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InstruMounts (H-clamp)

H-clamp InstruMounts allow almost any microphone to be attached safely and securely to almost any stringed instrument. They can also be attached to other instruments and sound equipment or even to furniture, square profile columns or beams. The standard models are designed to fit individual 'classes' of instruments (such as guitars, cellos or basses) but a package is also available to cover the entire range. To find the right H-clamp for you, simply pick the relevant (or closest match) class of instrument and check that the body depths (front to back) of your instrument(s) are within the ranges shown. If not, take a look at the adjustment ranges for the other models. If in doubt, the Multi-Instrument H-clamp covers most eventualities but please contact us for advice if you are still unsure or if you have a more unusual application in mind. Don't worry if you make a mistake with the size, your H-camp can be adapted easily to fit at any time.

The H-clamp is a novel development of the traditional design of instrument maker's cramps, which are used during construction of the body to hold the panels together tightly while the glue sets. Adding a boom to the cramp allows almost any microphone (or other audio device or accessory that can be mounted on a microphone stand) to be attached securely without damaging the instrument or affecting its tonal quality. Aerospace-class materials and manufacturing techniques produce a light, rigid and robust mount for microphones up to at least 500g in weight. The potential applications are limitless and include less obvious uses such as mounting vocal microphones on guitars to dispense with microphone stands. View a selection of applications under the headings "Stage" and 'Studio".