Hi-Hat Decision

degreezero · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2004 2:55 pm Post subject: Hi-Hat Decision

Okay, I play just casuals, no touring. So between the following which do you suggest?

Pearl H820W Hi-Hat Stand

or

DW 5500TD Delta II Hi-Hat Stand

Also: what's everyone's opinion on this kick pedal?

Pearl P-2000B Belt-Drive PowerShifter Eliminator Bass Pedal

Thanks,

Steve

random white person · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:50 pm Post subject:

dont know about the hats, but the Powershifter is very nice. ive had it for almost 2 years, and its held up well. if youre moving up to it from a crappy stock pedal, then it will feel very different, possibly hard to get used to as the springs make the beater wobble if you dont control it after you hit it. nice and smooth, strong and responsive. id say its comparable to the Tama Iron Cobras, but i may stand corrected. it has 4 interchangeable cams, each adding a different dynamic and feel to the pedal. the standard black cam has a straight attack, and doesnt really add any speed or power as you swing. the white on is the "radical" version of the black, and increases beater speed and power as it hits the head. red is more sensitive, yet less powerful, and blue is even more so. youll probably end up changing thru each of them several times at some point, and changing around other settings for a while in order to find exactly what you want. the footboard height it adjustable, and has rubber grips on it than can be mounted on the top or bottom half of the pedal. very heavily built, and strong. the bass drum clamp is tightened from the side with a built in wing nut. beater angle can be easily adjusted with the turn of your key, as can spring tension. i personally own the chain drive, but ive heard the belt is pretty much the same. if your belt rips (which it wont.) then you can buy replacements for like $15. i prefer this over the tamas because youre not stuck into one setting (powerglide, flexiglide, rolling glide) and you can easily, and radically change the feel by snapping on a new cam.
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degreezero · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info R-W-P

Nibbles · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:15 pm Post subject:

i also have the chain drive version. personnally, i dont really like the beaters themselves, and might replace them. but other than that i love them. fast n responsive, just the way i like it.
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degreezero · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks Nibbles

random white person · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:25 pm Post subject:

Nibbles · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:26 pm Post subject:

as for the hihat, if i were you id save up some extra $$$ and get the pearl eliminator hihat! i have that too, its sweet. the pedal is the same as the kick pedal. its got good grip, which i personnally like.also, the clamp for the top hat is nice. the rubber dampenners dont make a big difference, but its got a nice screw so you can make your top hat as rigid as a board or loose as a crash.
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random white person · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:33 pm Post subject:

doesnt that have interchangeable cams as well?

does it really affect that much on a hihat stand?
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Nibbles · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:59 am Post subject:

no, its the equivilant to a black cam. the dual chan drive probly wouldnt work with a different cam
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Drummy Chris · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject:

degreezero · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:59 am Post subject: Hi-Hat Stand/Kick Pedal

The more I hear, the more I lean toward getting the Pearl stand and pedal.

Thanks for the info everyone. It really helps a lot!

wotg · Newbie Alert Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 2

What about the new janus hi hat? I tried it in a store today, nice an smooth with a cool tilting system. Designed by the guy who invented rims.

random white person · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:36 am Post subject:

invented rims? what do you mean by that?
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wotg · Newbie Alert Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 2

rims tm suspension tom mounts

The549 · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:19 am Post subject:

I have the pearl hh stand mentioned in the first post, and it's a rock. It looks good too.