Axis VCS-B Vortex Boom Cymbal Stand

by Axis

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0002F7IFS
• Item model number: VCS-B
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,763 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #59 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Drum Set Accessories > Cymbal Accessories > Stands > Straight

Product Description

Incorporates a totally new ball bearing "Precision Tilter" that eliminates cymbal slippage and incorporates cymbal stacking and X-hat capability on the tilter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Lightweight and excellent construction, July 10, 2010

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Peter J. Maerz (South Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Axis VCS-B Vortex Boom Cymbal Stand

I'm 59 years old and still gigging most Fridays and Saturdays. My 70-pound hardware bag was becoming a serious issue. I've now replaced my snare stand, hi-hat stand and ride cymbal stands with Axis products. I've used their kick pedal for 15 years and have never done a thing to it; no lubrication, no parts replacement. This boom stand is reflective of their quality; ingenious design, precisely machined parts and super light weight, what with the mostly aircraft aluminum materials. The only issue I have (which removed one star) is that the final link in the stand, the all-important boom, is a solid steel but very thin rod. It's easily strong enough to support my heavy, 22" Zildjian ride, but it "gives", meaning that with hard and fast playing, especially moving back and forth from cymbal body to bell, the cymbal will rock a bit on the boom. I have not found this to affect my playing, but it's a bit odd to have the ride bouncing under my stick.

The base of the stand is rock solid and the height adjustment sleeves and wing nuts are the same. The boom tilter is very easily adjustable and also locks positively. The cymbal mounting felts and wing nut are cleverly designed to mount quickly, provide a good playing angle and protect the cymbal. Again, I've shedded over 15 pounds from my gig bag by switching to Axis and, if my kick pedal's any indication, I'll be using these stands till I drop...