DW MFG MDD Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand, Gun Metal
The MDD HH2 Gun Metal is a two-leg hi-hat stand, anodized mid grey, whose direct pull system offers a selectable action. That last point is rare: instead of living with the behaviour a manufacturer chose for you, you choose it yourself.
What sets it apart
- Direct pull with selectable action
- Change how the footboard responds without swapping any part
- Gun Metal finish, a neutral grey with no glare
- Two-leg frame to make room for a double pedal
- Vertical tension adjustment
- Aircraft-grade aluminum, made in the USA
An action you choose
The action of a hi-hat stand is the relationship between how far your foot travels and how the cymbals close. On most models it is fixed at the design stage: the drummer adapts to it, or changes stands.
DW specifies a direct pull system with selectable action here. The behaviour of the linkage is chosen on the mechanism itself, without replacing any part. For a studio drummer going from a song with a tight hi-hat to a ballad where it barely opens, that means having two settings instead of one compromise.
Tension, set separately from the action
The two should not be confused. Action determines the ratio between travel and closing; tension determines how much force you need to apply. You might want a long action with light tension, or the reverse.
Vertical tension adjustment lets you handle those two parameters independently. It is the only way to get exactly what you are after instead of settling for the least bad compromise.
Grey for settings where nothing should stand out
As with the pedals in the line, the Gun Metal colour exists for filmed performances and venues with elaborate stage lighting. A hi-hat stand is tall: unlike a pedal, it sits in the frame of almost every camera.
A matte mid grey behaves well there. It does not create a bright spot when a spotlight sweeps across it, and it does not draw a hard silhouette against a light background.
Specifications
| Drive | Direct pull, selectable action |
|---|---|
| Tension | Vertical adjustment |
| Floor contact | Two legs |
| Colour | Anodized Gun Metal |
| Manufacturing | Machined in the USA |
| Footboard | Cut-out aluminum |
What it is for
- Varied repertoire, where the ideal action changes from one song to the next
- Tight, sustained eighth notes on a closed hi-hat
- Ballads where the opening has to be finely controlled
- Video recording, since the hi-hat stand is always in the frame
- Setups with a double pedal and grey hardware
Compare with other manufacturers
Manufacturers that let you change how the hi-hat stand behaves:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra Lever Glide | A choice between two separate versions rather than one adjustment |
| Yamaha | HS1200 | Fixed action, adjustment limited to tension |
| Pearl | Eliminator Demon Drive | Interchangeable cams to install, instead of a selector |
| Mapex | Falcon | Dual spring adjustment, without changing the travel ratio |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between action and tension on a hi-hat stand?
- Action sets the ratio between foot travel and closing; tension sets the force you need to apply. The two are adjusted separately.
- What is a selectable action for?
- To match the behaviour of the linkage to the song you are playing, instead of living with the one a manufacturer fixed in place.
- Do I need a tool to change the action?
- It is done on the pull mechanism, without replacing any part.
- Is the Gun Metal the same grey as on the pedals?
- Yes, the MFG line shares its four anodized finishes between pedals and hi-hat stands.
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