Detail 01
Hi-hat clutch
Holds only the top cymbal. The bottom cymbal seats on the stand's own cup, so this affects half the pair.
Product detailSKU #1273887992988
GibraltarSC-4420S Hi-Hat Cymbal Clutch
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hi-hat clutch that grips the top cymbal on the pull rod. Replacement part for a hi-hat stand that lost or broke its clutch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a lost or stripped clutch on an existing hi-hat stand
- Keeping a spare in the hardware case for gigs
- Swapping out a clutch that keeps slipping loose mid-set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting drop-clutch function for double bass playing
- Stands with a pull rod outside standard diameter
- Anyone needing a full hi-hat stand rather than one part
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
Felt-and-nut design
Loosening the lower nut lets the top hat float, which loosens the chick and opens up the sizzle.
Detail 03
Threads onto the pull rod
Rod diameter has to match. Most stands use a common thread, but off-brand or vintage stands can differ.
Detail 04
$14.99
Priced as a standard clutch, so it does not include the drop mechanism found on double-pedal clutches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your hi-hat pull rod thread before ordering, older stands vary
- 02This is one part, not a hi-hat stand or cymbals
- 03Retighten the locking nut after the first few sessions, clutches back off
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my hi-hat stand?
It fits stands with a standard-diameter pull rod. Check yours against the old clutch. Vintage and off-brand stands sometimes use a rod this will not thread onto.
02Is this a drop clutch?
No. This is a standard clutch. A drop clutch releases the top cymbal onto the bottom so the hats stay closed without your foot, which this does not do.
03Does it come with felts?
A clutch normally carries its own felts, but check yours on arrival and keep spares. Felts wear out faster than the hardware.
04Why does my clutch keep slipping?
Usually the locking nut backing off under vibration, or compressed felts letting the cymbal move. Snug both nuts firmly and replace flattened felts.
