DW 9.5 mm Accessory Arm, 5 in, with 1/2 in Clamp
This short 9.5 mm accessory arm is for attaching small percussion to the rest of the kit. Its appeal is its diameter: 9.5 mm is the mounting size used by most cowbells, wood blocks and mountable tambourines on the market.
What sets it apart
- 9.5 mm diameter, the mounting size of small percussion
- 5 in long: enough for clearance, too short to wobble
- 1/2 in clamp included, to attach to an existing arm
- Mounts without adding a single stand to the floor
- Chrome finish
The right diameter, and why it is half the problem
A cowbell, wood block or mountable tambourine attaches to a rod with a standardized diameter of around 9.5 mm — what American catalogues call three-eighths of an inch. Almost nobody checks it before buying, yet it is the only thing that decides whether the piece mounts or stays in its bag.
This arm is specified at that diameter. The accessory slides on, tightens with its own screw, and that is it: no reducer sleeve, no tape wrapped around it to make up two millimetres.
Five inches, no more and no less
A small percussion instrument struck with the tip of the stick does not need to be far away: it has to be reachable without your arm leaving its usual path. Five inches is enough to clear it from the neighbouring drum or cymbal.
A longer arm might seem more flexible, but it would act as a lever: every hit would make it sway, and the accessory would start moving under the stick. The short length is not a limitation, it is what makes the mount solid.
Attaching instead of adding another stand
The included 1/2 in clamp grips a cymbal boom arm, a floor tom leg or a support rod already in place. Nothing new reaches the floor, which matters when the kit is already tight and every tripod competes with the next.
It also makes the placement reversible. You try a position during a rehearsal, move it ten centimetres the next week, without taking anything else apart.
Specifications
| Arm diameter | 9.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Clamp | 1/2 in, included |
| Specified use | Mounting small percussion |
| Finish | Chrome |
What it is for
- A cowbell mounted within reach of the stick
- A wood block or mountable tambourine on a tight kit
- Extra percussion added for one or two songs
- Electronic kits, to add a secondary trigger
- A studio setup to rebuild identically from one session to the next
Compare with other manufacturers
Short accessory arms from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Short clamp-on accessory arm | Several lengths in the catalogue, clamps sold separately |
| Pearl | Clamp-on percussion rod | Rod bent at the factory rather than straight |
| Tama | Accessory arm from its hardware line | Wing nut tightening, different clamp diameter |
| Mapex | Clamp-on accessory arm | Longer, so plan the support accordingly |
Frequently asked questions
- Will this arm take a cowbell from any brand?
- Any whose mount is designed for a rod of about 9.5 mm, which is the vast majority. Check the diameter on the piece before buying.
- What does the clamp attach to?
- To a 1/2 in rod: cymbal boom arm, floor tom leg, a support already in place.
- Can I mount an effects cymbal on it?
- That is not the specified use. The diameter and length are designed for small percussion, not for a load that swings.
- Do I need a tool to install it?
- The clamp tightens by hand. A drum key only helps with fine adjustment.
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