DW 5710 Straight Cymbal Stand
The 5710 is a straight cymbal stand: no boom, so no overhang. The cymbal sits above the centre of the base, the load goes straight down into the legs, and nothing tries to tip the stand over. It is the simplest and most stable way to hold a cymbal.
What sets it apart
- Straight tube: the cymbal sits directly over the base
- No tipping force, even with a thick cymbal
- Toothless tilter with TechLock locking
- Adjustable cymbal seat, felts retained on the seat and nut
- Heavy tubing and double-braced legs
- Plastic isolators between the tubes
Plumb balance, an advantage you only notice when it is missing
As soon as a boom moves the cymbal off centre, its weight acts at the end of a lever and tries to rotate the stand. You compensate by spreading a leg, weighing down the base, sometimes setting a case on it.
A straight tube removes the cause: the load goes vertically into the base. Nothing to compensate, nothing to watch, and a floor footprint reduced to the triangle of the legs.
Where the straight stand takes the lead again
In a tight kit, a boom crosses the space above the drums and gets in the path of the sticks. A straight stand stays in its own vertical line, which clears the way above the toms.
It is also the choice for large-diameter cymbals: a 22 in ride tends to sit close to the drummer, at a constant height, and does not need to be offset to be playable.
A setting that stays where you put it
A cymbal struck repeatedly pushes its holder downward. On an ordinary friction tilter, that shows up as an angle that flattens out over the night.
The TechLock mechanism locks the position once it is chosen. The captive felts complete the picture: they do not disappear at teardown, and the cymbal never touches metal.
Specifications
| Type | Straight cymbal stand |
|---|---|
| Geometry | Cymbal directly over the centre of the base |
| Tilter | Toothless, TechLock |
| Felts | Retained, on the cymbal seat and on the wing nut |
| Tubes | Heavy gauge, plastic isolators |
| Legs | Double-braced |
What it is for
- Large-diameter ride cymbal, close to the drummer
- Crash placed simply, with no offset
- Tight kits where booms get in the way of the sticks
- Quick setup on a shared bill
- Drummers who prefer stability to placement flexibility
Compare with other manufacturers
Straight cymbal stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Roadpro straight | Ratchet tilter, one-piece folding base |
| Pearl | C-930 straight | Thinner tubing, reduced weight |
| Yamaha | CS865 straight | Ball tilter, continuous friction adjustment |
| Mapex | Armory straight | Simple felt seat, not retained |
Frequently asked questions
- Does a straight cymbal stand limit placement?
- It keeps you in a vertical line. In return, it takes up less space in the air and needs no counterweight.
- Is a straight stand good for a heavy ride?
- Yes, that is actually its best use: the load goes straight down into the base, with no leverage effect.
- Can I add a boom later?
- Arms can be mounted on a tube, but they bring back the overhang. For regular boom use, a convertible stand remains the sounder choice.
- Do the felts get lost at teardown?
- No, they are retained on the cymbal seat and on the wing nut.
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