Detail 01
Bottom cymbal seat
Sits between the stand cup and the bottom hi-hat, setting how much that cymbal can tilt and rock.
Product detailSKU #1273887993041
GibraltarSC-4980J Hi-Hat Cymbal Seat
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement seat for the bottom hi-hat cymbal. For drummers whose stand cup seat has worn out, torn, or gone missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Killing a rattle where the bottom cymbal meets the cup
- Restoring a stand that came used or incomplete
- Keeping a spare part in the hardware bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Top-cymbal problems — that's the clutch and its felts
- Drummers wanting new hi-hat felts as a set
- Stands with a non-standard or proprietary cup shape
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
It's the contact point
Once it's worn through, the bottom cymbal touches bare metal and buzzes on every stick hit anywhere on the kit.
Detail 03
Seat, not a clutch
The clutch holds the top cymbal. This part does nothing for top-cymbal height or felt wear.
Detail 04
Numbered part, SC-4980J
Ordering by part number gets a known shape rather than guessing with a generic felt washer.
Detail 05
Around $6
Spare-part money. Worth buying two so a dead hi-hat never costs you a rehearsal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your stand's cup and post — hi-hat seats aren't universal
- 02No felts, clutch or wing nut included
- 03If the buzz is up top, replace the clutch felt instead
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any hi-hat stand?
No. Seats are shaped to the stand's bottom cup. Compare the cup and post on your stand before ordering, especially on non-Gibraltar hardware.
02Why is my bottom hi-hat rattling?
Usually a worn or missing seat letting the cymbal sit on bare metal. A loose bottom-cup tilt screw does the same thing — check both.
03Is this the same as a hi-hat felt?
No. Felts cushion the top cymbal under the clutch. This seats the bottom cymbal in the stand cup.
04How often does it need replacing?
Only when it wears through, tears, or goes missing. Heavy players and constant teardown wear it faster than a kit that stays set up.
