For those who haven't used clamps before, it is a very basic bit of hardware which is attached to any existing mount or stand (no drum key required). This clamp tightens extremely tight with not much effort, allowing the arm to not rotate around the stand it is clamped to. My only complaint is that the arm is not very long. However, with a little bit of ingenuity, you can find a spot for any cymbal using the maneuverable boom arm. Only thing holding it back from a 5 star is the length of arm.