DW 5520 Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand with Percussion Mount
The 5520 is a two-leg hi-hat stand — the 5500TD in the series — with a built-in percussion mount. Down at floor level, this mount takes a cowbell, a wood block or a similar small accessory. The manufacturer explicitly intends it for Latin percussionists.
What sets it apart
- Complete two-leg hi-hat stand, played with the foot
- Built-in percussion mount at foot level
- Takes a cowbell, wood block and similar compact accessories
- Patented Delta ball-bearing hinge
- Lateral cymbal seat adjustment
- Folding footboard for transport and storage
A cowbell that does not need its own stand
Mounting a cowbell on a drum kit normally takes a clamp on an existing tube, or a percussion stand of its own. The clamp crowds the zone where the sticks move; the stand takes up floor space the drummer may not have.
Here, the mount is part of the hi-hat stand. It sits at foot level, below where the hands play, so it costs no extra space on the floor or in the air.
Why the manufacturer targets Latin playing
Cascara, songo and mambo patterns alternate cowbell, the side of the drum and hi-hat within a single bar. These are voices that answer each other at a lively tempo, and they do not tolerate being far apart.
Putting the cowbell and the hi-hat on the same structure fixes the distance between those two voices once and for all. The setting found in rehearsal is exactly the same on stage the next day.
A full hi-hat stand, not an accessory
The hi-hat part is the one from the two-leg model in the series: patented Delta ball-bearing hinge, lateral cymbal seat adjustment, footboard that folds for transport. It opens, closes and responds like any hi-hat in the family.
And since it has only two legs, the third leg's spot stays free: the auxiliary pedal of a double pedal can fit there, percussion mount included.
Specifications
| Base | Two-leg hi-hat stand from the 5000 series |
|---|---|
| Special feature | Built-in percussion mount, at foot level |
| What the mount takes | Cowbell, wood block, compact accessory |
| Hinge | Delta ball-bearing hinge, patented |
| Cymbal seat | Lateral adjustment |
| Intended for | Latin percussion on a drum kit |
What it is for
- Latin playing, cascara and cowbell on a drum kit
- Loaded kits where floor space is short
- Percussionists moving from drum kit to hybrid kit
- Double pedal setups, thanks to having only two legs
- Studio, to add sounds without adding stands
Compare with other manufacturers
Stand-mounted percussion solutions from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Clamp-on cowbell holder | Attaches to an existing stand, in the stick zone |
| Latin Percussion | Cowbell stand | Holds the accessory alone, no hi-hat |
| Pearl | Two-leg hi-hat stand | No built-in percussion mount |
| Meinl | Kit percussion holder | Multiple accessories, no hi-hat |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it a complete hi-hat stand or an accessory?
- A complete two-leg hi-hat stand, with its footboard, chain and pull rod. The percussion mount comes on top of that.
- What accessories does the mount accept?
- The manufacturer mentions the cowbell and the wood block, as well as compact percussion accessories. An unusual mounting bracket needs checking.
- Where is the mount located on the stand?
- At foot level, at the bottom of the tube — not in the zone where the hands play.
- Does it work with a double bass drum pedal?
- Yes. Since it has only two legs, the third leg's spot stays available for the auxiliary pedal.
Avis clients
Which cowbell did you mount on this stand? Tell us about your setup.
Aucun avis pour le moment. Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience après votre achat.