TS
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Jan 25 2006
Posts: 364
Loc: Vermont
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TAMA iron cobra cobra clutch.
Online about $100
I have had one now since the very 1st day they became commercially available. Not once have I ever looked back on my old hat-clutch and wished I’d kept it. The very idea of hands-free operation of a hi-hat is superb. I was asked just this week “How does it work?” it’s not easy to ascertain from some photos.
Connection:
The device goes beside your hi-hat pedal, and attached to the stand via a tama clamp. It basically acts in parallel.
Operation:
As you can see in the photos, the user steps on the clutch to engage the device. It pushes down on a rubber-tipped plunger and holds the hi-hat pedal in place. A knob is used to vary the pressure of the plunger to give you a looser or tighter clamp on the hats. It will allow very tight, to quite a bit of slosh.
There is a gauge to show you where the device is set. To release, you step on the “release” pedal and the hi-hat goes back to it’s normal operation, very transparently if you practice with it.
The product is rock solid, as it’s withstood at least a year of playing. It’s a great way to slap the hats down for double kick work. Or for that matter- doing something elsewhere.
IMO, there is no contest between this device, and an ordinary clutch. It’s fool proof, bullet proof and very flexible. I think it’s well worth the money.
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Mike4
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Dec 03 2002
Posts: 626
Loc: Maryland
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Does this work only with the Tama HiHat?
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TS
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Jan 25 2006
Posts: 364
Loc: Vermont
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It should work on just about anything. You can see how it attaches and works. Basically, a clamp to the stand, and a plunger goes down on the footpedal.
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Stuart
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Reged: Jun 22 2004
Posts: 838
Loc: Australia
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Good review TS, great photos and explanation.
Thanks
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Frank
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Aug 05 2002
Posts: 1062
Loc: md.
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Yes, Very interesting. I will look around to see if I can play around with one. G.C. HERE I COME.
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Frank
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Aug 05 2002
Posts: 1062
Loc: md.
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Do you have to attatch it each time or does it fold up somehow?
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TS
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Jan 25 2006
Posts: 364
Loc: Vermont
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It folds up. IIRC, it comes in a hard plastic case.
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Mike4
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Dec 03 2002
Posts: 626
Loc: Maryland
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Thanks for the great review & your patience with the questions. I'll be looking for one, too (move over, Frank!)
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Frank
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Aug 05 2002
Posts: 1062
Loc: md.
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Too late Mike4, Took a vacation day and went to the local music store. ![[Big Grin]](/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif) They don't open till 11, but when they saw me there at 10 they opened up early. rofl. Got one.
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Mike4
Tiger Talk Pro
Reged: Dec 03 2002
Posts: 626
Loc: Maryland
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That's what happens when a young gun goes up against a seasoned GC pro with a bad case of gear lust! (They must start planning their vacations & adjusting their portfolios when they see you at the door) Now step back while I go online and get midiebayeval! ![[Razz]](/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif)
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