Detail 01
Rubber
Absorbs contact between metal and cymbal bell, cutting rattle and protecting the cymbal edge around the center hole.
Product detailSKU #1273887993182
GibraltarRubber Hi-Hat Seat
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement rubber seat that sits on a hi-hat pull rod and cushions the top cymbal. Buy it when the original has torn or gone missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a split or hardened seat on an existing hi-hat stand
- Keeping spares in a gig bag for quick stage repairs
- Restoring smooth top-cymbal seating on an older Gibraltar stand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete clutch assembly rather than the rubber part
- Players whose hi-hat problem is the stand, not the seat
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hi-hat seat
Sits under the top cymbal on the pull rod, so it wears faster than any other part of the stand.
Detail 03
Gibraltar hardware part
Sized for Gibraltar pull rods; fit on other brands depends on rod diameter, which varies.
Detail 04
$4.29
Cheap enough to buy several at once, which is worth doing since these tear without warning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your pull rod diameter — seats are not universal across brands
- 02Clutch, felts and washers are separate parts, not included here
- 03A worn seat lets the top cymbal wobble; replace before it marks the cymbal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a hi-hat seat actually do?
It cushions the top cymbal where it rides on the pull rod, keeping metal off metal so the cymbal seats cleanly and does not rattle or wear at the hole.
02Will this fit a non-Gibraltar hi-hat stand?
It is a Gibraltar part sized to Gibraltar rods. Other brands often use similar dimensions, but measure your rod before ordering.
03How many should I buy?
At this price, two or three. They are small, easy to lose during teardown, and split with age.
04Does this include the clutch?
No. This is the rubber seat only. Clutches, felts and wing nuts are sold separately.
