Millenium CB-801 Pro Series Boom Stand

I?m a heavy hitter, for me ? solid and reliable hardware is a must!! Millenium hardware keeps surprising me with it?s durability and quality for the price. Doesn?t matter whether it is a 22? China or an 8? Splash i have to set up ? all hold nicely.

Pros;
+ Steady, firm and reliable ? i can play without worrying whether my Crash is gonna come crashing down on my toms during a massive drum fill or a heavy groove.
+ Simple and easy to set up and use.
+ Compact, doesn?t take up much space. I have lots of hardware to move when touring and seting up for a gig, so huge, heavy gear for me is a nightmare.

Cons;
+ It might be a softer composition of metals or bigger thread pitch, but be careful with those tension locks, be careful no to over-tighten, or they will ware out pretty quick! The locks are good so no need for maximum tighening. But that goes for all gear, pretty much! Be gentle :)
+ I, personally, wouldn?t recommend stacking these boom stands with extra clamps and boom arms. You?ll need a heavy duty base for that. Overloading these will result in dents and lack of steadiness.

Summary;
To buy or not to buy? ? Yes! Definately worth investing in!

I use this stand just for holding ride or crash ride cymbal. Looks like it's actually doing the job. I used only stands from 'big names' in the business before. This stand's adjustment is pretty rough compared to more expensive analogs. Screws and connections do not seem to be reliable in a long term perspective, but with the experience that I have (5 years of 2-4 gigs a month) I can say that the carefull use is a must for every hardware piece no matter it's level.

Pros:
-No major brand can deliver the same quality for the price. The difference is the 'smoothness' of adjustment. Stability is just as good as of 30-40 euro more expensive analogs.

Cons:
-Nylon and rubber parts look cheap (well, they are actually, no surprise).
-Looks like it's sensitive to overtightening the screws. With the proper use it would last years though.

Overall it's a great option for holding 1-2 cymbals. Totally worth the price.

I have several of these stands in my live drum setup and have added more over time. My oldest ones are already around seven years in use, which says a lot about their durability.

They perform very well and are solid enough to rely on in both live and studio situations. Over the years, I’ve replaced the cymbal holders (Gibraltar) and felts, and upgraded to Tama Quick Locks, which worked great with these stands.

The only issue I’ve encountered is with two of them: a small Allen screw came loose, making the boom feature unusable. What’s a bit frustrating is that the key size doesn’t seem to be standard, so I haven’t been able to fix it yet. For now, I just use those as straight stands.

Overall, definitely worth the money. Reliable, sturdy, and long-lasting.

I bought a used intermediate level Pearl drum kit and it was missing a cymbal stand, so I bought this one. I have to say that the quality equals the Pearl ones on the kit (it is not a really good kit, so I assume that the hardware isn't great too, but it's good enough). It actually feels sturdier and more firm than the others.

The rubbered feet give it a good stability and the boom arm works wonders. I don't think my drummer would need a more expensive stand ever. This one is perfect for rehearsing and heavy gigging (trust me, he is a heavy player and the stand remains like new after months of use and abuse).

Nice chrome finish and really easy to set up.

I'm a regularly gigging drummer, and my stands take quite a bit of abuse over time. They're transported in a bag with about 5 more, and have to be set up and broken down quickly. I also play on the harder side of the spectrum, so prefer double-braced, sturdy hardware that won't fail mid-show.

I bought this stand around 6 months ago, and it's been holding a heavy 18" crash since. It's very stable and holds it's own alongside £70 - £90 boom stands by the bigger companies. Although it's basic in design, it does the job, and hasn't failed me once.

There's no flex or twist in the legs, and the boom connection isn't the type to burst apart suddenly if you unscrew too far - terrible in the dark on stage. I found overall the build quality is great, and each joint functions really well. I particularly like the wing-nuts being slightly indented and textured. Helps a lot getting it broken down quickly after a show.

In summary - definitely worth the money!

I use this for a 19" crash ride (not thin) which I hit quite often and hard.

Handling: Easy as it feels quite light which helps to move around.

Stability: I would say, not as stable as a much more expensive premium brands but it hasn't moved from it's place after a lot of hours playing on it.

Quality: I haven't used it for the length of time I would like to comment on this (years) but I can say that for now it is pretty good quality for the price.

Verdict: It works, doesn't move when playing, considerably low price considering other alternatives. This is a very good purchase opportunity.