DW 9000 42 in Curved Drum Rack Bar
The 42 in curved bar is the centrepiece of a large 9000 rack: three and a half feet of curved stainless steel tube that wraps around the drummer. Over this length, the curve really works — it brings both ends clearly forward.
What sets it apart
- Curve running over 42 in, the most wraparound in the range
- Ends brought noticeably closer to the drummer
- Heavy-gauge stainless tube, 1.5 in
- Main front bar for a multi-drum setup
- Takes suspended drums and cymbal arms on the same piece
- Assembles with the system's straight and curved wings
The curve pays off with length
On a short bar, a curve only moves the ends by a few centimetres: the effect is there, but modest. Over three and a half feet, the same curve has room to work, and the ends of the tube come clearly forward toward the drummer.
That is what lets you set up a wide kit without the outer cymbals drifting out of reach. The bar follows the arc of your arm all the way, instead of gradually moving away from it as a straight bar of the same length would.
Carrying everything on one piece
A large curved front bar can take, on its own, two suspended toms, a cymbal arm on each side and an accessory in the centre. That simplifies the setup a lot: fewer pieces to assemble, fewer joints, so fewer places where something can work loose.
The trade-off is a long, heavy piece to carry. It is the classic rack compromise: a large structure sets up fast but travels poorly, while an assembly of small pieces does the opposite.
Placing drums on an arc
When toms hang from a curved bar, their natural angle changes: each one already faces slightly toward the drummer. You therefore need less angle in the mounts, which keeps the drums closer to level.
A tom that is tilted too far sends the stick back differently and tires the wrist on rolls. A bar that already does part of the angling keeps you from getting there.
Specifications
| Length | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Profile | Curved |
| Tube | Heavy-gauge stainless, 1.5 in |
| Function | Main front bar |
| Effect of the curve | Ends brought forward |
What it is for
- Main front bar for a large kit
- Setups where the outer cymbals must stay within reach
- Suspending two toms with a cymbal arm on each side
- Fewer pieces to assemble
- A wraparound structure for a wide playing range
Compare with other manufacturers
Large curved bars from other rack manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 42 in curved bar | Identical diameter, bend radius specific to the system |
| Pearl | Curved ICON rack | Curved square section, fixed clamp orientation |
| Yamaha | Curved Hexrack II | Hexagonal profile, setup relies on dedicated clamps |
| Tama | Power Tower | Different overall design, with priority on weight |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the curve more pronounced than on the 24 in bar?
- It runs over a greater length, so the ends come back forward much more clearly.
- Can it carry two toms and two cymbals?
- Yes, that is its typical use: a single piece takes the entire front line.
- Are toms better angled on a curved bar?
- They already face the drummer, which reduces the tilt you need to give the mounts.
- Is it bulky to transport?
- That is the trade-off: it sets up quickly but needs room in the vehicle.
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