I seem to remember seeing this hi-hat stand that was more of just a "holder" since it wasn't foot controllable.  You set it, and there it stays.  For a second hat added to the kit.  I don't know of anyone who makes such a thing anymore.

I think Lars Ulrich had one once...might have been where I saw it.  Any clues as to this thing?  Does it (still) exist?

All I can find that is close is the cable-remote stands, and those cost an exorbitant amount of money too...  Don't get me wrong those are nice, but Tama doesn't make one and that's the brand of my pedals.  I know I don't have to stick to one, but I like their pedals.  Kinda wish they made a cable stand.

You mean something like this?

http://www.tkqlhce.com/e5103dlurlt8ADCB99C8A9CHABIG?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FPacific-Drums-by-DW-CH1012-Closed-HiHat-Arm%3Fsku%3D443578&cjsku=443578



Several drum companies make similar rigs - you can mount them anywhere on your kit. I used one a lot in the 80s.

This used to be referred to as an X-Hat ... any time it was a permanently closed, mounted HiHat, not on a standard HiHat stand.

That's the name Gibraltar uses still.

OMG...I can't stand those things...

Tama makes a Cobra Clutch that I was considering though.  Uses a rocker pedal of sorts, to maybe take a different approach than the drop clutch.



Was considering that.

Thanks for the excellent testamonial, Nick!

Even though the Cobra Clutch is a $100 hit, it saves one from having to buy an extra pair of hats.  Cymbals have gone up over the years...