DW 9000 72 in Straight Drum Rack Bar
The 72 in straight bar is the longest piece in the 9000 drum rack system: six feet of stainless steel in one continuous length. At this length, you are no longer building around a drum kit — you are building a structure, for double bass drum setups, percussion stations and goalpost rigs that extend beyond the instrument.
What sets it apart
- Six feet long, the longest bar in the system
- Heavy-gauge stainless tube, 1.5 in
- Covers a width no other piece reaches on its own
- Supported by one or more intermediate uprights
- Many mounting points along one line
- Works horizontally or as a goalpost upright
Supporting the middle is a must
Over a six-foot span, no material holds a distributed load on its own without flexing. Even a thick stainless steel tube will bow if you hang two toms from its centre and support it only at the ends.
An intermediate upright changes the equation completely. By cutting the span in half, it reduces flex far more than you would imagine, and the structure becomes perfectly stable again. That is the setup rule to remember for this length.
What you do with six feet
Three uses come up again and again. The goalpost, where two long bars rise on either side and carry a crossbar up high for effects cymbals or lighting. The percussion station, where a single line carries bells, blocks and small cymbals next to the kit. And the double bass drum setup, whose width goes beyond what a 42 in bar can cover.
In all three cases, you want one continuous line rather than an assembly of sections: a joint in the middle of a span is always the weak point of a structure.
Transport, something to check before you buy
Six feet is more than 1.80 metres. The piece fits in no ordinary hardware case and will not go into a car trunk. It calls for a van, a trailer, or a permanent installation.
Better to know it up front: a rack built around this bar is a rack for a rehearsal room, a studio or a tour by truck, not one you haul around by yourself on a Saturday night.
Specifications
| Length | 72 in |
|---|---|
| Shape | Straight |
| Section | Round, 1.5 in |
| Material | Heavy-gauge stainless steel |
| Recommended support | Intermediate upright under the middle |
| Transport | Van, trailer or permanent installation |
What it is for
- Double bass drum setup
- Goalpost carrying a high crossbar
- Percussion station lined up next to the kit
- Permanent installation in a studio or rehearsal room
- Stage structure wider than the instrument
Compare with other manufacturers
The very long lengths offered by other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 1.5 in long tubes | Comparable lengths, joined with connectors in some cases |
| Pearl | ICON rack | Long spans built by joining square sections |
| Yamaha | Hexrack II | Extended structures built around hexagonal modules |
| Tama | Power Tower | A design focused on light weight rather than span |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the middle of the bar need support?
- Yes. Over a six-foot span, an intermediate upright is needed as soon as you hang a load from the centre.
- Will it fit in a car?
- No. At more than 1.80 metres, it calls for a van, a trailer or a fixed installation.
- Why not join two shorter bars?
- A joint placed in the middle of a span is the weak point of the structure. A continuous line is better.
- Can it be used as an upright?
- Yes, especially in a goalpost setup, with two bars carrying a crossbar up high.
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