DW 6000 Ultralight Boom Cymbal Stand
The DW 6700UL is an aluminum boom cymbal stand built on tubes one step thinner than usual: 1/2 in at the top, 5/8 in in the middle, 3/4 in at the base, and a 1/2 in boom arm. Those four figures say everything about what it is for.
What sets it apart
- 1/2 in top tube, 5/8 in middle tube, 3/4 in base
- 1/2 in boom arm
- Aluminum construction
- Toothless tilter locked by TechLock
- Adjustable cymbal seat
- Vintage-look flat base
What the diameters tell you
A 1/2 in top tube is thin. On touring hardware, the same section is often 5/8 or 3/4 in. Every millimetre of wall removed turns into weight you no longer carry, and the difference adds up over four stands.
It also turns into lost rigidity. That is the trade-off to accept: this stand is not made for a twenty-two-inch, two-kilo ride hung at the end of a fully extended boom.
Which cymbal on which boom
The practical rule is simple: the further the boom is extended, the lighter the cymbal should be. A thin crash offset by twenty centimetres is no problem at all; the same boom fully extended under a heavy cymbal is working all the time.
In practice, you often get the placement you want by moving the stand closer and extending the boom less. The reach you need is almost always shorter than you think.
Why this stand exists despite its limits
Because the real constraint for a touring drummer is not load capacity: it is how many stands you can carry in one trip, and how much room they take in a car.
On a jazz kit, an acoustic kit or a small stage, cymbals are rarely heavy and reach is rarely extreme. The Ultralight boom is sized exactly for that use, and there it does the same job as a stand three times heavier.
Specifications
| Top section | 1/2 in |
|---|---|
| Middle section | 5/8 in |
| Base section | 3/4 in |
| Boom arm | 1/2 in |
| Alloy | Aluminum |
| Angle lock | Toothless tilter with TechLock |
What it is for
- A thin crash cymbal offset over a tom
- A jazz or acoustic kit set up light
- Tours where the number of trips counts
- An addition to an existing Ultralight pack
- A TV set or video shoot where the stand has to go unnoticed
Compare with other manufacturers
Lightweight boom stands exist elsewhere, with other trade-offs:
| Manufacturer | Comparable solution | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Crosstown CS-3 | Aluminum, listed at 3.3 lb, but a straight stand rather than a boom |
| Ludwig | Classic Hardware LC35BCS | Light boom stand from the Classic line, sized differently |
| Tama | Spartan HC73BS | Boom stand lightened by single bracing, on a standard tripod |
Frequently asked questions
- What are the tube diameters?
- 1/2 in at the top, 5/8 in in the middle, 3/4 in at the base, with a 1/2 in boom arm.
- Can I mount a heavy ride cymbal on it?
- It is not recommended, especially with the boom extended. The stand is sized for cymbals of moderate weight.
- How much does it weigh?
- DW does not list a weight on its product page. The figures circulating come from resellers, and we do not adopt them as our own.
- How can I reduce the stress on the boom arm?
- Move the stand closer and extend the boom less. The reach you actually need is often shorter than you think.
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