The 5 Best Ride Cymbal Boom Stands (2023 reviews)

The gibraltar ride cymbal boom stand is capable of outshining several other stand featured in this list in overall features. If you want a cymbal stand that can do the job but not too heavy, this one will do it. It works great for a crash or a stacker. It is a boom but it is all tucked into the main stem. The boom arm fits nicely into the second adjustable rod which also makes it easier to pack up. It doesn't feel super sturdy. It is great for a moderate drum kit. It is plenty heavy to remain planted on the floor but not overbearing to fold up for transport.

Why We Like This:

Holds a 16 inch crash great
Lightweight and gets the job done
Great value, looks to be pretty stable and well made

Best Runner up: Pearl Boom Stand

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Pearl has been making good-quality stand for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. This is an inexpensive stand for lighter weight cymbals. As straight stands they're great for any cymbals, as booms they are great for lighter cymbals. It is super solid in its construction and very adjustable. The boom arm can fold to run parallel with post or can be removed if necessary.

The main feature that sets it apart from other light to medium duty stands is the toothless tilter.

Why We Like This:

Very well made sturdy cymbal stand from pearl
Very heavy duty, travels easy, and is completely adjustable for placement
Nice medium to heavy duty cymbal stand
Nothing fancy or heavy, but reliable and good quaility

Best For mobile drummers: Vangoa Ride Cymbal Boom Stand

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate stand. The vangoa ride cymbal boom stand is exactly that - it's a simple stand that hits all the right notes. No matter lightweight cymbals like your 18" crash, or heavy rides or china cymbals, this flexible boom straight stand, can safely hold the weight of all your standard and heavy. It screws in place and gets tight but begins to loosen slightly as its played. The base is very sturdy, heavy duty and it feels well made. It has great weight to it if you want to mount a tom off of it or anything like that. The stick bag or holder is a smart design, will attach to just about any stand making it very convenient to be able to grab another stick.

The boom arm is a nice well machined piece of metal. It screws in place and gets tight but starts to loosen slightly as its played.

Why We Like This:

Great for studio setup, solid, pro-band functional
Perfect addition to hubby's drum set
Would be a good stand with better craftmanship

Best With clamp: Ludwig Ride Cymbal Boom Stand

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Ludwig line of stand come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It can be set up as a straight, or boom cymbal stand. It features needed for medium-to-large venues, in weights that won't require paying a drum tech to lug them around. It's built well and looks great. The boom arm will adjust straight up and then feed into the bottom section. It’s solid, great adjustability and heavy. It will hold anything you’d want to put on it. It's really a great all purpose stand.

Why We Like This:

Parts slide easily and latch firmly
Easy to adjust as a boom or straight stand
New and hot release

Best value For money: Pearl Ride Cymbal Boom Stand

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This stand is heavy duty and very well balanced. It is definitely cheaper quality additionally it is a good stand for crash cymbals. The poles are all significantly thinner and the leg braces are designed differently and thinner again. It can also be straight stand or a boom, very versatile and worth the money.

This thing is pretty sturdy. The quality of their plateing is. It is a good, sturdy stand, these no longer have the height memory locks. It's still sturdy stands despite not having memory locks.

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