Cymbal Stands & Hi-Hat Stands

Cymbal stands and hi-hat stands are essential tools for studio engineers, musicians, DJs, and roadies. These ingenious devices provide reliable support for cymbals and hi-hats, making it easy to attach them securely and position them perfectly for the best sound.

A typical cymbal stand consists of three main parts: the base, tube, and tilter. The base ensures stability and is designed to avoid any tipping or sliding. The tube is the vertical component that can be adjusted in height and reach. The tilter securely holds the cymbal in place, allowing for easy adjustments in angle and positioning to suit the drummer's preference.

On the other hand, Hi-hat stands consist of four main parts: the base, lower tube, upper tube, and footboard. The base ensures stability and often has additional weight to keep the stand in place. The lower and upper tubes allow for height and reach adjustments, ensuring the hi-hat is positioned correctly for the drummer. The footboard is crucial as it holds the hi-hat securely and allows the drummer to control the open and closed position with their foot.

For studio engineers, cymbal stands, and hi-hat stands play a vital role during recording sessions. They provide the necessary support to ensure precise placement and adjustments of cymbals and hi-hats, resulting in optimal sound quality.

Adding a cymbal stand offers stability and allows for future expansion of your drum set. Collapsible, adjustable stands with proper tilters and wing nuts ensure that your cymbals won't move during play. An arm mount is a great option to save space and provide greater precision when it comes to cymbal positioning. Ratchet tilters or toothless designs are both valid options, but the best choice depends on your preferences as a drummer. If you don't have enough space for a top-side attachment, you can mount the stand to a tom or kick drum and use it as a foundation for a cymbal arm. With the right setup, you can create a drum kit that meets all your needs.

How many types of cymbal stands are there?

Cymbal stands come in two basic types: straight and boom. Smaller setups can usually accommodate straight stands, but as you add more drums and cymbals, boom stands become useful because they can reach locations that a straight stand can't.

Does polishing cymbals make them sound better?

Before you actually start cleaning, you should consider how you like your cymbals to sound – because yes, cleaning a cymbal can have an effect on it. A cymbal that's either brand new or has been cleaned is going to sound brighter than one that's seen a lot of use (and hasn't been cleaned regularly).

Should cymbals be tight or loose?

Your cymbals should be tight enough to where they're secure on the cymbal stand but loose enough to where they can move freely a few inches. This also allows for the resonance to be sustained so that you can get the best possible sound from your cymbal.