I put the demon drive on an iron cobra, bones bearings in the pedal. Had the cheap little Pearl pedal that comes stock with entry level kits and made my own strap drive and changed the bearings… Gave those both to my stepdad before moving and now have a Speed Cobra with ACD links- easily the fastest and lightest.
Thank you so much for making this. Differences in kick pedals tend to be based on feel rather than sound, so I loved how you guys handled explaining those differences. 'On the other foot', I'd really like to see a video like this for the hi hat, or otherwise more content on hardware in general :) Thanks for making awesome videos!
My favorite is a DW9000 that someone sold me for $40, along with an 70s Slingerland COB snare. My favorite drum things are always the ones that I get good deals on. That being said, those Danmar beaters are a must.
One of the only channels I'll burn up my data plan for without hesitation. Amazing that after a few years you guys are still going strong making kick ass, top notch, down to earth, super useful content.
My dad actually still uses a Speed King all the time and I also really love it whenever I get to play his kit! The other amazing one he has is an old Camco pedal. I don't know much about it but he bought two of them a few years ago from a guy and they're one of the best pedals I've ever played, and I have a pretty nice modern Pearl pedal.
There's one more very easy mod, specifically for those Yamaha pedals: I teach in music schools on Yamaha kits with that pedal a lot, and many of my beginner students ran into trouble with the quite slippery pedal surface. A roll of grip tape costs ~5 bucks and has helped me a lot to get these pedals easier to play for my students.
My pedals used to be super slippery, so I took some off-cuts of the tape from my new skate deck at the time, and I still have that pedal. That trick works so well.
Started out on a couple dw 5000s and wanted a change so I used old school iron cobras with danmar felt beaters in them. They were cool but I’ve switched back to the 5000s in the last few years and have come to realize they are, for me, the only pedal I’ll ever need to play.
I love the Ludwig Ghost pedals. I'm mostly a heel down player, so I love the reverse fulcrum and direct linkage. Since they are no longer made, I buy and fix up old ones to be faster, quieter, and more durable. They are super light weight and portable too. Best pedal that I've found for me.
I’m a big fan of the entry-level yamaha pedals too. Had an Eliminator a few years back that I realized was adjusted to the most normal settings possible… sold it and bought a Yamaha for $50. Feels just about the same and I made a profit on it. And it packs up better too! Never thought about the rocker bearing. Definitely getting one of those ASAP.
Oh wow, I love the trick about velcro-ing a coin under the pedal screw! That's brilliant. I've had that problem and had no idea how to solve it. Thanks!
Thanks for this! I have the same pedal. I changed the rocker hub to the DW with bearings. I stuffed the spring with cotton balls. I also bought a Vater bass drum beater. I now have a much better pedal. Thanks again.
I just got a new production model of the speed king! Have yet to use it but I’m really excited to try it out. Anything you do to it that you personally enjoy?
I bought one when I started a tour since I had no gear with me. It's super hard to use coming from a modern pedal but after a few gigs it did eventually feel "normal" to me and I was able to play at regular speed (I play very fast music)
Been a fan of your channel from the beginning and just love that you have the same pedal I have also been using professionally for years, after asking an old pro drummer I respect “what pedal do you use”. 😉 So often it’s about keeping it simple and spending more time on upping your game than obsessing with gear! The strap version of this pedal wasn’t actually available in my country so I ordered in the chain version and retrofitted a nylon strap. I did similar mods but hadn’t thought of the rocker hub bearing! Genius! Will have to see if I can find one in South Africa! Another problem I came across was that the cam shaft was a little loose on the main bearings and buzzed when my bass drum is tuned extra “boomy”, so I added a small washer in next to the bearing which solved that (mostly). Thanks again for making awesome content all the time!
Thanks for another insightful session. Love it. I’m also a “cheap pedal by choice” kinda guy - I own the ubiquitous DW9000, a boutique microbrew pedal, et al., but I use either a Tama Vintage (has the weird one-sided oldtimey setup) or a lovingly restored Gretsch Floating Action - both modded to perfection. I like the organic feel and finesseability of a simple, lightweight pedal. A 9000 type pedal is SO engineered and tank-like that it’s very mechanical and heavy handed. The hotrodded cheap pedal is like a vintage cafe racer vs the 9000 as brand new Hayabusa. Sure, the Busa costs more, goes faster, and has all the doohickeys - but it’s more fun to ride the souped old CB!
