DW 6000 Ultralight Flat-Base Hi-Hat Stand
The DW 6500UL is an aluminum hi-hat stand with a flat base and a playing height of 28 to 35 in. That range is not a limitation you have to live with: it matches a hi-hat played low, close to the snare, on a small kit.
What sets it apart
- Playing height of 28 to 35 in
- 5/8 in top tube, 3/4 in base tube
- Aluminum construction
- Direct rod linkage, no cable or extra linkage
- Flat base, legs right on the floor
- Designed for small kits and vintage kits
From 28 to 35 in: who that range suits
A maximum height of 35 in means a hi-hat played flat, at snare level or just above it. That is the classic position in jazz and on small kits, where the left wrist works low.
A drummer who plays the hi-hat very high, above the toms, will fall outside that range. Better to know before ordering: 28 to 35 in is the only range the manufacturer lists, and it defines what the stand is for without ambiguity.
Thin tubes, and the figures that show it
5/8 in at the top, 3/4 in at the base: these diameters are what make it lighter than ordinary hardware. Less metal in cross-section means less weight on every trip, and a more discreet column on stage.
The trade-off is mechanical: a thin tube flexes more under sideways stress. The stand does not like being leaned on, and it is better to tighten it properly than to count on the rigidity of the metal.
Aluminum and a flat base, together
Aluminum takes weight off, the flat base takes bulk off. Both decisions point the same way: a stand you set up quickly, carry without thinking about it, and slip into the leftover spaces of a tight kit.
The direct rod linkage completes the package. With no cable to coil and no extra linkage to adjust, the stand goes up in one move, and the response under your foot does not depend on how you folded it into the bag.
Specifications
| Playing range | 28 to 35 in |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 5/8 in |
| Bottom tube | 3/4 in |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Drive | Direct rod linkage |
| Footing | Flat base |
What it is for
- A low hi-hat on a jazz kit
- A vintage kit set up with discreet hardware
- Drummers who carry their own gear from gig to gig
- A small stage where the stand has to squeeze in
- A second hi-hat kept ready in a bag
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers get to light weight through other choices:
| Manufacturer | Similar model | What is not the same |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Crosstown HHS-3 | Aluminum too, but on a tripod with raised legs |
| Tama | The Classic HH55F | Vintage-style flat base, with no stated aim of saving weight |
| Tama | Stage Master HH45SN | Single bracing to save weight, standard tripod kept |
Frequently asked questions
- How high does this stand go?
- DW lists a playing height of 28 to 35 in. It is the only range the manufacturer gives for this stand.
- Is it suited to a hi-hat played very high?
- No. Above 35 in, you need a stand with a wider range. This one is designed for a low position.
- What are the tube diameters?
- 5/8 in for the top tube and 3/4 in for the base tube, which explains the weight savings.
- Can I lean on the column while setting up?
- Better not. A thin tube flexes under sideways stress; properly tightened joints do the work.
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