A high hat stand includes a cymbal receiving plate journaled to a main mounting body. An adjustable bolt, for adjusting the pivot orientation around the journal of the receiving plate with respect to the mounting body, passes through the receiving plate so that as a nut is tightened on the bolt the receiving plate is tilted with respect to the mounting body. A biasing spring may also be interposed between the receiving plate and the mounting body. A cushion may be disposed between the plate and the cymbal.