DW 3000 Series Double Kick Drum Pedal

Single-post casting allows for pedals to be played independently or simultaneously.

This 3000 Series Double Kick Drum Pedal is packed with features like dual-chain turbo drive, bearing spring rocker assembly, 101 2-way beater, and heavy-duty all metal construction, with a price tag that’s in reach for more drummers. DW believes that well made pedals shouldn’t just be for the pros, but that they should be for all drummers.

101 2-way beaters
Industry-standard reversible beaters, with high-impact plastic and felt surfaces to cover a range of musical applications.

Dual-chain turbo drives
Chain-and-sprocket design with offset cams for quick response.

Single-post casting
DW’s double pedal design provides ease of movement between the pedal and hi-hat, which allows the pedals to be played independently or simultaneously.

Steel base plates
Provide a sturdy foundation and insures nonskid play on carpet and other flooring surfaces via adjustable spikes and Velcro®.

Dual adjustable toe clamp
The dual adjustable toe clamp ensures the pedal and drum stay connected. Convenient clip with drum key also included.

DW 3000 Series Double Kick Drum Pedal Features:

* Dual-chain Turbo drives
* Bearing spring rocker assembly
* 101 2-way beaters
* Heavy-duty all metal construction
* Single-post casting
* Steel base plates
* Includes drum key

Rating:
dw pedals are the stuff. Made with high quality materials, craftsmanship and leading-edge design, these bass drum pedals help the drummer get the motion and sound they want. I have personally owned dw pedals for years and love them. Attention to detail and performance seems to be the driving force at dw when it comes to their drum set lines and hardware.

Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Double Pedal

The Eliminator Demon Drive bass drum pedal was engineered to create the most seamless link between the player's musical ideas and his or her execution on a bass drum. Whether seeking to deliver lightning-fast blast beats or deep, rock-solid grooves, this Pearl drum pedal offers the adjustability to maximize your playing in any style.Play a Pearl Demon Drive and the first thing you'll notice is its smoothness. The Demon Drive gets its incredible smoothness and speed through the use of ultra-precise hardware components. Self-aligning spherical bearings are used to insure the footboard and the Direct link drive are always in perfect alignment. Its zero-latency Z-Link Drive Shaft's U-Joints, and special super high-speed NiNjA bearings on the axles all work in perfect sync to create one of the smoothest and fastest pedals on the planet.The most unique feature of the Demon Drive drum pedal is Pearl's exclusive Duo-Deck, the world's first convertible footboard. With a simple adjustment, the Demon Drive pedal can be adjusted from a traditional shortboard to a longboard pedal in seconds, offering a slightly lighter, quicker feel that is the preferred setup when speed is a necessity.This bass pedal includes the world's first two-position Beater Stroke Adjustment and two-position Direct Link Adjustment. Both allow the player to create a slightly lighter or heavier feel of the pedal depending on their preferred setting. Adjusting the Duo-Deck in combination with the Beater Holder and Direct Link Adjustments yields 8 possible pedal configurations, allowing the player to truly create their ideal feel.The Click Lock spring tension system prevents the tension knob from loosening. The Traction Plate, which has aluminum traction dots, is fully adjustable for the amount of slip or grip you want . Its footboard height-adjustment capability enables you to loosen and rotate the footboard to the desired height. And finally, the Pearl pedal comes standard with a Carrying Case to protect it from the wear and tear of travel.

Rating:
From the buzz on the street, this is a great pedal. Pricey, but great. I’ve played lots of Pearl pedals in the past like the eliminator series and have to say that the quality is awesome on these pedals. Pearl has done a lot of research on this particular pedal and has built in full customization for the demanding drummer. This is top notch quality.

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Pearl D900 Drum Throne Review

The Pearl D900 Drum Throne is all about comfort with an ultra-soft Memory Foam seat that provides maximum padding by molding itself around the player. With posture, comfort, stability and durability in mind, Pearl has gone back to the drawing board to design the ultimate range of drum thrones. Pearl’s line of thrones has something for every drummer. No other part of your kit affects your mobility like your throne. Our Roadster line of thrones feature ergonomic accents that promote good posture and comfort during extended playing. The ultra-soft Memory Foam Cushions provide maximum comfort by molding itself around the player. The vice-like Height Collar is infinitely adjustable and features stock-lock and the double braced SureStuts on the tripod offer the ultimate in structural integrity to prevent lateral wobble and the inherent squeaks that may result from it. UltraGrip Wingnuts and Wingbolts both feature an ingenious ergonomic handle with notches that allows your drumsticks to be used for loosening if needed. Large Rubber Feet provides improved stability and plenty of tread for long life.

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Solid feeling drum throne that’s high quality and bears the Pearl name. It’s at a great price point as well. Double braced legs make it sturdy and hold up to the abuse. Check this one out…

Pulse Pro 7-piece Double Bass Shell Pack

Great, cheaply priced shell pack for the beginner drummer. Get your groove on with double bass. Beautiful metallic finishes available in many color choices.

Cymbals to match up with this set:
Sabian B8 14HH/18 Cymbal Pack. Search around The Musician Friend’s site (check out the “Don’t forget” side bar on the Sabian B8 14HH/18 Cymbal Pack page. It has low priced stands.) for more cymbals and Pulse hardware. You should be able to find the set up you need and get it all at an affordable price.

Rating:
If you want to get into drumming, especially rock that requires double bass drumming, this could be it. It’s affordable, and looks pretty nice. Doesn’t come with any cymbals or cymbal stands though, so that’s going to be a little extra. But once it’s all added up, you should have a pretty decent set for pretty cheap. Check out Muscian’s Friend for the Pulse line of cymbal stands and other cheap, low priced cymbals.