Tedster Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 They do take quite a bit of use. What's the best one to use? "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 I'm still looking for the best one. I'm currently using a Pearl (I think) clutch that doesn't have a screw going into the post, it pulls together two sides of the casing like a clamp. It's still not as secure as I'd like. I rock my foot pretty heavily on the hats and it still slips on occasion, so I'm still looking for the "perfect" clutch. Like finding the perfect woman (other than Lee Flier), it may be a lifelong quest -- Rob I have the mind of a criminal genius.....I keep it in the freezer next to mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 I'm using a drop-lock clutch; I forget who makes it. It's a newer style, with the arm bent over the top instead of sticking straight out. It works perfectly with my new Yamaha hihat stand. For double-bass drummers, a drop-lock clutch is essential equipment IMO. I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks, folks! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Speers Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 I personally don't see the point in a drop-clutch, because it doesn't really give you that chunky "foot closed" sound. It's too loose. (You'd think someone could invent a drop clutch with a spring or something, to put downward pressure on the top hat) I prefer using an "X-hat" type holder, though that of course means using a second pair of hats, and thus also a second mic in the studio and more bleed... argghhhhhh. As for regular clutches, Axis makes one that uses rubber instead of felt. Interesting idea, though I dobt the felt washers really ake away much sound. I haven't tried the Axis clutch, but it's worth a look. http://axispercussion.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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