DW DWSM778 Telescoping and Swivelling Dogbone Clamp, 13 to 18 in
The DWSM778 is a dogbone clamp that extends from 13 to 18 in and swivels. It is the piece you pick when the distance to span isn't known in advance, or when it changes from one stage to the next depending on the room available.
What sets it apart
- Adjustable length from 13 to 18 in
- Swivelling body, free orientation
- Quick-release ratchet at both ends
- Takes 1/2 in arms on either side
- DWSMMGM memory lock included
When the right length can't be known in advance
A fixed-length clamp assumes you know the distance. That holds in the studio, where the kit doesn't move. It fails on tour, where the space changes every night: a narrow stage forces you to tighten up, a big one lets you spread out.
Five inches of travel cover most of those differences. You adjust on the spot, without switching parts and without giving up the playing position it took you months to find.
Swivelling, or changing planes without taking everything apart
A part that doesn't swivel imposes its plane: the arm it carries has to follow the orientation of the arm holding it. The swivel frees up that degree of movement. You can run the accessory over, under or at an angle, depending on what is in the way.
Combined with the telescoping action, that gives you two independent adjustments, so real freedom of placement rather than a compromise between two fixed positions.
Quick-release ratchets, for setup and teardown
At both ends, a ratchet releases the 1/2 in arm in one motion. On a late-night teardown, that is what lets you separate the pieces without hunting for a key and without leaving a screw in the rug.
Specifications
| Length range | 13 to 18 in |
|---|---|
| Ends | Quick-release ratchets for 1/2 in arms |
| Movement | Telescoping and swivelling |
| Included | One DWSMMGM memory lock |
What it is for
- Touring, where stage space changes from night to night
- Finding a cymbal position you are still unsure of
- Offsetting an accessory over a drum
- A setup shared between several drummers
- Temporary rigs in the studio
Compare with other manufacturers
Length-adjustable clamps from other drum hardware manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Telescoping accessory arm | Different travel, screw locking |
| Pearl | Rack extension arm | Fixed length once assembled |
| Tama | Adjustable accessory arm | No swivel, fixed working plane |
| Mapex | Clamp-mounted arm extension | Made up of two separate pieces |
Frequently asked questions
- Does it lose rigidity when it is fully extended?
- Any telescoping part is stiffer collapsed than extended. At 18 in, keep heavy loads close to the anchor point.
- What diameters do the ends accept?
- 1/2 in arms on each side, with a quick-release ratchet that frees them without tools.
- Does the swivel lock once it's set?
- Yes, the orientation locks once you have found the position; that is what separates an adjustable swivel from a free ball joint.
- Can I adjust it in the middle of a gig?
- Technically yes, but that isn't the idea. You set it during setup, and the memory lock is there so you can find it again the next day.
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