DW 9000 24 in Curved Drum Rack Bar
The 24 in curved bar is a 1.5 in stainless steel tube from the 9000 drum rack system, curved along its whole length. The curve is not decorative: it brings the ends of the tube closer to the seated drummer, which puts the cymbals within reach without having to swivel them on their clamps.
What sets it apart
- A curve that brings the ends back toward the drummer
- 24 in length, measured along the curve
- 1.5 in stainless steel tube
- A natural approach angle for cymbal arms
- Combines with the straight bars from the same system
- Same diameter as the rest of the range
Why a drum kit wraps around the drummer
A seated drummer has a reach: an arc with the shoulder at its centre. Everything on that arc is the same distance away, so it can be reached with the same motion. Anything off it calls for reaching out or turning the torso.
A straight bar, by definition, does not follow that arc: its middle is close and its ends move away. A curved bar follows it. That is why the racks of large kits have always been curved, long before it became a visual selling point.
The makeshift fixes a curve spares you
On a straight bar, bringing an end cymbal closer means tilting its arm sharply, or adding an extension. Both create an overhang, and an overhang sends vibration through the whole structure when the cymbal is hit hard.
With a curved tube, the arm already starts in the right direction and stays short. Less leverage, less vibration passed on, and a cymbal that moves less after it is struck.
A 24 in curve: which setups it suits
Two feet of curved tube suits a curved side wing or the front bar of a small kit. On a four-piece setup, this single piece can hold the mounted tom and a cymbal arm, bringing both into the drummer's arc.
For the front bar of a larger kit, look to the 42 in version: the curve runs over a greater length and takes in more space.
Specifications
| Length | 24 in |
|---|---|
| Profile | Curved |
| Tube | Stainless steel, 1.5 in |
| Intended effect | Brings the ends closer to the drummer |
| Pairing | Compatible with the system's straight bars |
What it is for
- Front bar for a four-piece setup
- Curved side wing, bringing the ride forward
- Positioning cymbals without overhanging arms
- Compact setup where everything must stay within reach
- A curved addition to an existing straight structure
Compare with other manufacturers
Curved tubes from other rack manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 1.5 in curved bars | Different bend radii depending on the model |
| Pearl | Curved ICON rack | Curved square tube, rotation indexed by the tube's shape |
| Yamaha | Curved Hexrack II | Curved hexagonal profile, clamps specific to the system |
| Tama | Power Tower | Stainless steel structure, different overall geometry |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real advantage over a straight rack bar?
- The curve follows the drummer's arc of reach: the ends come back toward you instead of moving away.
- Can I mix straight and curved bars?
- Yes, they share the same diameter and the same clamps.
- Does the curve reduce vibration?
- Indirectly: it allows shorter arms, so less overhang and less vibration passed on.
- Does it work as a front bar?
- On a four-piece setup, yes. For a wider kit, the 42 in version is a better fit.
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