How to Assemble a Drum Hi-Hat Stand Clutch System

Another work in progress that you can learn from while we continue perfecting it.

[@wardog29]

Just bought my first kit, never played before in my life. Wasn't sure how the Hi-Hat was supposed to be configured. This video helped me out a lot. Thanks so much!!! Drum on my friends!

[@spiker1797]

James Young How is your drumming going?

[@spiker1797]

James Young How is your drumming going?

[@wardog29]

Hey Simon, its going great. I'm having a lot of fun drumming! KZbin is wonderful to help set things up correctly, tune and of course Drumo for training.Take care my friend ;)

[@spiker1797]

I'm glad to hear that. I started a few years ago but started to practice more only recently

[@foodiebeautylife]

I'm in the same boat. This video is FANTASTIC! Super helpful. Thank you!

[@arborvitian]

As somebody new to this whole game, the first thing I noticed about drum world is that there are never any instructions for anything, ever. The method you show is what I figured out independently, but now I know I'm doing it the right way, and that makes me happy. Thank you, kind sir!

[@VincentLascola]

A decade later and you are still helping people out🙌🏼

[@champ4christnationtvmusic2]

This video was amazing I couldn’t believe that my hi hat was set up wrongly this is a great video for beginners foreal awesome video straight to the point.

[@SeverinoSE]

You couldn't have done a better job, thank you.

[@feliciabussey3311]

These instructions really helped me! My 4 yrs. was really upset his Hi-hat wasn't working properly. Oh and I got it right the 1st time!

[@jeffsparks8221]

Very helpful video I bought my Tama kit 6 years ago and only played them 3 times I had a very bad year in 2016 I had numerous seizure and was doliagnosed with lupus and crohns disease all of this in the same year lost my job my house was foreclosure and my car got repoded couldn't work any longer disability took me close to 3 years to approved so I've been in total remission now for 4 years life is great for me now I set up my drums last week and I totally forgot how to do the hi hats after playing for years before my sicknesses due to my seize activity lost my cognitive memory so this vide helped out alit thank and thank God for making me better ❤❤❤❤❤

[@axeguy]

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years now and decided to learn the drums because it always looked like so much fun and I thought it'd be pretty cool to be able to record my own drum tracks. I missed the feeling of doing something for a while which you think was correct then having someone who knows their stuff show you how you can do it better and it completely changes everything. Like a revelation. It could be the smallest detail that makes the world of difference. This video absolutely did that for me. Thanks so much for posting.

[@cindylowman1837]

After watching several other videos that were so fast and confusing, I was so thankful to find someone who did great instructions! My son is in business now!!

[@danielerickson5175]

As an old guitar player ( Which makes me a frustrated drummer😂 ), I have always wanted a complete working drum set in my house. I bought one! Semi professional grade Paiste symbols all the way around… this video was very very easy to demystify the high hat set up! Thank you!

[@edwardlee9312]

Just bought a 7piece Gretchen set, this video helped me out alot. Thanks for posting this.

[@tracyshebib6975]

Thank you so much. We purchased drums for our son and thanks to you, he was able to set up the cymbals correctly!

[@countrymousejewelry]

This is why I love KZbin. Thx for the easy to understand instructions. I always forget how my hi hat works even after years of drumming cuz I don't practice regularly. That's about to change.❤

[@brandonlee5354]

How refreshing, in a digital world of full of clickbait trickery and scams. 10/10!

[@moonwatcher4049]

I used to configure my clutch just like this. I hit my hats hard. After years of the bottom nut back-spinning and coming loose, which frees the top hat from the clutch completely, I took one of the thinner locking nuts and moved it to the bottom- problem solved. Finger tight is enough and you’ll still need pliers to break it loose. Also- experiment a bit with the tension between the pads on the top cymbal: tighter grip=tighter sound, looser grip=looser sound. There’s also the angle adjustment screw beneath the washer. It’ll angle the bottom hat so that when you clap them it’ll eliminate the air dam which will deaden the clap. You can also play with the direction of that angle up- towards you or away, as well as the depth of the angle. There’s a lot to setting them up, but it’s all really simple. Experiment with it and you’ll find that sweet spot you’re looking for

[@begreat7786]

I found this video very thorough and helpful. Covers what most others leave out! Thank you!

[@Australia__]

That was brilliant. Thank you so much. My hi-hat is now ready to rock with the rest of the drum kit. Great video - awesome step by step instructions. Thanks you

[@mothman197979]

Who ever made this video, should do it and get paid for it. Reminds me off the eduction videos one would watch in school, or training for a job. Excellent video!!! :)

[@expensivewaste559]

Just bought a drum set today. Haven't played in over 10 years. This video helped me so much!! Thank you!!

[@kotukuwhakapiko467]

I'm gonna call the hihat the whisperer, thank you for all your movie voice overs

[@papalazzzaru]

The video mentions that cymbals should never touch metal; however, this is exactly what is happening when a top hi-hat is held in a normal clutch assembly. Over time this can cause wear on the hole in the top hi-hat, potentially changing its sound. My personal preference is to fit a piece of rubber tubing over the screw thread so that it finishes above where the bottom nut will sit when full tight, so that the upper hi-hat is protected from contact with metal in the same way that a normal cymbal would be.

