DW 6000 Ultralight Straight Cymbal Stand
The DW 6710UL is an aluminum straight cymbal stand made of three sections of 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 in. No boom arm, no retracting mechanism: one tube, one seat, one flat base, the bare minimum to hold a cymbal in its place.
What sets it apart
- Three aluminum sections: 1/2 in, 5/8 in and 3/4 in
- No boom arm: no extra moving part to adjust
- Flat base, reduced footprint
- Toothless tilter with TechLock
- Adjustable cymbal seat
- Two of them come in the series' Ultralight pack
The simplest stand in the series
No boom, no ratchet for an arm angle, no retracting mechanism: one tube, three sections, one seat. Fewer parts means fewer settings to redo every night and fewer things that can seize after six months of dust.
For many drummers, two straight stands and a hi-hat are enough to set up the whole kit. A boom arm is only worth adding if a cymbal really has to hang over a drum.
What ultralight actually means here
All three sections are one step down from standard hardware: 1/2 in for the top section, 5/8 in for the middle and 3/4 in at the base. Those figures are the definition of the weight savings, and more reliable than a listed weight.
Two of these stands travel in the series' four-piece Ultralight pack. That is the best clue to their purpose: they are the default cymbal stands of a kit designed for transport.
Using it well means placing it well
A light straight stand calls for two simple precautions. The first is to place it under the cymbal rather than beside it: as soon as the seat is tilted to the extreme, the load moves off the axis and the thin tube feels it.
The second is not to tighten the cymbal all the way. Leaving some play under the nut protects the metal and lets the cymbal absorb part of the movement itself, instead of sending it back into the column.
Specifications
| Column | Three sections, 1/2 in, 5/8 in and 3/4 in |
|---|---|
| Metal used | Aluminum |
| Stand base | Flat base |
| Cymbal angle | Toothless, TechLock locking |
| Seat | Adjustable seat |
| Included in pack | Two units in the four-piece Ultralight pack |
What it is for
- The default cymbal stand for a kit that travels
- An addition to the four-piece Ultralight pack
- A cymbal placed in line, with no reach needed
- A small kit set up quickly
- A second set of stands kept ready to go
Compare with other manufacturers
Light straight stands look alike from a distance. Up close, they differ:
| Manufacturer | Similar model | What is not the same |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Crosstown CS-3 | Aluminum at 3.3 lb, from 24 to 52.3 in, on a single-braced tripod |
| Tama | The Classic Stand HC52F | Compact straight stand with a flat base, with no dedicated Ultralight line |
| Ludwig | Classic Hardware LC25CS | Light straight stand also sold as a set of four stands |
Frequently asked questions
- Is this stand the same as the ones in the four-piece pack?
- Yes. The series' Ultralight pack includes two of them, along with a snare stand and a hi-hat stand.
- What are the tube sections?
- 1/2 in for the top section, 5/8 in for the middle and 3/4 in for the base.
- Should I tilt the seat steeply?
- Better not: an extreme angle moves the load off the axis of the column, which a thin tube handles less well.
- Should I tighten the nut all the way on the cymbal?
- No. A little play protects the metal and lets the cymbal absorb part of the movement.
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