DW 5500TD Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand
The 5500TD is a two-leg hi-hat stand, and it is the third leg position — the one that does not exist — that justifies buying it. The auxiliary pedal of a double pedal fits right there, close to the hi-hat, without anything having to move over or shift.
What sets it apart
- Only two legs: the left side stays clear
- Swivelling legs, positioned around whatever is next to them
- Delta hinge with bearings on both sides
- Bearing connector between chain and pull rod
- Hinged memory locks, lateral cymbal seat adjustment
- Two pull rods included, 21 in and 15 in
The leg that is removed, and what it frees up
When a drummer moves to a double pedal, the auxiliary pedal has to slide in between the hi-hat and the bass drum. On a three-leg stand, one of the legs occupies exactly that space.
The usual solutions are poor: moving the hi-hat to the left, which opens up your seated position, or setting the auxiliary pedal on top of the leg, which makes it shift all night. Removing the leg solves the problem at the root.
Do two legs really hold?
The question comes up right away, and the answer lies in how the legs are aimed. With two legs spread toward the front and the drummer's weight pushing toward the back through the footboard, the support triangle really does exist: the foot itself forms the third point.
Since both legs pivot around the tube, you set them according to what is around them. On a smooth floor, a drum rug is still the accessory that makes the difference.
The rest of the mechanism does not change
The drive is the same as on the three-leg version: bearing hinge, bearing connector between chain and rod, lockable clutch and lateral adjustment of the bottom cymbal seat.
A drummer moving to a double pedal loses none of the sensitivity they were used to. They only gain space — but that is exactly what they came for.
Specifications
| Legs | Two, swivelling |
|---|---|
| What the missing third leg frees up | Room for the auxiliary pedal |
| Hinge | Delta, bearings on both sides |
| Drive | Chain and rod, bearing linkage |
| Memory | Hinged locks |
| Rods included | 21 in and 15 in |
What it is for
- Kits with a double bass drum pedal
- Tight setups where every centimetre of floor counts
- Drummers who want to keep the hi-hat close to the throne
- Narrow stages, small drum risers
- Compact kit for café gigs and mobile sessions
Compare with other manufacturers
Two-leg hi-hat stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra two-leg | Fixed legs, orientation not adjustable |
| Pearl | H-1030 two-leg | Direct drive, single rod |
| Yamaha | HS1200T | One-piece folding base, spring built into the tube |
| Mapex | Armory two-leg | Cymbal seat adjustment without lateral mechanism |
Frequently asked questions
- Is a two-leg hi-hat stand less stable than a three-leg?
- Slightly less when nobody is playing, but in use the drummer's foot forms the third point. A drum rug handles the rest on a smooth floor.
- Do I need a two-leg hi-hat stand to play double pedal?
- It is not required, but it is the cleanest solution: the auxiliary pedal goes where the third leg would have been.
- Do the legs fold for transport?
- Yes, and the footboard stays attached to the base once folded.
- Does it feel different from the three-leg model?
- No. The drive, the hinge and the clutch are the same.
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