[@emrahercancakir]

I was wondering the same thing. Seems like a problem that should have a manufacturer's solution already. Would you mind sharing what kind/size of rubber tubing you use? Any additional instructions you can provide would be appreciated.

[@papalazzzaru]

@@emrahercancakir To be honest I really don't remember the detail, I bought my current kit back in 2007 so I've only done it once since then, and I don't remember where I got the tube from, the only thing I really remember is that it was tight enough that I had to essentially screw it on, and it's still there now. I guess you can experiment, even a cut-down plastic cymbal holder might do the job.

[@emrahercancakir]

@@papalazzzaru Thank you for the quick response, especially 8 years after your original post :) I did try a cymbal sleeve but the inner diameter was too small. My best option for today was to use a shrink tube. The installation worked great and there does not seem to be any adverse effect on the tone. Thanks again!

[@rickrivers2909]

Best video on high hats. Nothing is passed over, it's like if Alton Brown did a high-hat video. Thanks!!

[@edwardlee9312]

Just bought a 7 piece Gretsch set this video helped me out a lot, Thanks for taking the time to illustrate and post.

[@CCproductions123]

Thanks. I bought the kids a hi-hat for Christmas and was at a total loss as to how to assemble. You saved the day!! Merry Christmas.

[@faithinverity8523]

Superb instructions and camera work. Thank you!

[@samson3000]

I admit it: As a completely new drummer, I was baffled by the Hi Hat Clutch, when I unpacked my brand new drum set. Shame on Gretsch for not including instructions with their Energy (beginner) kit! This video was exactly what I needed. And I was very impressed with the narrator's stentorian voice and superb elocution. Well done and thank you!

[@frobitebside6009]

This is way better and more detailed then the other hi hat assembly video I saw before, thanks.

[@EleniEliades_]

First real drum set I just got and this video was exactly what I needed. Very well done and precisely to the point of hi-hat assembly. Thanks!

[@rontobias8667]

Simple, thorough, and clear presentation - Brilliant!

[@ultrajazz5335]

Thanks for making this video. Got my daughter a drum kit but as a guitarist/pianist, I honestly had no clue how to set the high hat up, I knew the basics on the set up but the HH was aggravating me.

[@VictorLecoeur]

Installing drums for rehearsal studios I'm opening, and you're saving me.

[@JV-te1di]

Perfect! Thank you for such a thorough and easy to understand explanation - really appreciated.

[@davidl8739]

Superb setup tutorial for the beginner. Thank you!

[@jayaknox6720]

This video came in clutch during my late-night surprise assembly!!

[@mapwezt]

Thank you guys. I'm a guitarist with an inherited set of drums and I wanted it done right. Good stuff.

[@anitabattle6441]

Oh My God this was so helpful!!!!! 👀 This was the most confusing part of putting my drums together. Thank you sooo much 😊

[@caroljahnke8263]

Very well explained, you were so much better than the 14 year old on a different channel thank you.

[@maryannjablonowski370]

This was really terrific. I thought I was going to have to bring my hi hat to the music store and I dreaded being outed as someone who didn't get it..this was so helpful; thank you.

[@kevwitt9010]

Brilliant instruction,thank-you,5 stars ,Kev x

[@user-rx9oo1qe1u]

this video was extremely helpful, had good details that other vids about hi hat cymbals didnt have

[@NotRudolf]

Thank you! My Parents now didn't know that I broked the hi-hat.

[@gummo182]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin

[@christinemyhre3525]

Just know this was the best tutorial I've found so far to fix my hi-hat! Thanks

[@ericmichniuk1776]

thanks for this video! it has been much more helpful than all the other videos ive watched

[@itztony8189]

I know that I'm really late to this video and no one will probably never see this but thanks man. When I was setting up my first ever kit this video helped me so much when i could set up anything but my high hats. Much love man, keep it up!

[@kiwiradioNZ]

this video was godsend for a newbie like me, just moved house, and this helped me put the hihat back together again after being in storage! Thank you!

[@anttinieminen1529]

You are a lifesaver! The instructions with my entry-level drumkit were garbage, and since I never have played drums I would not have been able to set the Hi-Hat up.

[@sonnyhall9483]

That was the most helpful video I've ever watched - thanks!

[@ClassicGuitarRockJFL]

Very helpful! My son just got his first kit and this was a life saver!

[@captainsunburn8510]

you sound like a middle aged Chris griffin

[@masonrydin5369]

Lol

[@morsanima]

this fucking comment

[@jukujuku6153]

Or a less-ancient Dennis Prager

[@alistairdimmick2886]

I got Ron Swanson

[@captainsunburn8510]

@@jukujuku6153 no yeah that's better

[@ahacks7692]

I am an electronic kit drummer, and every time I went to play somewhere and the hi hat wasn't installed it was a complete nightmare. This video is very helpful

[@robertbarkovicz800]

Thanks for your precise information!

