DW DWSM2012S Puppy Bone Cymbal Arm Clamp with 9 in 912S Arm
The DWSM2012S is a cymbal arm clamp that adds a cymbal where there is no floor space left: it clamps onto a 1/2 in rod already on the kit and carries a 9 in arm ending in a complete cymbal seat. No extra stand, no extra base between your legs.
What sets it apart
- Low Puppy Bone body that stays below the cymbal line
- 9 in 912S arm included, ready to take the cymbal
- Compatible with all of the brand's 1/2 in rods
- Gearless tilter with Techlock: no angle is forced on you
- Patented adjustable cymbal seat, built-in felts
The problem: a floor that is already full
After four or five stands, the question is no longer where to hang a cymbal but where to put one more tripod without stepping on it. Every extra base takes room away from the drummer's feet and adds that much to setup time.
The Puppy Bone sidesteps the question: it mounts on a rod that is already standing. The cymbal gets its position, and the floor loses nothing.
What a gearless tilter really allows
A geared tilter gives you a series of angles, and you settle for the one between two. The gearless mechanism clamps by friction: the angle is continuous, so you set the cymbal exactly where your wrist meets it, not half a degree off.
Techlock exists because an unlocked friction joint eventually slips under the hits. It freezes the setting once the angle is right, without going back to gears.
The seat and its felts, which make the difference in use
The adjustable seat is covered by a U.S. patent, and its purpose is simple: a cymbal should swing freely on its rod without knocking against metal. The felts built into the seat stay put when you lift the cymbal off, instead of bouncing into the rug.
Specifications
| Arm length | 9 in |
|---|---|
| Accepted rods | All of the brand's 1/2 in rods |
| Tilt | Gearless tilter, Techlock |
| Seat | Adjustable, U.S. patent 4889028, built-in felts |
What it is for
- Adding an effects cymbal above a tom
- Small stages where floor space is limited
- Touring kits you want to set up in less time
- An extra position for a china or a splash
- Studio setups, where stands get in the way of the mics
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers approach the same idea, holding a cymbal without adding a stand, in these ways:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Jaw-style cymbal arm clamp | Clamps onto a tube rather than a 1/2 in rod |
| Pearl | Cymbal arm on a rack clamp | Designed for a tubular rack, not for a single stand |
| Tama | Roadpro series add-on arm | Geared tilt rather than continuous |
| Mapex | Multi-purpose clamp accessory arm | Simpler cymbal seat, with no dedicated adjustment |
Frequently asked questions
- What can I mount it on?
- Any of the brand's 1/2 in rods: tom arm, boom arm, accessory rod. It is the rod diameter that matters, not the type of stand.
- Is the arm included, or do I buy it separately?
- It is included. You get the Puppy Bone body and the 9 in 912S arm, assembled and ready to take the cymbal.
- Will a heavy china stay put on it?
- The 9 in arm is short, so the leverage stays modest, and that works in your favour. The heavier the cymbal, the better it is to keep it close to the anchor point.
- Will it mark the rod I clamp it to?
- Reasonable tightening leaves no mark. As with any clamp, it is repeated cranking with full wrist force that eventually marks the chrome.
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