Introducing Handy Drum Items

Setting up a drum kit can be one of the more time-consuming tasks among musical instruments.
So today, I’d like to introduce a couple of handy items that can make life easier for drummers.

Let’s start with this one!

Gibraltar / SC-QRHHC

This is a hi-hat clutch from Gibraltar, for which Sound House is the official importer. A hi-hat clutch is the part that holds the top hi-hat cymbal in place.

(Left: a typical DW clutch, Right: Gibraltar clutch)

You might wonder if such a small part can really make a difference, but since the hi-hat is one of the most frequently played cymbals, many drummers want to switch to their preferred cymbal. When you’re in the studio and adjusting the drum set to your liking, including changing the hi-hat, with a standard clutch, you’d have to:

Unscrew the red-circled bolt, disassemble it as shown below, and then remove the cymbal.

When the top hi-hat is attached, this process can be cumbersome because it’s too heavy, and harder to see and manage. Many drummers may find it tedious.

However, Gibraltar’s hi-hat clutch features a one-touch design with ball bearings, making hi-hat changes a breeze.

Here’s how easy it is: just press the red-circled area on the lower part of the clutch.

By pressing it, the bearings inside the lower part of the clutch release, allowing you to remove the cymbal easily.

With this simple motion, you can unlock the parts and remove or attach your hi-hat cymbals. Once you try this clutch, you’ll never want to go back to the old screw-type ones. Plus, since it’s not screw-based, you won’t have to worry about it loosening during a performance, letting you focus on your drumming with peace of mind.

Next up is this product!

Rogers / RP100B

Another small part, but also a must-have from Rogers, another brand for which Sound House is the official importer! It’s a common kick pedal beater, but let’s compare it to a regular beater to see what’s different.

Right: standard beater, Left: RP100B.

The RP100B has a spring built into the beater head, which allows you to switch the beater face between felt and plastic by pressing down on the head.

This is incredibly convenient!
With a regular beater, if you want to change the beater face while it’s attached to the kick pedal, you’d have to loosen the bolt holding the beater with a tuning key, adjust the angle, and then retighten it—requiring you to work at an awkward angle. The RP100B, however, allows you to switch the beater face with one hand simply by pressing down on the head, no tuning key needed. It’s super easy!

This time, I introduced two items, but Sound House carries many more useful drum gadgets.
Be sure to find your favorite items!