[@robertw1871]

Very clean and clear with lots of useful information for the beginner, thank you. Your video should be 1st in the list, I’ll help make that happen...

[@lind4mexic4n43]

Thank you for the tip about touch metal. Any video tells that and I am happy I found your video

[@starlamoon286]

Thank you so much for this! I got my son a drum set and the written instructions were not very easy to follow. Thank goodness for KZbin lol.

[@KaramellKween1]

Thank you so much for all you help explained perfectly and my 11 yr old son and I have his hi hat together perfectly!

[@averageravenskie6070]

Very easy to understand, great video. I have an old hi-hat and figured to just make a temporary clutch

[@evann03]

Thanks I was confused why my new hihat sounded weird. This video taught me that there's a top and bottom cymbal. Which makes sense... shows why I shouldnt just go out and buy random things😅

[@nboze13]

Great video. Very helpful for a non DIY-er. Thanks!!!

[@samuel.langhorne.clemens]

Perfect! Just what this beginner needed. Thank you.

[@user-vj9gd1jh6t]

Thanks! Great, detailed, concise video

[@andrewbaroutjian4823]

Thank you dixondrumtube you helped me assemble my Hi-Hat. Now i can actually play my drum set

[@hrijri3936]

ghv🌕🔦🔦⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰🔦⏰⏰⏰

[@passtheparcel2007]

Good sensible, solid advice. Something that should be learnt at an early stage...

[@jimcav1013]

Excellent tutorial! Everything you need to know, and nothing you don't!

[@fin7654]

this saved me, my hi hat came apart randomly and the parts were just inside the cymbals and i had no idea which order they went in

[@Arthurbarriuso]

thank you you're the best in battery mounting, it's clear and we understand everything because you explain well and thanks to you I managed to reassemble my hi-hat so thank you dixondrumtube 😊😜

[@jimmywu3457]

Thank you so much. It really helps for my first time doing this. ❤

[@bruceadams8743]

Thanks for the excellent instructions, Helped set up my son's drum set in a snap...

[@lesliebird6690]

Dude! Thanks! Finally an easy to understand demo!

[@Kuba-tz8dm]

Thank you, you saved our school performance

[@rodbrakes2013]

Brilliant video - thanks! Perfect explanation.

[@NotChoMamasChannel]

Thank you. This was easy to follow and I installed it with your help.

[@mamarex1485]

Simple easy to follow. Brilliant! :) That made something that seemed complicated easy And very helpful

[@verity9000]

Supreme clarity. Thank you so much!

[@MyFavoriteDisease]

Thanks for this easy to understand and informative video. I watched this because my upper cymbal kept loosening and now I realize it was due to my wrong assembly.

[@josuequinonez3855]

Thanks man!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@aldencoley6841]

Thank you for this. Great explanations and detailed instruction, very helpful

[@djabthrash]

Absolutely perfect video ! Thanks !

[@BeLoose1]

Awesome explanation. I wish this guy did a video on installing an automatic garage door opener.

[@melindaa5921]

Thank you so much for this video! I had no idea how to put this together for my son! :)

[@chimenychime]

ThIS HELPED SO MUCH MY HI HAT WASN'T WORKING FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND I FOUND OUT ITS BECAUSE THE CLUTCH WASN'T TIGHTENED/THE CYMBALS WERE ON OPPISITE SIDES

[@lindajohnson9281]

Wow amazing makes a big difference to the sound thank you sir

[@TheFlame585forWii]

This video helped me out a lot. I didn't know much, because I just starting playing. But know I know. Thank you.

[@colbyray644]

Couldn’t’ve done it without you

[@claudiasiefer8495]

Clear , concise instruction. ( P.S. You have a great speaking voice )

[@kindlyhelpmereach1kwithnoc125]

Such a great tutorial. Thank you!

[@GuitarreroDaniel]

I was so freaking lost before this. Thank you very much!

[@reddress2200]

Thanks for this, I will have another look at my hi hat, they don't seem right.

[@tkprojects1705]

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@aesthetic_vi4631]

This video saved my life, thank you

[@thfadvocacia9072]

Good video! Thanks from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@jarodreddig63]

Thanks for this video pal👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻exactly answered my questions

[@quinnmarchese6313]

ive played drums for about 7 years and the next time i set up the hi hat will probably be the first time ive ever done it correctly lmao (for reference, ive just kinda winged it before when setting up drums and its been fine, i also do a lot of my playing on the kit at the venue or at the practice space, so i rarely have had to set it up)

[@AdmRobbo]

Awesome and very clear. Thank you.

[@EpiccougROTMG]

Thank you for this tutorial! It helped me alot! Good job!

[@garimarshmallow]

This video was honestly a god send. Thank you so much!

[@jpweidemoyer8544]

No, you are a God send!

[@madisonabbott1514]

Thank you so much for this video. The singer of my band bought my daughter a drum set for her birthday and the instructions that came with it weren't very clear 😅 this helped a lot.

[@garrisonein4115]

Thank you so much, this video was extremely helpful

[@joewagner4593]

That was super helpful, thank you!

[@ashkilgour669]

Great video! Thank you for your help