DW DWSM2031 Puppy Bone Cymbal Arm Clamp with Short Arm
The DWSM2031 is a low-profile cymbal arm clamp from the Puppy Bone family. It closes around a 1/2 in rod already standing on the kit and, at the end of a 9 in arm, presents an adjustable cymbal seat. No tripod involved.
What sets it apart
- 9 in cymbal arm, listed by the manufacturer among its short arms
- Clamps onto all of the brand's 1/2 in rods
- Low profile: stays out of the stick's path
- Gearless tilters with Techlock
- Patented adjustable cymbal seat and built-in felts
The free space on a kit is not on the floor
On a tight kit, the space that remains is almost never on the floor: it is between the drums, above a tom, in the angle a boom arm leaves behind. These are short spaces, surrounded by metal, where a tall part would cross the stick's path before it even holds anything.
A low body is what lets you reach them. It grabs the rod where it is free, comes out horizontally and leaves all the height the cymbal needs above it.
Less overhang, more stability
A cymbal at the end of a long arm acts as a lever: every hit sends torque to the clamping point, and the setup slowly drifts over the course of a show. Bringing the weight closer to the anchor point cuts that torque accordingly.
That is why stacks and small effects cymbals are happier on a short arm: they move less, and the drummer does not spend the night retightening.
Specifications
| Arm length | 9 in |
|---|---|
| Accepted rod diameter | 1/2 in, all of the brand's rods |
| Angle adjustment | Continuous, gearless, Techlock |
| Seat | Adjustable, U.S. patent 4889028, built-in felts |
What it is for
- Stacking two small cymbals above a tom
- A cowbell or block tucked in near the snare
- Compact kits where every centimetre is contested
- A second mounting point on a boom arm already in use
- Quick setup for a stripped-down gig
Compare with other manufacturers
Equivalent short solutions from other hardware manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Short arm from its clamp range | Taller body, sticks out further from the kit |
| Gibraltar | Short clamp-on accessory arm | Mounts on a tube, not directly on a rod |
| Pearl | Short effects cymbal holder | Fixed seat rather than adjustable |
| Dixon | Compact add-on arm | Geared tilt, fixed angles |
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the arm?
- Nine inches. The manufacturer lists this measurement on the model's page, under the name short arm.
- How is it different from the model that comes with the 912S arm?
- Less than you might think. Both list a 9 in arm, the same low body, the same tilter and the same patented seat. What changes is the arm itself: the other part number comes with the 912S, a part listed separately in the catalogue; this one carries a short arm with no part number of its own.
- Can I clamp it onto a one-inch tube?
- No. The body is designed for a 1/2 in rod. For a larger tube, you need a clamp whose jaw matches that diameter.
- Is the felt included?
- Yes, the seat comes with its protection. Still, keep a spare felt on hand: it is a wear part.
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