Gibraltar
Cymbal Arm Attachment
(for bass or cocktail drums)
Gibraltar Cymbal Arm Attachment (for bass or cocktail drum)
heavy duty, includes felts for cymbals, as shown, but
without round mount
.......................................$39.99 (either
style)
with round mount
............................................$49.99 (either
style)
with mount includes pictured mount or our rectangular tom mount (memory
lock included- not pictured)
Note: See L-arm Style
Tom Arms & Mounts for others mounts available for this arm (at the
same price).
 Check out the NEW Z-Bar!
Available now, substitute into one of the above arms for only $5.00 more.
The cymbal arm attachment (on a customer set of
vintage white pearl drums)
for bass drums was first seen in the drum
industry soon after drum sets became popular with Jazz and big band music
(around 1920). In the beginning, the cymbal attachment was very basic,
attaching to the bass drum hoop- only designed to hold a small cymbal.
But after the World War II (late 1940s to early 50s), the more modern tom
mount that was incorporated into most drum companies' kits- a more
permanent attachment for a cymbal arm. These type attachments stayed
popular for several years– when playing styles were more subdued
(the arms stayed in place). But when playing styles got wilder
(around 1960 and on), most arms (of this type) often fell when playing.
And by the 1970s, the presence of the arm was considered more negative than
positive by most drummers. And sometime around the 1970s, drum
manufactures stopped including the attachment for just about all drum sets.
However, from about 2005 and on, we have seen and an increased interest,
in this type of arm. Because one less cymbal stand needs to be
transported, and cymbal placement can be closer with the arm than most
straight cymbal stands, many are choosing to use this attachment.
Also, with the use of a memory lock (which we include with the purchase of
an arm sold w/ a mount) the holding power is much greater, resulting in a
much reduced chance of falling.
Now, from Jammin Sam, a superior cymbal arm, combined with a superior tom
mount (with a greater holding power than the originals), and with a memory
lock (added strength to keep the arm from moving) is available– there
isn't a better setup to be found with this style of cymbal mount. Also,
this arm (with a straight center shaft) can be effectively used with a
cocktail drum– mounted on the side. If you have any questions
about these premium quality cymbal arm attachments, just give us a call.
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