Is there a ready-made high hat assembly without a clutch out there?

[andrewcarvin]

I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a ready-made high hat assembly that doesn't have a stand/pedal/clutch.

I'm ambidextrous, and I'd like to have high hats on both sides of my kit, but the stand/clutch assembly takes up a lot of space. I'm envisioning a "normal" high hat assembly on the left side next to the snare, and one on the right side that stays partially open full-time, next to the ride.

Is there something like this out there?

Disclaimer: I am a long-time guitarist who started playing drums a couple years ago for fun. I know next to nothing in terms of orthodoxy, so I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question, it's been asked before, it offends purists, etc... For what it's worth, I did search the forums.

 

[K.O.]

There are stand attachments that do that. They'll hold a pair of cymbals in a pre tensioned setting to play like closed or partially opened hi-hats. I have one from Yamaha, I'm sure other brands offer them as well.

Gibraltar for example

Gibraltar 9707XB X-Hat Auxiliary Boom Arm With Gearless Brake Adjustment

Auxiliary Hi-hat Mount with Boom, Clamp, and Clutch

www.sweetwater.com

 

[amosguy]

Think you are looking for a Closed High Hat piece. Can adjust to what you want.

 

[Seb77]

Yes, it's called an x-hat. Several manufacturers have been making them since I think the early 80s at least. First I saw was Dave Weckl's.

 

[andrewcarvin]

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.

 

[Piggpenn]

If you want full control of "remote hats" you can get a hat assembly with a flexible cable that can be placed anywhere and have full control with a foot pedal.

Here's an example.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/DW/9000-Series-Remote-Hi-Hat-2-ft-1274115037958.gc?cntry=us&adlclid=ae63364bbfbe11770e5057edca2440a6&source=4WWRWXMP&msclkid=ae63364bbfbe11770e5057edca2440a6&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BADL%5D%20%5BGC%5D%20%5BPLA%5D%20%5BShopping%5D%20-%20(Accessories%20-%20Drum%20%26%20Percussion%20Accessories)%20-%20%7BGQ%7D%20-%20%5BMV%5D&utm_term=4578572603523607&utm_content=%7BGQ%7D%20Accessories%20-%20Drum%20%26%20Percussion%20Accessories%20(GC)%20(Bing)

 

[Frank Godiva]

Sonor 600 Series X-Hat w/ Adjustable Spring Tension

The pinnacle of Sonor hardware. Offering maximum reliability and optimum handling with lots of individual components. Professional down to the smallest detail!

www.drumcenternh.com

 

[varatrodder]

Pacific has a few options. One that attaches to a boom are or L-rod. And one that is already attached to an arm.

Accessories and Replacement Parts | Pacific Drums and Percussion

pacificdrums.com

Gibraltar has one and they are usually affordable.https://www.gibraltarhardware.com/product/sc-4425xhmb/

DW is usually a bit pricier, but high quality.

Factory Accessory - dwsm9212 - 1/2-inch by 18-inch Boom Arm with the Incrementally adjustable Hi-Hat clutch to mount off of stand or to replace boom arm in cymbal stand. Includes MG-3.

dwdrums.com

Can’t go wrong with Tama. And they have several options available depending on mounting style and budget. https://www.tama.com/usa/products/category/hardware/

 

[Seb77]

DW is usually a bit pricier, but high quality.

Factory Accessory - dwsm9212 - 1/2-inch by 18-inch Boom Arm with the Incrementally adjustable Hi-Hat clutch to mount off of stand or to replace boom arm in cymbal stand. Includes MG-3.

dwdrums.com

I once got the incremental clutch separately (might have gotton the whole thing), for use with an additional regular hh stand. Very nice, allows you to adjust the tightness from the top, while playing.

 

[JimmyM]

I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a ready-made high hat assembly that doesn't have a stand/pedal/clutch.

I'm ambidextrous, and I'd like to have high hats on both sides of my kit, but the stand/clutch assembly takes up a lot of space. I'm envisioning a "normal" high hat assembly on the left side next to the snare, and one on the right side that stays partially open full-time, next to the ride.

Is there something like this out there?

Disclaimer: I am a long-time guitarist who started playing drums a couple years ago for fun. I know next to nothing in terms of orthodoxy, so I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question, it's been asked before, it offends purists, etc... For what it's worth, I did search the forums.

One thing I've always liked about drummers is they fearlessly ignore purism. Two hi hats isn't exactly extreme and you're in a lot of good company with them.