I'm currently using a modified Yamaha FP850 Single, and previously I was on a Mapex Falcon Double. No need for a double for 97% of playing, so it was ditched for a more compact setup. Bearings were taken out, flushed and spun through full-rotations (you can get funky wear and debris buildup if the balls never "roll") before a proper lube and re-install. The pedal seemed to "play weak," lacking punch/projection. I replaced the chain with a kevlar strap, which lightened the feel and really let me know that the 850-series beater was too light. It was replaced with a Danmar Cube-Felt unit that gave good throwing-mass and impact sound. Yes the pedal feels slightly heavier, but the action is with the belt and Danmar than with stock beater and chain. It is "the right kind of heavy" coming from the item activating the head (beater) and not from the drivetrain (chain).
I use this same pedal and used some shims leftover from a house project to attach it to my 60s Ludwig hoop, which is really thin. Thanks for another awesome video!
I love my lightweight Tama pedals. I'd love to drill out the footboards at some point: if I can save half a pound, that's significant. Things like your mods are exactly why I love your channel.
Another cheap fix is to swap out the main axle bearings. I had a budget Pearl pedal with nasty cheap bearings; swapping these for better industrial grade bearings for a few dollars transformed the pedal completely. Much easier to do than you might think.
I never thought of replacing the spring bearing before. I have an old Camco pedal (I believe it's the same model that inspired DW's original chain drive pedal). It's not a bad pedal. The only reason that I don't use much is because it doesn't have spurs to keep it from creeping. If I'm just bringing a single pedal to play on a house kit, I use a medium priced Pearl model(the main half of a double). I think I'll replace the spring bearings on that one. If I'm playing on my kit I use my OffSet double pedal which allows to play with both me and the kick drum facing the audience without me having to twist my torso. If I'm playing on a house kit (as the only drummer playing that night) I usually turn the kick drum off to the right a bit so I can comfortably play with my hips in line with my shoulders (I'm in my sixties so comfort is important if I want to play the whole night without pain and getting too tired).
.......Hi , I've been using an old 'Fleetfoot' since the mid 70's , with a long reach beater hitting just above center. It is super fast, powerful and expressive. I renewed both main bearings in the 90's, glued some ribbed rubber to the foot plate and it's still better than new. Since getting a computer last year (wasn't going to 'join in') I found out it's a Martin Fleetfoot 1950's pedal which were the forerunners to Camco pedals who later became DW. - To think I just thought it was a good old pedal .
I've been using a 1-2 inch segment of bicycle tire tube between my bass drum hoop and the pedal clamp to give the pedal a better grip without bottoming out, and to protect the hoop from damage from the clamp. Works great!
I bought this exact same pedal used a few months ago. Just a spare pedal “just in case” and now I can’t wait to mod it with everything in this video. Thank you
Thank you so much! I play a 1986 Yamaha Strap Drive. I have been questioning if it is time for a new pedal, but I am going to try a new beater first. Very helpful!
Iron Cobra. Had the same one for about 15 years. Love how solid it feels. I use a couple different beaters with it: Low Boy Leather, Vater Vintage Bomber, Tama rubber one, I think it’s the “Speed Cobra” or something.
I too have played my Iron Cobra pedals since '01. I have the low boy leather daddy on right now but have been wanting to try their lightweight version, have you tried one? Thanks. Also which did you like the best of those you mentioned?
Awesome advice guys, have ordered the bearing rocker for our church Yamaha pedal. I’m using a 22 year old Pearl pedal that is bomb proof, have replaced the beater once and that’s it.
This was an awesome episode. Several years back I lightened all my gigging gear - aluminum light weight stands, aluminum FT legs, all remaining steel tubing cut down to only the length I need it, etc. I love my Pearl Eliminator, but it's just too heavy to schlep, so I picked up a Tama HP50. Light for sure, but "meh." I thought the sluggishness was just due to it being a light pedal, but after watching this episode I ordered the DW parts kit. Unfortunately it was not "drop-in" for the HP50, and I spent a Saturday making adapters and modifying the DW parts to make it work. But work it does! And now I seriously can't feel a dime's worth of difference between my Eliminator and the HP50. Thanks again.
