DW DWSM788 Mini Dogbone Clamp, 8 in, with Quick-Release Ratchets
The DWSM788 is an 8 in dogbone clamp, finished at each end with a quick-release ratchet sized for a 1/2 in arm. It is for spots where two points in a setup are nearly next to each other and a longer reach would bang into a drum.
What sets it apart
- Eight inches overall, the most compact size
- Quick-release ratchet at both ends
- Takes a 1/2 in arm or rod on either side
- DWSMMGM memory lock included
- Little overhang, stable setup
Short, because long won't fit
In a dense kit, the challenge isn't reaching far but touching nothing. A twelve-inch dogbone crossing over a tom ends up brushing it, then rattling against it every time the bass drum hits.
Eight inches stay within the free space between two neighbouring pieces. The part does its job, linking, without becoming a source of unwanted noise itself.
The lever rule, applied to your setup
The longer the clamp, the more the load at the end weighs on the anchor point. It isn't about how strong the part is but about geometry: the same cymbal puts noticeably less stress on the anchor at eight inches than at twelve.
That is why the short size is often the right choice for hanging something heavy, contrary to the instinct that pushes you toward the biggest model available.
Specifications
| Length | 8 in |
|---|---|
| Ends | Two quick-release ratchets |
| Accepted diameter | 1/2 in on each side |
| Included | One DWSMMGM memory lock |
What it is for
- Close mounting between two neighbouring arms
- Adding a heavy cymbal close to its anchor point
- Dense kits where nothing should touch anything
- Adding a mounting point to a tight rack
- Mounting a trigger or a small accessory
Compare with other manufacturers
Equivalent short clamps from other drum hardware manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Short two-jaw multi-clamp | Screw clamping rather than a ratchet |
| Pearl | Short rack connector | Limited to its own tube system |
| Tama | Short connecting arm | Memory lock not included |
| Mapex | Compact connecting clamp | Different accepted diameters |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference from the 12 in model?
- Only the reach. The ends and the mechanism are the same; what changes is the distance spanned.
- Does the quick release really stay locked?
- The ratchet locks; releasing it takes a deliberate move. It is there for teardown, not for improvising while you play.
- Can I mount a tom on it?
- The part is designed for 1/2 in arms and rods. A tom works if its mount fits that diameter and the weight stays reasonable eight inches out.
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