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Cymbal Boom Arms & Attachments - Expand Your Kit Without Extra Stands

If you want to add more cymbals to your kit but don't have the floor space or budget for additional full stands, cymbal boom arms and attachments are the answer. They clamp onto your existing stands to create extra cymbal positions - quickly, cheaply, and without cluttering your setup.

The right attachment depends on what you're trying to achieve. Here's a quick guide:

What Do You Need?

  • Adding a cymbal to an existing stand - A standard or gearless boom arm is what you need. Standard arms use a wing nut to lock in position. Gearless arms (like the Gibraltar Pro Gearless range) lock without tools - faster to set up and ideal for gigging drummers
  • Adding a second hi-hat position - An X-hat auxiliary arm clamps to any existing stand and gives you a second hi-hat without a dedicated hi-hat stand. Available from Meinl, Gibraltar, and Mapex
  • Mounting a cymbal from your bass drum - A bass drum cymbal arm clamps to the hoop of your kick drum, letting you mount a splash or effects cymbal right where you need it without any extra floor space
  • Stacking two cymbals on one stand - A cymbal clamp stacker lets you mount two cymbals together for a short, trashy stack sound - no extra stand needed

Not Sure Which One You Need?

Visit us in store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and our team will help you work out the right attachment for your kit and playing style. Or get in touch online and we'll point you in the right direction.

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Cymbal Boom Arms & Attachments UK - Into Music Store, Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Into Music Store stocks a focused range of cymbal boom arms and attachments online and in our specialist drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Whether you need a standard boom arm to add a cymbal to an existing stand, a gearless arm for faster positioning, an X-hat arm for a second hi-hat, or a bass drum cymbal arm to mount a splash or effects cymbal from your kick drum, you'll find the right option here. Prices start from around £10 upwards for basic clamps and arms.

Gibraltar's Pro Gearless range is particularly popular with gigging drummers who need to set up and break down quickly — the gearless design eliminates wing nuts for faster, tool-free cymbal positioning. X-hat auxiliary hi-hat arms from Meinl, Gibraltar, and Mapex are a cost-effective way to add a second hi-hat position without a dedicated hi-hat stand. If you're searching for a drum store near me with genuine hardware expertise, visit us in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and our team will be happy to help you find the right attachment for your setup.

Shop online with UK next day delivery available across the UK, or call us on 01507 526517 for advice. Browse our full range at intomusicstore.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

A cymbal boom arm is an attachment that clamps onto an existing cymbal stand or rack tube to add an extra cymbal mounting point, allowing drummers to add cymbal positions without buying extra full stands — saving money, floor space, and setup time. Available in standard, short, long, and gearless versions, priced from around £10 upwards. Available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available, or in our Horncastle, Lincolnshire showroom — call 01507 526517 for advice.
A gearless cymbal boom arm uses a friction-based locking mechanism rather than a traditional wing nut and gear system, allowing the arm to be repositioned quickly without tools. Best for: gigging drummers who need to set up and break down quickly. Gibraltar's Pro Gearless range is the most comprehensive gearless option we stock. Available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available, or in our Horncastle showroom.
An X-hat auxiliary hi-hat arm clamps onto an existing stand to create a second hi-hat position without a dedicated hi-hat stand. Best for: drummers who want a second hi-hat or remote hi-hat position without the cost and floor space of an additional full stand. Meinl, Gibraltar, and Mapex all offer X-hat arms in our range. Available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available — call 01507 526517 for advice.
A bass drum cymbal arm clamps onto the bass drum hoop to mount a cymbal — typically a splash or effects cymbal — directly from the kick drum, eliminating the need for an additional stand. Best for: drummers who want to add an effects cymbal close to the bass drum without extra floor space. Available at Into Music Store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire with UK next day delivery available.
A cymbal clamp stacker allows two cymbals to be mounted on a single stand — one above the other — producing a short, trashy, cutting combined sound popular for effects use. Best for: drummers who want to create a cymbal stack without additional stands. Available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available — call 01507 526517 for advice.
Shop cymbal boom arms and attachments online at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available across the UK. We stock Gibraltar, Meinl, and Mapex options and are based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Visit us in store, call 01507 526517, or shop online at intomusicstore.com.