DW 9000 42 in Straight Drum Rack Bar
The 42 in straight bar is the longest common straight tube in the 9000 drum rack system: three and a half feet of 1.5 in stainless steel. This length serves large setups, and above all those where everything has to stay in one plane — electronic pads, small percussion lined up at the same distance from the drummer.
What sets it apart
- 42 in long, the longest of the common front bars
- Perfectly straight profile, useful for lining up surfaces
- Heavy-gauge 1.5 in stainless tube
- Takes a large number of clamps along one line
- Combines with the system's uprights and wings
- Compatible with the brand's memory locks
When a straight line beats a curve
A curve brings the ends closer to the drummer: that is an advantage for cymbals, which you strike from various directions. But for surfaces you want all at the same distance and height — electronic pads, a row of small percussion, a screen — a straight line is simpler to set.
On a straight bar, you only need to set a height and slide the clamps along. On a curved bar, every position also changes the distance and the angle, and adjusting becomes a three-variable exercise.
Three and a half feet of clamps
Length determines how many mounting points you can use. With 42 in, you can comfortably fit three to four clamps without them getting in each other's way, which allows two toms, two cymbal arms, or a mix of drums and electronics.
It is also the reasonable limit for a single bar. Beyond that, it is better to add a centre upright than to go longer still: a tube supported at its middle hardly flexes at all, whatever the load.
A piece that still fits in a vehicle
Forty-two inches is about 1.07 metres. The piece fits in most rolling hardware cases and slides diagonally into the trunk of a family car.
That is no longer true of the 72 in bar, which calls for a utility vehicle or folded-down seats. For a drummer who travels by car, this length is often the longest that stays practical.
Specifications
| Length | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Geometry | Straight, no curve |
| Diameter | 1.5 in |
| Alloy | Heavy-gauge stainless steel |
| Intended use | Long front bar, lining up surfaces |
What it is for
- Front bar for a kit of five pieces or more
- Lining up electronic pads at a constant height
- A row of small percussion at equal distance
- A structure taking three to four clamps
- A setup carried by car rather than by truck
Compare with other manufacturers
Large front bars from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 1.5 in long bars | Identical diameter, more finely divided choice of lengths |
| Pearl | ICON rack | Square section, clamp positions indexed by the shape |
| Yamaha | Hexrack II | Hexagonal tube, accessories specific to the system |
| Mapex | Modular rack | Pieces mostly offered as preconfigured sets |
Frequently asked questions
- Straight or curved in 42 in?
- Straight to line up surfaces at a constant distance and height; curved to bring cymbals back toward the drummer.
- How many clamps can it take?
- Three to four without crowding each other, depending on their size.
- Do I need a centre upright?
- Beyond this length, yes. Support at the middle removes almost all flex.
- Will it fit in a car?
- About 1.07 metres: it fits diagonally in the trunk of a family car, unlike longer bars.
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