Any drummer will tell you the setup of their snare is critical for a solid performance. The position of the bottom cymbal is especially important since it receives the top hat strike. With the lateral cymbal seat on the 3500TA, you can easily and quickly adjust the angle on the bottom cymbal to optimize response and tone — a feature drummers here at Sweetwater really appreciate. And the locking clutch also allows you to keep that annoying “sloshyness” at bay and keep your hi-hat firmly in place for the best tone and response possible.