The thumbscrews on the clamp are generally M8, which is the exact same threading as HDTV brackets and IKEA furniture legs. Also don't be afraid to tap out the hole to a known size: M8 taps are extremely useful. If you're unsure of the size, bring the pedal with you to your local (non-big box) hardware store. They usually have something that will fit, if not a thumbscrew. Then order the right length from McMaster-Carr.
I got my first kit last year and went with the Pearl P932 double pedal and got a pair of Trick Pro1-V beaters with an extra set of delrin faces so I can have felt, plastic, or aluminum beaters. Very solid setup.
yes! miniature bearings are the shizzz those were used in yo-yos. i used 5x9x3 ones 2 normal 2 flanged as my pedal was lill bit diff. i also took the spring holder from a different pedal which made my beater angle more adjustable passively.
the bearing concept is old though dw has one for their pedals its called speedstar. its a huge bearing which is also the spring cam(idk what to call it. the thing that connects the spring with the connecting rod)
I've upgraded my iron cobras over the years but I always keep an old pearl that's much like the Yamaha in design as a spare, it just works and for non double bass work it is more than adequate.
I played a backline kit for years that was the same yamaha pedal and conical felt beater. I always liked it, it did what I needed but did get hung up because it didn't have that bearing changed out. My favorite out of eliminator, old and new iron cobras, etc is a dw 3000 that I put delta hinges on and a dw 5000 eccentric cam - so I guess I have a dw 5000 with a little narrower foot board? The pedal is light and great rebound, it's just perfect for me. I need a 2nd one and can't decide whether to buy a DW 5000 or to upgrade another 3000. The 3000 was a slug until I upgraded the cam.
Just found a like-new Yamaha FP7210A strap drive single on ebay for forty bucks, and so many thanks for your advice on slapping a dw rocker hub bearing on there!!!
I've got a DW9000 single pedal with the regular length footboard. I mainly have it because I found it used for less than half price (RRP) secondhand. I love how adjustable it is without having having to mod it. An example of this being how can change the cam shape with just the turn of a screw. Despite my love for most details put into this pedal, I do feel it is over-engineered in ways. An example being that you can't unhook the spring, meaning that to pack away the pedal into a case/bag you have to unscrew/remove the beater. Before it I had a Pearl Demonator (similarly priced to your Yamaha) that I really enjoyed other than that it felt a little wobbly because it was a single chain. I really enjoyed that it had just had one post holding the cam up which you could reorientate to the other side (left side) of the pedal. This meant you could have it specced like a budget Sonor Perfect Balance pedal and kick your foot out similarly to how Jojo Mayer does with his heel-toe technique.
my favorite kick pedal mod i've done is changing out the main bearings. i've got an old iron cobra from the 90s, and when i took the bearings out to lube them they still barely would move. i swapped them out for some bones swiss skate bearings out of an old skateboard i don't ride anymore. it's definitely a much smoother and quicker experience. also, i've got that same yamaha pedal on my e-kit. i might have to try that rocker bearing change...
bonesbearings.com/bones-reg-swiss-skateboard-bearings-8-pack these are the bearings, if anyone is interested. there are many different types that all serve basically the same function, these just happen to be a good middle-of-the-road set.
Great stuff. I'm an old, cranky dude & don't like (or need) a MEGA pedal. I have an even older Yamaha entry level pedal, like yours & a more expensive version that at one time was their top of the line deal. Thanks for pointing out the cheap (no) bearing issue. I'll have to look at that. Just bought a DW6000NX basic strap drive pedal with a bunch of the latest tricks that make it feel old school but, play amazing.
Ah man, I have dooozens of pedals but was always firm DW5000 player until I went to the 9000 - solid feel and everything....but man, the vintage camco pedal that started the Tama and DW pedals is definitely my go to now
Sir, I thank you for this video. I wanted to buy a dw 6000 pedal but the price is so much. This Yamaha pedal is classy, which is something that I’m looking for.
