DW SMRKTTCA Rack Tube Top Cymbal Adapter, 1.5 in to 3/4 in
This adapter caps a 1.5 in rack tube and steps it down to 3/4 in, the size a cymbal mounts on. Without it, the top of a rack tube is wasted space: the diameter is too large to take anything directly. The protective sleeve is included.
What sets it apart
- Steps down from 1.5 in to 3/4 in
- Mounts on the top end of a rack tube
- DWSMRKSLEEVE cymbal sleeve included
- Uses an upright that is already there, with no extra stand on the floor
- Allows a very high cymbal position
- Comes off without touching the rest of the frame
Reusing an upright instead of adding one
A rack is made of horizontal tubes carried by vertical posts. Those posts often rise higher than needed and end in a bare stub of tube with no purpose.
Capping that stub with an adapter turns it into a mounting point in its own right. The cymbal is carried by a frame that is already in place, already set and already stable — with no extra stand to carry and no extra footprint on the floor.
Why 3/4 in, and why it matters
3/4 in is the diameter most boom arms and cymbal holders slide onto. Going from 1.5 in to that size opens the whole range of those accessories to the rack tube, instead of limiting it to parts made for its own diameter.
It is rack logic taken all the way: one frame, standard fittings, and a setup you can reconfigure without starting from scratch.
The sleeve: a small detail with big consequences
The included sleeve sits between the cymbal's centre hole and the threaded rod. Without it, the metal rubs on the thread with every swing, and the edge of the hole gets notched.
Having it come with the adapter avoids the classic scenario: the cymbal mounted that same night on a bare rod, telling yourself you will fix it later.
Specifications
| Input | 1.5 in rack tube |
|---|---|
| Output | 3/4 in |
| Position | Top end of the tube |
| Included | DWSMRKSLEEVE protective sleeve |
| Use | Mounting a cymbal on top of a rack post |
What it is for
- Mounting a cymbal on top of a rack post
- Placing an effects cymbal up high
- Putting an unused tube end to work
- Setups where the floor has no room left for another stand
- Mounting a cymbal holder on an existing frame
Compare with other manufacturers
Tube adapters from other rack manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Rack tube adapters | Very wide range of reducers, to assemble yourself |
| Pearl | Icon rack adapter | Sizes specific to the brand's tubes, sleeve sold separately |
| Tama | Rack system adapters | Fittings designed for the brand's jaw clamps |
| Yamaha | Rack fittings from the stage hardware line | Sliding clamp mount rather than a tube cap |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the tube have to be exactly 1.5 in?
- Yes. The adapter caps that size; a thinner or thicker tube does not give a secure grip, and a poorly held cymbal up high is a real risk.
- Can I mount a boom arm on it, or only a straight cymbal holder?
- The 3/4 in output accepts accessories made for that size, boom arms included. An extended boom does, however, call for checking the balance of the frame.
- Is it stable enough for a heavy cymbal?
- A rack post is generally stiffer than a cymbal stand. The limit comes from the overall balance of the rack rather than from the adapter itself.
- Is the sleeve included?
- Yes, it comes with the adapter. It wears like any sleeve and can then be replaced separately.
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