Yamaha CS865 Double-Braced Boom Cymbal Stand

A Next-Gen Boom Cymbal Stand Built to Dial in Your Perfect Setup

Yamaha’s CS865 brings modern precision, rock-solid stability, and studio-friendly refinement to drummers who demand both flexibility and dependability from their hardware. Designed as part of Yamaha’s professional hardware lineup, the CS865 delivers infinite cymbal-angle control, smooth adjustments, and a secure boom system that locks exactly where you want it — every time.

Whether you’re fine-tuning crash placement, stretching your ride into the perfect pocket, or setting up for tight multi-cymbal configurations, the CS865’s infinite-adjustment tilter makes cymbal positioning effortless. Yamaha’s hinged boom tilter clamp delivers an ultra-secure hold without slippage, backed by a memory lock for consistent setup across gigs and rehearsals.

For recording drummers, Yamaha includes internal plastic tube plugs to eliminate stand rattle — a silent but incredibly welcome upgrade that keeps your studio tracks clean. And thanks to its double-braced design, the CS865 remains steady under heavy cymbals and intense playing, while still adjusting smoothly and predictably.

Features at a Glance

• Infinite-adjustment cymbal tilter allows virtually any angle placement
• Hinged boom tilter clamp delivers a tighter, more reliable grip
• Memory lock ensures repeatable setups and extra security
• Plastic plugs in vertical tubes prevent unwanted rattling in studio recordings
• Heavy-duty double-braced legs provide stable support under all playing dynamics
• Designed to place cymbals exactly where you need them in any configuration

Verdict

A refined, rock-solid, pro-level boom stand that gives drummers precise placement, silent operation, and serious long-term stability. If you want hardware that disappears beneath your playing but performs flawlessly every session, the CS865 is an outstanding investment.