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Magnets vs. Springs
Drummers wanted a hi-hat clutch that operated with a gentle strike, or could be
made to operate hands-free. That's where Bill got the idea for the Coady Clutch.
The concept is simple: strong magnets are hard to pull apart but they are
easy to slide apart.
The clutch itself attaches to the pull rod using a set screw (just like every
other clutch out there).
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Hats Wide Open
You set your open position based on where you tighten up the clutch.
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Rare Earth Magnets
The steel collar connects to
the top cymbal.
Rare earth magnets are embedded
in the bottom face of the clutch.
Typically, three magnets is optimal, but there are holes for up to six magnets
for very heavy cymbals. Conversely,
you can drop down to two magnets
for super light hi-hat cymbals.
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Changing Magnets
Adding or removing magnets
is extremely simple.
This enables you to easily optimize
the set-up to your specific needs.
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You are in Control
The Coady Clutch magnets
engage the steel collar.
When the collar and the clutch
are engaged, the top cymbal
moves with the pull rod, just
like what you're used to.
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Clutch Pivot Action
If you gently tap the disc on
the Coady Clutch, it will
pivot around a ball joint.
This pivot action will cause the magnets to slide away from the collar, releasing it and causing the top cymbal to fall.
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Magnet Strength
The top cymbal will not
fall during normal operation.
–Remember that magnets are
not easy to pull apart but they
slide apart with far less force.
When you step back on the hi-hat pedal, the pull rod brings the
clutch magnets back into contact with the steel collar. The top
cymbal is now re-engaged
with the top hat cymbal.
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The Coady Clutch
At this point the Coady Clutch is
once again re-engaged.
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