How to Set Up a Splash Cymbal

Here are four different ways to set up a splash cymbal on your drum set. The options range from relatively expensive to absolutely free!

[AlchemysticPS]

Very surprised that a cymbal stacker isn’t mentioned in this video. They screw on top of an existing cymbal stand in place of the wing nut and can cost as low as $20. They come in various lengths and some of the more expensive ones have adjustable pivot points for tilting the cymbal angle.

[yavuzmuratyuzgen]

As a fifth method which I am using as well, you can use a cymbal stand extender rod and put it on top of a larger sized cymbal. Many hardware manufacturers has this option.

[davideantonioli]

5. The placement on a stacker over a bigger cymbal (like someone as already written). It is very useful. Very light, no more floor space, but the splash has its own “stand” and the biggest difference with the upside down method is that you can reach the bell of the lower cymbal and you don’t have the risk of hitting the lower cymbal when you hit the splash. Cons: it’s not free but it’s cheaper then a full stand or a boom arm. With a good stacker like the Tama csa15, you can also choose the different tension of both cymbals (the Lower crash and the upper splash).

[itsalliKnowreggea]

ugh, more confused, you convinced me on all four approaches.

[clutchmatic]

Mount the cymbal boom arm on one of the tom arms

[bbdrms]

With the hi hat clutch method, you might have the cymbal a bit loose to move and not crack and there is no protection from the threads on the center of the clutch on the center hole of the splash. I tape that with masking tape but if you choose not to...may keyhole your splash, (not the smooth rod in the center of the hi hat stand, but the center of the HH clutch itself, but other wise it's a very good use of space.

[anonymousdogg]

The only option you forgot was a kick drum mount for the splash. They are pricy though

[Maximemery]

Thanks for the video, it really helps determine which methods are the best for me in certain situations. About the last two options though:

1) How come using a splash on a hi-hat stand damages the latter? There's metal (inside the clutch) that separates the splash from the hi-hat rod and I would rather think that it would damage the splash more than the rod itself when hitting the former.
2) For the upside-down splash option, I'm a bit aversive towards using this option considering that the angle from which you're striking the splash is reduced and not optimal for "safe" playing. The angle of the stick is much harsher on the splash; it's almost like taking a china cymbal and hitting it when the edge is raised up.

[biswajitnath]

I think I will buy another cymbal stand