Gibraltar SC-QRHHC Quick Hi-Hat Clutch

Push the button, remove the felt, take off the top hi-hat cymbal. It's as quick as that! No need for drum key or anything else. I use these on all my hi-hat stands. The amount of 'grip' holding your top hat is just the same as normal, via knurled and threaded 'washers' as on other clutches. The wing-nut assembly at the top holds everything to the rod securely with very little effort.

Really good design, making setting up and breaking down of hihat cymbals ultra quick and easy. Clutch uses a push-pull locking mechanism, operable by hand (no tools required, not even a drum key), to drop out the bottom of the clutch from underneath the top cymbal. Fitting the clutch is even easier and takes seconds.

I've only marked it 4 stars for quality as overall the clutch doesn't have the more refined and higher quality look of Pearl and DW clutches I own. I also wonder how long the quick release mechanism will last if the clutch is being fitted and removed many, many times. Only time will tell. On the positive side, the price is reasonable and won't break the bank if need arises to replace it in the future.

Overall, I can highly recommend this for giiging drummers and those who are setting up and breaking down their hi hats on a regular basis.