Detail 01
Long boom length
Extra reach lets you place the stand base out of your foot path and still get the cymbal over the kit.
Product detailSKU #1273887992968
GibraltarLong Boom Rod with Brake Tilter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A long boom arm with a ratcheting brake tilter, for replacing a broken boom or reaching cymbals out over a crowded kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Getting a crash out past toms on a large kit
- Replacing a stripped or seized tilter on an existing stand
- Placing a cymbal low and flat over a rack tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small kits where a straight stand already reaches
- Drummers needing the base and tube too — this is the arm only
- Anyone whose stand top tube is a different diameter
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Brake tilter
Toothed ratchet holds the cymbal angle under repeated hits instead of creeping flat like a friction tilter.
Detail 03
Boom rod, not a full stand
It drops into the top of an existing stand. You still need a base, legs, and tube.
Detail 04
Longer arm leverage
More reach means more tipping force. A light single-braced base may need counterweighting or repositioning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your stand's top tube inner diameter before ordering — boom rods are not universal.
- 02No cymbal, felts, wing nut, or stand base included.
- 03Long booms need a wide or weighted base to stay stable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a stand?
No. It is the boom arm and tilter only. It fits into a stand you already own.
02Can I turn a straight stand into a boom with this?
Yes, if the rod diameter matches your stand's top tube and your stand's clamp accepts it.
03What does a brake tilter do?
It uses interlocking teeth to lock the cymbal angle. Unlike a friction tilter, it will not slip flat over a set.
04Is a long boom stable?
It depends on your base. The further out you reach, the more you need a wide, double-braced or weighted stand.
