DW DWSM2141 Bass Drum Hoop Claw Clamp with L-Arm
The DWSM2141 is a drum clamp that grips both sides of the bass drum hoop and mounts an L-arm on it. A cowbell, a block or a small percussion instrument ends up within stick reach, without a single stand added around the drummer.
What sets it apart
- Grips both sides of the bass drum hoop
- DWSMTA905 L-arm included, convertible from 1/2 in to 9.5 mm
- Listed by the manufacturer for the brand's bass drums
- Standless mounting: nothing more on the floor
- Goes on and comes off in seconds
The hoop, an anchor point nobody uses
The bass drum is the most stable piece of the kit, and its hoop runs all the way around, available and unused. Hanging a cowbell there means taking advantage of fifteen or twenty kilos already sitting on the floor rather than setting up a tripod you then have to work around.
It is also the most natural position for an accessory played with the left foot or the left hand: above the shell, in line with your body, with no detour.
What the manufacturer's warning really means
DW says so itself: the claw is rounded, and a hoop with a sharp, ninety-degree edge can be marked by that contact. It is not a hidden flaw but a shape constraint, and it is worth knowing before you buy rather than after.
In practice: on a rounded hoop, the contact is full and nothing gets marked. On a square-edged hoop, a strip of leather or felt slipped under the claw spreads the pressure and takes care of it.
An L-arm, and a way to adapt it
The included arm is L-shaped: one end slides into the clamp, the other presents the accessory horizontally. The manufacturer describes it as convertible, from 1/2 in to 9.5 mm, because hand percussion instruments do not all share the same rod diameter.
Specifications
| Anchor point | Bass drum hoop, gripped on both sides |
|---|---|
| Arm included | DWSMTA905, L-shaped, convertible from 1/2 in to 9.5 mm |
| Intended hoops | The brand's bass drum hoops |
| Manufacturer's warning | Rounded claw: a square-edged hoop can be marked |
What it is for
- A cowbell played with the left foot on the bass drum
- A wood block placed near the hoop
- Extra percussion on a kit that travels
- Small stages where no stand can be added
- Recording kits where tripods get in the way of the mics
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers attach an accessory to the hoop this way:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Hoop-mounted cowbell holder | Straight jaw rather than a rounded claw |
| Gibraltar | Hoop clamp with arm | Screws onto the hoop from one side only |
| Tama | Hoop-mounted accessory holder | Comes without a diameter adapter |
| Ludwig | Bass drum cowbell holder | Drilled or tension-rod mount, not removable |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to drill the bass drum?
- No, and that is the point: the clamp tightens on the hoop and comes off without leaving a trace on the shell.
- Is it compatible with another brand's hoop?
- The manufacturer lists it for its own bass drums, and the mic version of the same clamp specifies that it grips both sides of an in-house hoop. Elsewhere, nothing is guaranteed: measure the hoop's thickness and check the shape of its edge before ordering.
- What accessories can I mount on it?
- Anything that mounts on a 1/2 in or 9.5 mm rod, the two diameters the convertible arm covers: cowbell, block, small percussion.
- Does it move when I play the bass drum?
- Clamping both sides of the hoop locks the clamp in both directions. That is exactly what this claw shape is designed for.
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