Reverse Hi-hat

[CaptainMexican]

This might sound like a stupid question but is there any hi-hat pedal that opens the hats when pushed as opposed to closing it? Thats how i always thought hi-hats worked when i was little.

[emopunker]

No, I've never heard of one. It's definitely possible to make a Hi-Hat stand that is played "reversedly" (is that a word?). But you have to keep in mind that if the pedal was pushed to be opened, then it would be pretty hard to do a loud "chick" sound playing the pedal un-opened since gravity only works one way. It would take a lot of effort to play upwards, that's like flipping your snare drum upside down and hitting it upwards, you know what I mean? It could be a good idea though, let's say maybe for ska drummers...

[MikeB]

I have worked on the idea. I have a prototype that needs building. I also have the law on my side so if anyone tries to use that idea I can sue them. I took the precautions of sending the plans and ideas to myself through registered mail and get witnesses to sign and what not. All I need to do is build a prototype. I have already talked to Yamaha about it and waiting to hear from DW.

[Jamie]

you serious?

[MikeB]

Yes, I am serious.

[rockdrummer00]

you wouldent sue them though right?someones going to try it anyways...

[MikeB]

Well, as the law is on my side I would try my chances at sueing them.

[missilerep]

The only problem I see with the reverse hi-hat idea is you get a k-c-i-h-c sound instead of the normal c-h-i-c-k sound.

Then you know that someone will sue because it's not what they wanted to hear...

[Dr. Funkenstein]

hahaha

[rbailey]

Originally posted by MikeB
I have worked on the idea. I have a prototype that needs building. I also have the law on my side so if anyone tries to use that idea I can sue them. I took the precautions of sending the plans and ideas to myself through registered mail and get witnesses to sign and what not. All I need to do is build a prototype. I have already talked to Yamaha about it and waiting to hear from DW.

Well, I began working on this idea in 1985, I have built a prototype, and am currently marketing the product under the name: Speed-Hat in the United States. The patent is applied for. I would assume that Yamaha and DW would have had their patent lawyers check for applied patents before leading you on.

[CaptainMexican]

is the stand that you guys are working on suppose to be the main hi-hat or a remote hat. I'd like to see a remote version so you'd be able to open the hats when playing a double bass pattern.

[MikeB]

Did you do anything other than apply for a patent? Did you mail the plans to yourself and get witnesses?

[Smoke N Drums]

Hey MikeB

Didn't you also patent that really kewl one foot double pedal you can get on e-bay?

Heh Heh ;)

[rbailey]

Originally posted by Smoke N Drums
Hey MikeB

Didn't you also patent that really kewl one foot double pedal you can get on e-bay?

Heh Heh ;)

I believe he did, he also probably mailed it to himself while he forced his neighbors at gun point to witness him putting it in the mailbox.

[mittad]

Originally posted by Smoke N Drums
Hey MikeB

Didn't you also patent that really kewl one foot double pedal you can get on e-bay?

Heh Heh ;)


that's halarious

[Monday317]

That's hilarious...