TAMA CBH50 Cowbell Attachment
TAMA CBH50 Cowbell Attachment
A purpose-built bass drum hoop mount that keeps your cowbell locked in position, set up fast, and right where you want it every time.
Who This Is Built For
If you play with a cowbell — or a woodblock, tambourine, or any small hand percussion — mounted on your kit, you already know that placement matters. A cowbell that drifts, vibrates loose, or takes three minutes to dial in at every gig is a cowbell that becomes more frustration than feel. The TAMA CBH50 solves that. It clamps directly to your bass drum hoop with rubber-protected jaws that hold without marring the finish, and the L-rod mounts to either side of the clamp so you can position it exactly where your stroke naturally lands. The angled memory lock is the real upgrade here — once you dial in your angle, it stays put through the whole set. This is a hardware piece for drummers who take their full-kit setup seriously and want their accent instruments to be as reliable as the rest of their gear.
Key Highlights
- Mounts directly to the bass drum hoop — no additional stand or clamp required
- L-rod can be attached on either the left or right side of the clamp for flexible positioning
- Angled memory lock holds the rod position firmly and resists movement during play
- Rubber hoop protectors cushion the clamp contact points to prevent finish damage
- Rotating L-rod with knurling provides grip and angle adjustability
- Compatible with cowbells, tambourines, woodblocks, and other small percussion accessories
- Chrome finish — matches standard TAMA hardware aesthetics
Why You'll Love It
Features
The CBH50 includes a bass drum hoop clamp with rubber protectors, a rotating L-rod with knurled grip surface, and TAMA's specially designed angled memory lock. The L-rod installs on either side of the clamp body, and both position and angle are fully adjustable.
Advantages
The angled memory lock is the key improvement over earlier TAMA cowbell attachments — it fits snugly against the clamp with a diagonal cut that prevents the rod from shifting under repeated striking. The rubber hoop protectors are a practical addition that protects your drum investment.
Benefits
You spend less time adjusting between songs and more time playing. Once you find the right position, the CBH50 remembers it for you — load in, set it once, and rely on it through the whole gig. That consistency is exactly what a working drummer needs from their hardware.
Great Fit For
- Drummers who use a cowbell as a regular part of their playing vocabulary
- Players adding woodblocks, tambourines, or other small percussion to a full kit setup
- Gigging drummers who load in and need hardware that re-positions consistently
- Studio players who want a clean, stable mount without a dedicated stand taking up floor space
- Drummers upgrading from a basic clamp that doesn't hold angle under playing pressure
On the Kit and On the Gig
The CBH50 attaches to the bass drum hoop the way a pedal does — wrap the clamp, tighten it down, and it's not going anywhere. The L-rod pivots smoothly when you want to adjust it, and the angled memory lock catches it firmly once you let go. For drummers who strike a cowbell hard and expect it to stay put, that combination of adjustability and lock-in is exactly the right balance. The rubber hoop protectors are a small touch that matters if you care about your drum's finish — and most players who invest in a quality kit do.
Specifications
There's something genuinely satisfying about a kit where every piece is exactly where you put it. The cowbell that's always a little too far left, the woodblock that rotates down mid-set — those things add up. The CBH50 is the kind of hardware that quietly eliminates that category of annoyance entirely, and once it's on your kit you'll wonder why you waited.
If you have questions about compatibility with your setup or want to talk through how to build out your hardware configuration, we're here for it. Call or text Spotts Music Center at 814-371-5666 — we love this stuff as much as you do.