DW 9000 36 in Straight Drum Rack Bar
The 36 in straight bar is a heavy-gauge stainless steel tube, 1.5 in in diameter, from the 9000 drum rack system. Three feet is the length of a typical front bar: at this length, the question is no longer space but how much the tube flexes under load.
What sets it apart
- 36 in long, a typical front-bar length
- Heavy-gauge stainless steel, 1.5 in diameter
- Stiff enough to carry two suspended drums
- A surface that will not pit in a damp vehicle
- Compatible with every clamp in the system
- Travels in a standard hardware case
Flex, and why tube wall thickness matters
A tube loaded at its middle flexes. How much depends on its diameter and its wall thickness, and at a given diameter a thin-walled tube takes a permanent bend far sooner than a heavy-gauge one.
Over a three-foot span, with two toms hanging in the centre, the difference becomes visible: a tube that is too flexible takes a permanent bend and the drums tilt inward. That is why the bars in this system are heavy-gauge stainless steel rather than thin aluminum.
Stainless steel and life on the road
Stainless steel costs more and weighs more than ordinary chrome-plated tubing. In return, it does not pit. That seems minor until the day you pack hardware that is still damp into a closed case after an outdoor gig.
A chrome tube treated that way shows rust spots within a season, and those spots eventually keep the clamps from sliding smoothly. A stainless tube goes through years of that treatment without complaint.
Thirty-six inches: which kits it suits
This length comfortably covers a four- or five-piece kit: bass drum, two mounted toms and the cymbal arms that go with them. Beyond that, when an effects cymbal and a third tom are added, the 42 in bar takes over.
The choice is made by measuring, not by eye. Set the kit up on the floor the way you play it, and measure the total width to cover: that measurement decides, not the number of drums.
Specifications
| Length | 36 in |
|---|---|
| Shape | Straight |
| Section | Round, 1.5 in |
| Material | Heavy-gauge stainless steel |
| Common use | Drum kit front bar |
What it is for
- Front bar for a four- or five-piece kit
- Suspending two toms and their cymbal arms
- Tall upright
- A structure exposed to humidity and frequent transport
- Replacing a bar that has taken a permanent bend
Compare with other manufacturers
The materials and sections other manufacturers use for their main bars:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Power Tower | Also stainless steel, with a lighter overall assembly |
| Yamaha | Hexrack II | Extruded aluminum with a hexagonal profile, stiffness from the shape |
| Pearl | ICON rack | Square tube, torsion resistance from the section |
| Gibraltar | 1.5 in bars | Same round diameter, ranges of chrome-plated and treated tubes |
Frequently asked questions
- Is a 36 in rack bar long enough for my kit?
- Measure the actual width to cover, with the kit set up the way you play it. That measurement decides, not the number of drums.
- Can a rack bar bend out of shape?
- A tube that is too flexible, loaded at its middle for a long time, takes a permanent bend. Wall thickness is what prevents it.
- Why stainless steel instead of chrome?
- For resistance to moisture. A chrome tube put away damp pits, and the pitting then keeps the clamps from sliding smoothly.
- Can it be used vertically?
- Yes, it is a practical length for a tall upright.
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