{"product_id":"yamaha-ch8-cymbal-holder-long-boom-arm-copy","title":"Yamaha CH8S Cymbal Holder Short Boom Arm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamaha CH8S Cymbal Holder Short Boom Arm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha CH8S\u003c\/strong\u003e is the short boom arm version of Yamaha's 8 series system hardware cymbal holder, designed for compact cymbal positioning in tighter spots around the kit. It shares the same professional feature set as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamaha-ch8-cymbal-holder-long-boom-arm\"\u003eCH8 Long Boom Arm\u003c\/a\u003e — step-free tilter, QRN8 Quick Release Nut, Hide-Away boom arm, and dual-material cymbal washer — in a shorter, lighter package suited to crashes, splashes, and effects cymbals positioned close to the kit. Available from Into Music, one of the UK's leading independent drum retailers and an authorised Yamaha dealer. Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e or order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Boom Arm — Compact Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CH8S boom arm adjusts between \u003cstrong\u003e43cm and 55cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared to 58–85cm on the long arm CH8. At just \u003cstrong\u003e1.6kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's the lighter of the two holders and is best suited to cymbals that sit close to the kit — splash cymbals, small crashes, hi-hat alternatives, or any effect cymbal positioned within the main cluster of the setup. If you need more reach, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamaha-ch8-cymbal-holder-long-boom-arm\"\u003eCH8 Long Boom Arm\u003c\/a\u003e gives you 58–85cm of extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-Free \/ Stepless Tilter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estep-free tilter\u003c\/strong\u003e provides smooth, continuously variable cymbal angle adjustment with no ratchet steps or fixed positions. Particularly useful on a short boom arm where precise positioning matters more — small adjustments in angle can make a significant difference to playability when the cymbal is sitting close to the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQRN8 Quick Release Nut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQRN8 Quick Release Nut\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you attach and detach cymbals instantly by pinching the movable part on the side — no drum key needed. Fast, secure, and straightforward, it keeps setup time down whether you're changing a splash for a rehearsal or swapping cymbals between songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHide-Away Boom Arm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHide-Away boom arm\u003c\/strong\u003e retracts into the main pipe when not in use, reducing the holder's packed-down footprint. It also gives you the option to run the CH8S in a straight configuration when boom positioning isn't required, without the need for a separate straight arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Material Cymbal Washer \u0026amp; Threaded Sleeve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enhanced cymbal washer combines a \u003cstrong\u003esoft outer material\u003c\/strong\u003e (black) and a \u003cstrong\u003ehard inner material\u003c\/strong\u003e (blue), protecting the cymbal from metal contact while allowing it to resonate naturally. Each \u003cstrong\u003ecymbal sleeve is threaded\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent unwanted rattling during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: CH8S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Short Boom Arm Cymbal Holder (System Hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoom Arm Length: 43cm – 55cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilter: Step-Free \/ Stepless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: QRN8 Quick Release Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoom Arm: Hide-Away (retracts into main pipe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCymbal Washer: Dual-Material (soft outer \/ hard inner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCymbal Sleeve: Threaded (anti-rattle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the CH8S or CH8 is the right holder for your setup? Visit us in our Horncastle, Lincolnshire showroom or call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e for expert advice from our team. Order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56891044069762,"sku":"VGZ5770","price":122.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/files\/yamaha-drum-hardware-parts-yamaha-ch8s-cymbal-holder-short-boom-arm-w-stepless-tilter-and-qrn8-quick-release-nut-yamaha-ch8s-cymbal-holder-short-boom-arm-w-stepless-tilter-and-qrn8-qu.webp?v=1788542059","url":"https:\/\/intomusicstore.com\/products\/yamaha-ch8-cymbal-holder-long-boom-arm-copy","provider":"Into Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}