Yamaha HS1200 Series Hi-Hat Stands

q Selecting and Assembling the Hi-Hat Shaft, Assembling Top Pipe

Put the hi-hat shaft into the hi-hat shaft rod fixing nut in the base assembly pipe holder to secure. The HS1200 series allows height adjustment in a broader range than previous products, and thus comes with two types (long and short) of the hi-hat shafts for your preference. Use the short rod for a low setting to avoid interference with your play. Insert the top pipe into the pipe holder of the base assembly. Once the height is determined, tighten the base assembly pipe holder bolt to secure.

Note: Moving parts require occasional application of grease to ensure smooth operation. Fastening the base assembly pipe holder without the top pipe may cause issues such as the top pipe not being able to be inserted.

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the hi-hat shaft being inserted into the fixing nut and the top pipe being inserted into the pipe holder.

w Cymbal Support Plate

Remove the newly adopted rubber & felt washer in two layers. Select the side to go on top. The felt side provides a traditional natural sound, while the rubber side offers a sharp, responsive sound. Adjust the tilt angle of the cymbal by rotating the adjustment nut under the cymbal support plate.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the cymbal support plate with a two-layer washer, showing the adjustment nut for tilt angle.

e Hi-Hat Clutch (LC-930A)

The top hi-hat cymbal is fixed and held in place between the two felts of the hi-hat clutch.

Procedure:

1. Loosen the drum key bolt (q) on the clutch nut and remove the clutch nut from the clutch bolt.
2. Remove the lower felt and place the cymbal between the upper felt and the removed lower felt.
3. Firmly tighten the clutch nut onto the clutch bolt. Next, tighten the drum key bolt (q) to lock the clutch nut. Avoid overtightening to prevent damage to the bolt.
4. The lock nut adjusts the pressure used to hold the cymbal. Loosen the drum key bolt (w) and rotate the lock nut to adjust. After the position is determined, tighten the drum key bolt (w) to lock the lock nut. Avoid overtightening.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the hi-hat clutch (LC-930A) with labeled parts including clutch nut, clutch bolt, drum key bolts (q and w), felts, and lock nut.

r Memory Clamp

Insert the top pipe into the leg assembly. After determining the hi-hat cymbal height, secure the memory clamp at the base assembly’s pipe holder to set a “memory” of the pipe’s position for future settings. Ensure the memory clamp fits into the pipe holder. Use a drum key to firmly tighten the memory clamp to prevent the pipe from slipping during performance. The pipe holder also has a drum key holder (drum key is optional).

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the memory clamp being attached to the pipe holder on the leg assembly.

t Spring Tension Adjustment

Adjust the tension of the spring with the large adjusting dial. Turning the dial to the left increases tension; turning to the right decreases tension. The indicator conveniently displays the amount of tension.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the spring tension adjustment dial and indicator.

y Spikes

The spikes prevent the hi-hat stand from sliding forward. The spikes are housed in the rubber feet of both legs for HS1200T/D or in the rubber foot of the front leg for HS1200. The spike needle can be extended or retracted by pressing the button on top of the rubber foot.

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the spikes located in the rubber feet and the button to extend/retract them.

u Adjusting Leg Position

The position of the legs (footboard) can be adjusted by loosening bolts A and B, as shown in the diagram. After the position is determined, firmly tighten bolts A and B.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating how to adjust the leg position by loosening and tightening bolts A and B.

i Adjust the Footboard Angle

The angle adjuster can be used to increase or decrease the footboard angle by raising or lowering the adjuster. With a drum key, loosen the two bolts on either side of the angle adjuster, then slide the angle adjuster higher or lower as needed. After the angle is determined, firmly tighten the two bolts with a drum key.

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the angle adjuster and the process of loosening bolts to adjust the footboard angle.