DW Drum Workshop TOM HOLDER ON KNEECAP SM457

Name: TOM HOLDER ON KNEECAP SM457
Brand: DW Drum Workshop
SKU: 211775
Price: 66.00 EUR
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What you need to know

Quick and precise adjustment thanks to the ball joint to position the tom exactly as you want
L-shaped design convenient for compact setups and close placements (above the bass drum, offset, etc.)
"1/2 inch" diameter (12.7 mm): a common standard for many mounts and clamps
Versatile accessory to optimize your kit's ergonomics without changing all the hardware

TOM HOLDER ON KNEECAP SM457

66,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The L-shaped tom arm with ball joint is one of the essential accessories in drum hardware: a simple and robust solution to gain playing comfort and precise positioning. This type of piece naturally fits into an evolving setup, where the set is adjusted according to needs (rehearsal, studio, stage).

Who This Drum/Hardware Is For

This hardware is intended for beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers who want a reliable and easily adjustable mounting. Ideal for all styles, from rock to funk, whenever a stable and reproducible tom positioning is necessary.

Features and Innovations

The ball joint allows fine angle adjustment, useful for adapting the strike, reducing wrist strain, and aligning the shells according to your posture. The L-profile facilitates insertion into a compatible mount and offers a good compromise between footprint and adjustment range.

Sound

This tom arm does not directly influence the tone like a shell or drumhead, but it contributes to the final result by ensuring stability and consistent positioning. A well-adjusted setup improves playing comfort and attack consistency, particularly useful in the studio and on stage.

Technical specifications

Type	tom arm	Orientation system	ball joint
Shape	L-shaped rod	Construction	metal
Diameter	"1/2 inch" (12.7 mm)

Questions frequently asked

What is the diameter of the DW SM457 tom arm shaft?

The L-rod has a diameter of 1/2 inch, which is 12.7 mm.

Does the tom arm swivel allow for precise adjustment of the drum angle?

The swivel enables fine adjustment of the tom’s angle. This setting helps align the drum according to playing posture and aids in adapting the strike orientation.

Which mounts is this tom arm compatible with?

The insertion requires a mount compatible with a 12.7 mm diameter L-rod. The description does not specify any other mounting standards.

Is the DW Drum Workshop SM457 tom arm suitable for both stage and studio use?

Its metal construction and swivel ensure stable positioning of the tom, which is useful for maintaining consistent settings both in the studio and on stage.