Pearl Curved Boom Arm Stand | Worth it in 2026?

The Pearl Curved Boom Arm Stand launched in 2021. It is much like a regular boom cymbal stand but with a unique curved arm, which Pearl calls the Boomerang.

We first wrote about it when it was brand new. Five years on, it is still in Pearl’s catalogue. So is it still worth a look in 2026? Let’s find out why you may want this on your drum kit.

What has changed since 2021?

• It is still in production. Both the full stand (B-1030C) and the arm on its own (CH-1030C) are still listed by Pearl and stocked by the big shops.
• Nothing has changed on the stand itself. It is the same design that launched in 2021.
• It is still a one-off. Pearl still sells the B-1030C as its only boom stand with the Boomerang curved arm.
• There is a used market now. Second-hand ones turn up regularly, which was not an option in 2021.
• We have added prices. See where to buy below.

What is the Pearl Curved Boom Cymbal Stand?

The unique feature of this stand from Pearl is the curved arm compared to a traditional boom stand that comes with a straight arm.

Pearl has done this to allow you to place cymbals in those hard to reach areas that a straight boom arm cannot achieve.

The second reason is to give the kit a distinct look. Drummers are always looking for ways to stand out and have a unique setup. This curved boom stand could be the new piece of gear to achieve this.

Advantages of a curved boom stand

The main advantage is that of what Pearl wanted to achieve. You can indeed put your cymbals in some hard to reach placements.

This will be most beneficial for drummers that have a large or compact setup. Sometimes a straight boom stand won’t suffice.

Disadvantages of a curved boom stand

We think there is one main disadvantage to having curved boom arms. That is that they don’t fold away as neatly as straight boom cymbal stands. Most professional-grade touring boom stands fold away within themselves making them ideal for transporting.

With the curved boom arm, it folds down next to the main arm. If you are playing a lot of shows and setting your kit up and down every night, that is more to think about when you pack.

Even though it doesn’t fold away perfectly, Pearl has a reputation for building sturdy hardware that is built to last. The fact it is still in the catalogue five years on is a good sign. If you are buying used, though, check the arm and its joint for wear before you hand over any money.

Features

The curved boom stand comes with all of the features you would expect from Pearl’s top of the line hardware. It also has a knurled percussion post built into the stem, and the full stand goes from 770mm up to 2044mm tall.

GyroLock cymbal tilter

The GyroLock cymbal tilter allows you to adjust the angle of the cymbal on both axes. The result is being able to change to the cymbal placement without needing to twist the arm.

WingLoc Quick Release

The WingLoc Quick release nut allows for the cymbals to be removed from the stand in a matter of seconds. You simply squeeze the nut rather than having to unscrew it.

Double-Braced Trident Tripod

To ensure the stand has a sturdy base, it comes with three heavy-duty, double-braced legs to keep it in place.

Reversible Seat Cup

The reversible cup allows you to get a slightly different response from your cymbals. Depending on which way up you have the cup will determine how much the cymbal can swing on the stand.

Reversible Cymbal Washers

Cymbal washers also help you change the response of the cymbal. The cymbal washer has a felt or foam material on either side. Depending on which is touching the cymbal will change the response.

Models available

Pearl makes two models of the curved boom stand.

It can either be purchased as a stand with the legs or as an arm without the base. This gives you a cheaper option if you use a rack or plan to mount it on another stand.

With legs

Pearl 1030 Series Boomerang Cymbal Stand

B-1030C

Expect to pay around £188 in the UK and around $200 in the US.

Just the boom arm

Pearl Curved Cymbal Holder

CH-1030C

The arm has a 7/8” base that fits most mounting clamps. It is around £95 to £110 in the UK and around $105 to $110 in the US.

Where can I buy these?

If you are wanting to purchase either of these stands, check out these online music stores.

The right shop depends on where you are: Guitar Center in the Americas, Gear4music in the UK, or Thomann for Europe and the rest of the world.

Because it has been out for five years, you can also find them second-hand. Check used Pearl curved boom stands on Reverb before you pay new money.

Final thoughts

We still think the curved boom stand is an intriguing concept. Although, it is not for everyone.

In our experience, not many people have large enough kits to need curved stands to fit in an extra cymbal. The main reason people buy these is to create unique and crazy kits, and there is nothing wrong with that.

If you only need the arm, the CH-1030C is the cheaper way in, and it slots into a rack or a multi-clamp. If you are trying to get a cymbal over the bass drum without another stand at all, have a look at our pick of the best bass drum cymbal mounts too.