Hi! I use a Camco F 1200 flat base HH stand that everybody laughs when they see it...I play Heavy Metal, Jazz, R&B...whatever...It nevers lets me down! Sometimes I use the Classic Ludwig from the early 70s (wrongly called Spurlock) same thing: a very reliable stand. My colector friends speak wonders of the Swiv-o-matic 4401 Rogers but I dont use em (I have like 7 of them) because theyre for sale and theyre very expensive...I use the Camco because the base allows me to use double bass drum without having it too out of reach...

I use an Atlas HH stand and I love it. It's lightweight. It does have spring tension adjustment. It does what it's supposed to do. I also have a DW 9000 and a Tama Iron Cobra stand....love those, too, but they are BIG and HEAVY...but both are very smooth. It kind of depends on how you play. If you're light-footed, then a lightweight vintage stand will work well. If you are a stomper, then you might not have good success with a stand that's too light.

I have a couple of Ludwig "spurlock's" like the drum bug is talking about; I use one on my practice set at home and works fine for me. If you're interested in one, let me know!

Matt

Thanks for the feedback. I try to play with a light touch, so strength is not really an issue for me. I'm looking for something light and sensitive. The Atlas sounds good. Any other recommendations?

I love my Luddy Spurlock (giggles), my Rogers swivo, and both of my Slingerland hat stands ... the Buddy and the flat. The last two are by far my faves. I retired my Tama, DW, and my Yamaha hat stands a couple of years ago. WAY too heavy and they clash with the vintage vibe. There are quite a few very cool vintage hat stands out there from which to choose. You may want to pick up a few and work with them for a while to hone in on your personal pick. It's costly upfront, but you'll be able to sell them when all's said and done.

Spurlock. Especially the one with the curve in the base. I gig mine regularly and have for a few decades.

Rogers Swan Leg and Slingerland Direct Pull (Tempo King) hi hat stands have served me well since the early sixties with no malfunctions. For most of those years until about three years ago, I used the same heavy Avedis Zildjian 15" cymbals for my hi hats. I have since changed to lighter weight 14" A Zildjians from the 1950's. I have never been accused of playing with a light touch. Fact of the mtter is that I have always been too heavy handed to play most types of jazz other than swing.

I like some of the European made ones.........

I have a Meazzi Hollywood Rapid thats out of this world.

Light/fast/excellent chrome!

I like the Orange/ Cappelle ones too.............

+1

For lighter weight new stuff (you know, about twenty years old) I have a whole set of Tama single-braced stands and they're just great. The hi-hat uses their lever glide system and it's smoooooth.