quality. To adjust the angle, turn the wingscrew while playing the pedal to achieve the
desired sound. Once the optimal position is achieved, tighten the inside nut against the
wingscrew to lock the angle/position
2.3: Spring Tension
The 9500 Hi-Hat provides for incremental spring tension adjustment. To adjust the feel of
the pedal:
1. Loosen the drumkey screw just above the large knurled knob on the base casting.
2. Rotate the large knurled knob clockwise to tighten the spring and counter clockwise to
loosen it. Be sure to re-tighten the keyscrew before playing.
Section 3: Adjustable Spurs and Velcro™
Your DW 9500 Hi-Hat stand includes built-in, adjustable spurs and non-skid Velcro™ on
the bottom of the pedal plate to prevent hi-hat crawl. The Velcro™ automatically grips
on most types of carpeting. To adjust the spurs, loosen the keyscrews on the sides of the
base casting, lower the spurs to their desired position and tighten the screws. Be careful
to use the spurs on carpet/soft surfaces as they may damage some types of flooring.
Section 4: Double-Eccentric Chain & Sprocket Drive System
The patented 9500 Double-Eccentric Chain & Sprocket Drive System is factory set for
optimum performance. Although you may notice that one of the chains seems slightly
looser than the other one, this is completely normal and will not affect the performance
of the stand.
Section 5: Pack Up
To transport the 9500 please follow these directions:
1. Remove the cymbals and clutch.
2. Separate the top tube and rod sections from their bottom counterparts.
3. Fold the leg assembly by loosening the wingscrew in the top clamp and sliding the
clamp up the tube to bring the legs inward. Once the legs are folded up, tighten the
wingscrew to secure them. You do not have to loosen the keyscrew on the bottom clamp.
4. Fold-up the footboard assembly by loosening the four keyscrews connecting it to the
base casting. Tighten the top keyscrews to secure the footboard in its transport position.
9500
DW 9500 HI-HAT STAND
Remove the stand, accessories and all packing materials from the box and carrying bag, then follow these instructions to set-up and adjust your hi-hat to fit the way you play.
Section 1: Assembly
1.1: Base Section
1. Loosen the four keyscrews on the sides of the footboard assembly and unfold the
assembly so that the bottom keyscrews fit into the notches on the side panels.
2. Once the pedal is in its horizontal playing position, tighten the keyscrews securely.
3. To more permanently secure the pedal plate to the base casting, line up the holes
in the bottom of the base casting with the holes in bottom of the pedal plate. Insert
the two screws (provided) through the bottom of the assemblies and tighten the lock
washers and nuts from the top.
1.2: Leg Assembly
1. Loosen the drumkey screw and wingscrew on the leg assembly clamps.
2. Pull the legs out and away from the center tube and place the base section on the
floor.
3. Slide the bottom clamp of the leg assembly downward so that it touches the top of
the base casting and adjust the spread and height of the legs so that the pedal plate/
footboard assembly is flush with the floor (forming a tripod) and the center tube is
vertical.
DW’s patented dual-leg assembly has been designed to rotate in order to accommodate
double bass drum pedals, stands and other set-up requirements. Rotate the leg assembly
to its desired position and then tighten the key and wingscrews to secure the position.
1:3 Upper Rod
1. Remove the clutch from the upper rod by loosening the wingscrew and sliding the
clutch off the rod.
2. Select either the short or long rod depending on your preference and application and
insert the threaded end of the upper rod into the receiver in the lower rod (inside the
base section).
3. Screw the two rod sections together by rotating the upper section clockwise until
tight.
1:4 Upper Tube Section
1. Loosen the memory lock on the upper tube section and place the upper tube over
the upper rod so that the rod comes through the center of the hi-hat cymbal seat and
the tube fits into the tube receiver of the lower tube section.
2. With the footboard facing towards you in its normal playing position, rotate the upper
tube so that the angle adjustment wingscrew is positioned between the “9:00” and
“12:00” position.
3. Adjust the tube height as required and tighten the tube receiver wingnut and memory
lock.
Section 2: Mounting and Adjusting the Cymbals
2.1: The Clutch
1. Separate the hi-hat clutch by loosening the drumkey screw, unthreading the bottom
nut and removing the lower felt washer.
2. Place the top hi-hat cymbal on the clutch stem so that the top of the bell rests on
the top felt washer and replace the bottom felt below the cymbal.
3. Thread the bottom nut back onto the stem until it stops.
4. Adjust the lower of the two knurled nuts at the top of the clutch to achieve the
desired space between the cymbal and the felt washers and lock the position by
tightening the upper knurled nut against the lower one.
5. Place the bottom hi-hat cymbal on the cymbal seat located at the top of the upper
tube so that the upper rod comes through the mounting hole in the cymbal and the
bell rests on the cymbal seat felt. Place the clutch/cymbal assembly over the upper rod
so that the top cymbal rests on top of the bottom cymbal. Depress the pedal and, when
the desired space between the cymbal is achieved, tighten the wingscrew on the clutch.
6. To further secure this position for more intense playing situations, reach between the
cymbals with a drumkey and tighten the drumkey screw on the clutch.
2.2: Bottom Cymbal Angle Adjustment
The lateral adjustment mechanism at the top of the upper tube is designed to adjust the
angle of the bottom hi-hat cymbal and enhance the cymbals’ performance and sound
Customizing Your Pedal with the DW Hi-Hat Pedal Customizing Kit
(part #1236, sold separately)
Elevator Heel Platform (U.S. Patent No. 6359205)
DW’s advanced 9-Position “Elevator” Heel Plates provide a
unique method for drummers to achieve a more comfortable
pedal playing position without sacrificing speed, power or accura-
cy. By using different combinations of the heel sections, the height
of the heel can be adjusted independently of the angle of the
footboard. The “Elevator” positions range from normal (#1) and
slightly elevated (#2-3) to raised (#4-7) and extreme (#8-9). Posi-
tion #8, for example, is recommended for achieving a smoother,
more effortless heel-toe sliding technique, while positions #2 and
#3 offer a subtle but effective way to increase control.
To install the Elevator heel sections, first turn the pedal over
and remove the three screws holding the original heel (A) to the
pedal plate. In order to loosen chemical lock holding the three
screws, you may first need to heat them with a hair dryer for 2-3 minutes. Place additional Elevator heel
sections (B, C) either below or above the original section and re-attach the stacked heel sections using the
longer screws (provided). The following chart indicates which screws (supplied) should be used in conjunc-
tion with the Elevator heel sections to modify the height of your heel.
heel position heel sections
top screws
bottom screws
#1
A
3/4”
-
#2
A/B
3/4”
-
#3
B/A
7/16”
7/16”
#4
A/C
-
1 1/4”
#5
A/C
3/4”
7/16”
#6
A/C/B
3/4”
3/4”
#7
B/A/C
7/16”
1 1/4”
#8
C/B/A
-
1 1/2”
#9
C/B/A
1 1/4”
7/16”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
Clutch
Wingscrew
Knurled Nuts
Felt Washers
Bottom Nut
w/TechLock
Upper Rod
Cymbal Seat
Cymbal Angle Adjustment
Upper Tube
Memory Lock
Tube Receiver
Rotating Leg Assembly
Upper Clamp
Lower Clamp
w/Protective Rubber Bumper
Base Casting
Adjustable Spurs
Spring Tension Adjustment
Double-Eccentric Drive
Footboard Assembly
Pedal Plate
