Fitting Instructions - www.quick-stick.co.uk

Side angle fixing over Hi-hat

Fixing the clamp onto the drum kit

Fix a suitable clamp to a convenient point on the kit to give the desired position of the Quick Stick - Stick Holder - this point largely depends on the options provided by the particular kit as well as on the actual place the Quick Stick - Stick Holder needs to be in, to be most effective.

Numerous clamps fit onto the shafts of most stands used on and around a drum kit, the bass drum post and floor tom legs.

Some fixing positions are illustrated on the Quick Stick - Stick Holder wrapping.

Replacing cymbal arm with L arm - Reverse mode, 3 sticks"

Once the clamp is fixed with the L- Arm and Quick Stick - Stick Holder attached

Check and adjust as necessary the angle of the Quick Stick - Stick Holder so that in normal playing the "grab" angle is correct for that particular position.

It is advisable to practise retrieving sticks to ensure that the Quick Stick - Stick Holder is at the best angle - the draw needs to be in the direction that the Quick Stick- Stick Holder hole is pointing. Avoid snagging the stick!

For the fastest stick retrieval in any position, use in upside-down mode
(just use 3 hole positions i.e. the middle & two outer tubes).

Using different lengths of L-Arms will conveniently vary the preferred distance and reach of sticks when the holder is fixed to e.g. hi-hat post or cymbal stand.

Feel free to experiment with different positions, clamps etc. etc. and don't hesitate to give us a call (01425-610700) if you want to discuss this.

NB: A spare stick stopper is supplied with each Quick Stick -Stick Holder. Replacements are available by post for a nominal fee.

The Quick Stick - Stick Holder works best when the drum stick sits in the hollow end of the black plastic Stoppers. If the Stoppers are reversed with drum stick sitting on the curved top of the stopper there is sometimes a tendency for the stick to snag slightly on the edge of the tube.

Depending on the style and diameter of sticks to be used and whether "tip" end or "butt" end retrieval is required, adjust the depth that the sticks go into the Quick Stick - Stick Holder.

Generally thinner sticks need a little more depth in the Quick Stick - Stick Holder than thicker sticks. Therefore as the "butt" end is thicker, for "tip" end retrieval the depth should be less than for the more common "butt" end retrieval.

When the holder is fixed to a bass drum post it is advisable to use holder in upside-down mode and the Stoppers positioned at the far end of tubes 1, 3 and 5 (i.e. the middle and two outer tubes). This position will stabilise the drum sticks, which otherwise might wobble excessively if the bass drum is being 'pounded' (as if!!).

Avoid pushing the Stoppers too hard. Never use a sharp ended tool to adjust them!

When using the Quick Stick - Stick Holder at a downward pointing angle (e.g. for high percussion work), drummers may prefer to remove the stoppers altogether to allow the sticks more freedom to grip the internal surface. Remember, it is advisable to use holder on a separate stand to minimise vibration as this will reduce the downward pointing angle that can be used (suggest maximum 45 degree downward tilt).