically. Once tightened, they no longer move, however hard you hit. On this instrument, a setting that stays true matters more than total freedom.
The offset post, and the space it gives back
A snare stand lives in the middle of the kit, where your legs go, where the hi-hat pedal looks for its spot and where you push with a knee as you sit down. A post planted straight under the centre of the basket occupies exactly that zone.
Offsetting the post frees the space under the snare: the left thigh fits, the hi-hat stand moves closer, and the basket can go lower without hitting anything. The 1 1/8 in base and double-braced legs handle the rest — this is a touring stand, whose quality is measured in years rather than in grams.
Specifications
| Function | Snare stand |
|---|---|
| Tilter | Fine-tooth |
| Benefit of the teeth | Close angles, no setting between two teeth |
| Range | Broad choice of basket positions |
| Post | Offset |
| Base | 1 1/8 in tripod, double-braced legs |
What it is for
- Main snare on a stage kit
- Hard-hitting drummers who move lighter stands around
- Shared rehearsal space, set and reset constantly
- Studio, where the angle has to stay the same between takes
- Touring, with daily setup and teardown
Compare with other manufacturers
Snare stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Roadpro HS80 | Quick-release basket, tilter without teeth |
| Pearl | S-1030 | Cam-opening basket, lighter base |
| Yamaha | SS950 | Ball tilter, continuous adjustment |
| Gibraltar | 9706 | Basket that fits larger diameters |
Frequently asked questions
- Will this snare stand hold a 14 in snare?
- Yes, that is the standard diameter baskets in this category are designed for. The arms open to fit the drum.
- Will the basket mark the hoop?
- Moderate tightening is enough to hold the drum: it is overtightening that leaves marks, not contact.
- Can I put a tom on a snare stand?
- A snare stand can hold a tom of similar diameter, as long as the basket takes it without straining the arms.
- What does the offset post do?
- It frees the space under the snare, where the left thigh and the hi-hat stand compete for room, and lets you set the basket lower.
Avis clients
What snare angle did you end up settling on?
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