The classic shape is sure to please vintage drum fanatics who desire the look and performance of pure flat-based stand, but with contemporary functionality. The upper rod is solid (a feature appreciated by vintage enthusiasts that provides the cymbal to ring unimpeded by metal mass), and includes a thin o ring at the end that eliminates rattle, which vintage stands can be prone to. Wing nuts are appropriately small, but feel comfortable to the fingers. and fine-tooth gear tilter allows for incremental cymbal angles, while holding the cymbal firmly in place. Tripod legs fold up against the stand to reduce height for easy transport and the tripod leg rubber tips give an understated, vintage look, that fit snugly onto the leg for consistent stability.
TAMA Flat Base Stand
I like these kind of stands. I've been running the DWs for years. Gibraltar and Ludwig do em as well.
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
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But does it have 6mm posts?
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Just checked these out online. I like the look. Just wish they had a more vintage looking wingnut. The supplied wignut are really large!
-Mark
This looks about as close to the original '60's Ludwig flat base stand as I have seen. I like that! MarkE
Sweetwater claims they're 8mm posts. Jeez, a swing and a whiff.
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Regardless of the my thoughts on the wing nuts, I really like this vintage-style stand over anything else I've seen on the market. And, yes, these are as close to vintage Ludwig 1400 stands as you'll ever come across!
-Mark
I like these kind of stands. I've been running the DWs for years. Gibraltar and Ludwig do em as well.
Just last week I purchased the DW 6710 boom stand along with the "Ultralite" straight stand model. I believe both will serve me well. The boom stand is sturdy, enough where I am comfortable attaching a small arm for an extra crash cymbal. Nice vintage look and I love that they are lightweight!
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I guess we should thank Peter Erskine, he convinced TAMA to create these.
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