DW 18 in Closed Hi-Hat Arm with MG-3 Clamp
This 18 inch arm holds a closed hi-hat and attaches to a boom cymbal stand with the MG-3 clamp that comes with it. It is the complete assembly — arm, post and clamp — rather than a part you still have to complete, and that is what sets it apart from adapters sold on their own.
What sets it apart
- 18 in arm and post, 1/2 in in diameter
- MG-3 clamp included, ready to grip an existing stand
- Arm, post and clamp supplied together
- Attaches to a boom cymbal stand already in place
- Chrome finish
Eighteen inches, and the balance of the host stand
A long arm puts a load off-centre, and an off-centre load tips things over. Eighteen inches is a compromise drum techs know well: long enough to move the closed hi-hat clear of the crowd of neighbouring cymbals, still short enough for a properly weighted boom stand to support it.
It also means you need to look at the stand that will take it. A light tripod with its legs folded close to the column will not like this arm. A boom stand fully extended, legs spread wide, handles it without flinching.
What the MG-3 clamp lets you attach
The included clamp is not built for one specific model: it grips a tube, which opens the door to stands already in place, wherever you choose along the column. Mount it high if you play standing, lower if the closed hi-hat serves as a reference just above the snare drum.
The setup therefore stays movable. A drummer searching for the right position over several rehearsals has nothing to take apart to try something other than what was chosen the week before.
What a second closed hi-hat is for
A permanently closed pair gives a texture the main hi-hat cannot provide without tying up the left foot: a short, tight sound, available at any moment from the right hand as well as the left.
It is also a placement solution. A drummer who plays cross-handed may want that sound on the right side; a studio drummer may want a different voice from the main hi-hat, without giving it up.
Specifications
| Length | 18 in |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Clamp | MG-3, included |
| Specified use | Closed hi-hat mounted on a boom stand |
| Finish | Chrome |
What it is for
- A second closed hi-hat, within reach of the right hand
- A kit that is already tight, where no extra stand fits
- Cross-handed playing, with a tight sound available on both sides
- Studio, for a second cymbal texture without a new stand
- A stage setup to rebuild quickly every night
Compare with other manufacturers
Closed hi-hat solutions from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Clamp-on closed hi-hat arm | Several lengths in the catalogue, clamp sold separately |
| Tama | Closed hi-hat adapter | Adapter only, to mount on an existing arm |
| Pearl | Auxiliary hi-hat arm | The manufacturer's own mount, different length |
| Yamaha | Closed hi-hat holder | Mounts on a dedicated stand rather than attaching to one |
Frequently asked questions
- Can these cymbals still open and close?
- No. A hi-hat mounted this way stays closed: it is a fixed sound, not a second foot control.
- What kind of stand can I mount it on?
- The manufacturer specifies mounting on a boom cymbal stand. A well-weighted stand with its legs spread is still the better choice.
- Do I need a separate hi-hat clutch?
- The manufacturer publishes the arm's dimensions and its clamp, not a list of what comes with it. Since the top cymbal has to be held by a clutch, check what you already own before ordering.
- What size cymbals can I mount on it?
- The manufacturer does not state a limit. The bigger and heavier the pair, the more the balance of the host stand becomes the real issue.
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