DW 6000 Ultralight Series Hardware

[@thomasnappo6309]

Crosstowns look really good to me..😊

[@rhythmista7707]

Got 'em ! They're awesome and look really nice..

[@adamwilson1691]

nice! I made the switch to lightweight stuff as well. bought me a set of Yamaha crosstowns and they're incredible. I actually look forward to lugging my set to a gig now.

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

Very cool!

[@imapussee]

Stop the video at the 3:30 mark. Take notice how you left about a 2" to 3" space and didn't fold the "landing gear" all the way out like you did on the snare drum stand. I think you will see an improvement in stability if you open the DW 6000 stands maintaining that amount of separation. It essentially gives the legs better leverage to grip the bottom pipe. Great video! Thanks!

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

I will try that! Thanks

[@ethannape6185]

Thanks

[@felixweber6593]

I bought the complete pack : 1 snare stand, 2 straight stands, 1 hi-hat stand and the bag. I added : 1 boom and 2 straight stands. It fits perfectly in the bag with a 6000 nylon strap pedal and the complete thing weighs around 12 or 13 kilos (just a little under 29 pounds). I play mainly rock with quite big cymbals (Paiste Giant Beat 15" hats, 18", 20" and 24" multi use cymbals) and the stands are OK and hold all this very well. A straight cymbal stand weighs only 2,76 pounds... which is awesome. And they are solid and sturdy, I would probably use them as a tour rig (if one day I go on tour with a band...). Cheers from Switzerland.

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

Glad to hear they are working for you. What do you think of the 6000 pedal? I've been using a Camco for 30 years and decided to try it. Supposed to be here Friday.

[@felixweber6593]

@@jeffcrousedrums1584 I love them (I own two, purchased in the US because they are not available in Europe)... they are light and easy to play and don't take too much place in the hardware bag. I just changed the beater because DW beaters feel way too heavy under my foot. I use a Vic Firth VKB5 beater which was developed on demand of Peter Erskine. It is a felt ball on a maple piece. Very light and responsive. As you are a jazz player (am I right ??) you should check it out, it is great sounding and feeling.

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

@felixweber6593 Thank you so much Felix! Yes I primarily play jazz...and am a big fan of Peter Erskine so I'll take your recommendation. Thanks for the info on the pedal. I found a used one with a chain. It's the accelerator version so I'm hoping it feels good and is a nice upgrade from the Camco.

[@felixweber6593]

@@jeffcrousedrums1584 I'm looking forward to your future videos... Cheers

[@mackb3yt]

Check out Whitney nesting drums. My choice since 2012.

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

Thanks! I will check them out.

[@thomaswhudson]

I play in a punk band, would these stand up to some cymbal bashing?

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

No they would probably fall over!

[@TheConunDRUMwDre]

Joey Castillo used them with Queens of the Stone Age....and was using them with Zakk Sabbath until he switched to Tama - he is using their lightweight stuff with The Bronx and Circle Jerks (he does have the weight pads on the cymbal stands - but I find the Tama doesn't look as sturdy; their legs are shorter and the leg rubbers are not as "grippy". I play in a punk band also, and using a Pearl flat base for my ride (it doesn't move).....looking at getting the full DW 6000 setup

[@James-um5qe]

I think I'm correct in saying that this hardware uses plastic in the pipe clamps etc. I went for the Tama Classic set which is all metal, same weight and almost half the cost. No contest. The Yamaha Crosstown would be my choice for the contemporary style hardware. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTQfnmBepeZg7c

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

After playing these for several months I can say that the hi hat does not feel as good as some others I've played.

[@alanduncan1980]

The wobble isn't a deal breaker for me. I don't care about that.

[@jeffcrousedrums1584]

Agreed. They do the job well!

[@Manassasjunction]

I started in 1963 with Ludwig, Sonor and Premier, Trixon too. Stands and HHs never tipped over and the Pedals were good up to very good(Gretsch,Premier and Ludwigs SK). Every drummer had a spare strip of plastic or leather and they could replace the ripped one in a minute. Later I boght the Sonor stuff which was a. expensive and far too heavy. A real nuisance when we were travelling from place to place.