DW 6000 Flat-Base Boom Cymbal Stand
The DW 6700 is a boom cymbal stand set on a flat aluminum base. The cymbal reaches well out front, but the legs stay right on the floor, and the boom arm retracts into the column when you no longer need it.
What sets it apart
- Retractable boom arm that turns the stand into a straight stand
- Flat aluminum base, very low profile
- Toothless tilter, locked by TechLock
- Patented adjustable cymbal seat, U.S. patent 4889028
- Felts and wing nut built into the seat
- Hinged memory locks at the tube joints
Reach without the footprint
A standard boom stand costs you twice: the cymbal is offset, and the tripod carrying it spreads three raised legs to counter the leverage. On a tight kit, those legs are the real constraint, not the boom arm.
A flat base solves that. The legs spread just as far, but at floor level: they pass under other stands instead of running into them. You keep the reach and get the floor back.
The toothless tilter, and the precision it allows
A ratchet tilter forces you into steps. On a crash cymbal struck at an angle, the ideal angle almost always falls between two teeth, and you have to settle for close enough.
The toothless tilter stops wherever you leave it. TechLock then adds a second lock that keeps the position from drifting under the strokes. It is the combination of free adjustment and secure hold, and it is hard to get any other way.
A patented seat and the health of the metal
The cymbal seat is adjustable and protected by U.S. patent 4889028. Its felts and wing nut are built in, so they stay attached to the stand: they are not left behind on the stage after teardown.
That detail has a direct effect on how long cymbals last. A cymbal tightened without a felt, metal against metal, develops cracks at the centre hole. The parts that do not get lost are the ones that actually protect it.
Specifications
| Configuration | Retractable boom, convertible to straight |
|---|---|
| Base | Flat, aluminum, low profile |
| Tilter | Toothless, TechLock locking |
| Seat | Adjustable, U.S. patent 4889028 |
| Cymbal mounting | Built-in felts and wing nut |
| Height markers | Hinged memory locks |
What it is for
- A crash cymbal offset over a tom
- A retro kit set up with flat-base hardware
- A small stage where the footprint has to stay minimal
- A stand converted to straight depending on the night's setup
- An orchestra pit or TV set where the floor is crowded
Compare with other manufacturers
Few boom stands come with a flat base. The known alternatives:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwig | Classic Hardware LC35BCS | Boom stand from the Classic line, light and built for mobility |
| Tama | Stage Master HC43BWN | Retractable 40 cm boom, but a tripod with raised legs |
| Pearl | BC-930 | Boom on a double-braced Trident tripod, tilting by Uni-Lock |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the boom arm fold away into the stand?
- Yes, it slides into the top tube and the stand becomes a straight stand, with no separate part to carry.
- Can a flat base handle an extended boom?
- Yes, if you line up one leg with the direction of the boom. That is the rule for any cantilever, whatever the shape of the base.
- Does the toothless tilter slip under the strokes?
- That is what TechLock is for: it adds a secondary lock to the friction of the joint.
- Are the felts included?
- They are built into the seat, along with the wing nut. So they stay with the stand when you tear down.
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