Convert hi hat to cymbal stand?
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C. Dave Run
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I use a hi hat stand for a second ride cymbal. I put the cymbal in the clutch, on the rod, but have the pedal zip tied to the tube so it is out of the way.
If you want to add a top, you could add a boom. You could also just clamp a boom to another stand and not have to modify the stand.
Can you trade in the hi hat stand towards a boom stand? That's another option.
If you want to add a top, you could add a boom. You could also just clamp a boom to another stand and not have to modify the stand.
Can you trade in the hi hat stand towards a boom stand? That's another option.
Benthedrummer
Well-known Member
I can understand your level of minimalism with gear.
BUT, even I keep a spare hi hat stand in my storage trunk in the shed.
Hi hat stands can be pricey and if you modify them......there may be no turning back in order to fix it back up.
Having a spare hi hat stand is great if you decide to built a second smaller kit for practice etc.
Booms themselves are quite often as expensive as a full cymbal boom stand......there's a plethora of cheap, quality options regarding boom stands.
I would really consider storing the spare hi hat stand away safely somewhere and treat yourself to a good used or new boom stand.
BUT, even I keep a spare hi hat stand in my storage trunk in the shed.
Hi hat stands can be pricey and if you modify them......there may be no turning back in order to fix it back up.
Having a spare hi hat stand is great if you decide to built a second smaller kit for practice etc.
Booms themselves are quite often as expensive as a full cymbal boom stand......there's a plethora of cheap, quality options regarding boom stands.
I would really consider storing the spare hi hat stand away safely somewhere and treat yourself to a good used or new boom stand.
C. Dave Run
Well-known Member
Not really. You would need to measure the outer diameter of the top tube then find a matching boom. It shouldnt be too difficult to find a match.
If you do this, you will need to remove the guts of the stand or they might get in the way.
Mediocrefunkybeat
Platinum Member
Honestly? Get yourself a second hand cymbal stand. I've tried fiddling around with hardware for years and whilst you can often get something working one day you'll realise you need a part and you can't find it because it's in a miscellaneous cupboard somewhere and you can't quite remember where you put it. Five minutes before you need to go to a gig.
So just get a second-hand cymbal stand. They're not expensive.
So just get a second-hand cymbal stand. They're not expensive.
Mediocrefunkybeat
Platinum Member
This is on eBay right now for a total of 28 Quid after shipping. If you need a straight stand, this will do the job nicely. It's a decent one. Just a cursory search this morning using 'Buy it Now' shows quite a few available for not a lot of money.
JimmyM
Gold Member
I'm sure it will be.
wraub
Gold Member
In my somewhat limited experience (three different brands) the wingnuts are interchangeable. Again, though- limited.
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Liam
Active Member
Wing nuts are usually 6 or 8mm, if you find the size of yours you can buy some off Amazon or somewhere else.
Drumolator
Platinum Member
I did that before, and it worked very well. The hi-hats stand no longer worked, so I used the bottom section and turned it into a cymbal stand. Peace and goodwill.
Mediocrefunkybeat
Platinum Member
Do you ever actually read the thread @Drumolator?
Drumolator
Platinum Member
Of course I did.
Cmdr. Ross
Silver Member
This!