Cool tips there. I've tried a lot of pedals over the years (Demon Drive, Axis, Iron Cobras, DW5000, Speed King, Ghost etc etc) and haven't been able to feel a lot of difference other than the obvious advantage of being able to adjust pedal plate height w/o also changing beater angle. The old saying 'it's the Indian not the bow/arrow' comes to mind. I do try to upgrade the shaft bearings on used pedals. I've never bought a new pedal. I have one of those Mapex yellow pedals (used to be yellow) that I picked up used at GC for 20 bux . It's a very stable, quick pedal but I may try the DW spring rocker bearing.
I like belt drive or direct drive. And lube thoose bearings. Ps3 coated batter and front. Muffle it from the outside, between the pedal frame and the batter head.
Hi. Not necessarily a mod as such, but I us a left-handed double base drum peddle on my right-handed kit. This means the right foot does its normal job, via the indirect pedal and the base (kick), drum itself is relocated off to the left to align with the direct pedal. But, I hear you say why! Well it all started with the desire to lower the rack toms. I couldn't get them low enough without second tom clashing with the base drum. This started a very interesting journey indeed!
I have a Pearl P-950 pedal from 1989 that I really love, but it is irreplaceable, so I started looking for an alternative that I can take to gigs. I got a DW 5000, but it just didn’t have the right feel. Then I decided to spring for a Sonor Jojo Mayer Perfect Balance pedal & that completely fit the bill. Once I had it adjusted & knew what I was looking for, I was able to copy much of the same feel with my DW pedal, so that’s my backup. I really love this episode, because these seem like very useful hacks that address the weak points on so many pedals.
Cory, I see that you appear to be a Heel Down Bass drum player. I am as well. I just can't play Heel to Toe. I'm 69 YO, and play only recreationally as a Retirement Hobby, which was only resurrected after 50 Years . I still have trouble with attaining the Double Stroke on the bass drum. I'm using a PDP Concept Direct Drive single pedal. I have tried some others which I was able to return via Amazon, I also purchased a Mapex Double Pedal (single chain drive). Thinking that the double pedal would "help" with the Double Strokes - and it does, but Its a PIA for me to switch my left foot to and from the Hi Hat. I am going to try some Tweaks on the PDP pedal to gain a little more speed. THX for your informative videos.
Last year I sold my DXT drum set and the thing I miss most about it is that FP7210A that came with it. Took it out on a short tour a couple of months before I sold it and I think I will buy one when my Gibraltar is finally off duty.
Great Video with some useful real world help. BD hoop thickness is always not fun to deal with. I keep small OSB (Oh, Sh*t Box) full of stuff (extra springs, felts, nuts, back-up bearings, etc). The box is a fly fishing lure box from Wally-World. About 4 bucks and the total price of all the stuff in it is about 20 bucks USD. Also keep some spare change in it and a small flashlight.
I got the Demon Drive about 15 years ago and the only thing I did to it was changing out the beaters for Sonor's hammer style ones. I have also owned Axis longboards, which were just not suited for my playing style (classic heel-toe with actually pushing the pedal down with your heel) and I had some cheap Demon Drive knock-offs for gigging, which were really good with original Demon Drive beater holders (the stock ones had the beater an inch away from the head in upright position), but those were not made to last and even after just a few months things started to get loose everywhere. I'm still using my original Sonor single pedal, which came with my first drumkit (503), because it actually feels really good with the spring tension maxed out! Other than that I've tried swapping out springs, clamping mechanisms, beaters, beater holders, beater weights and probably the easiest of them all, beater sides (duh, the sonor hammer beaters are felt on one side and plastic on the other).
My favorite pedal is the 90's Tama HP30 "flexi-flyer". The same model that Simon Phillips used. Lightweight, simple, its strap make it soft and super quiet. It's currently a super cheap pedal, it's possible to find it for € 30 in Europe.
I would love to see a video about bass drum hoop widths. It seems like just a 1/8 of an inch can make a difference on when you beater hits. I've adjusted all the different pedals I had but it is a pain if I'm going between different Bass Drums. On my Signia Premier the hoop seems like the depth is greater than others. I had a pearl demon drive I eventually sold because it seems to hit a sticking point before hitting the head. I could not get it to adjust right. I've used many pedals over the years. Right now I use a DW MDD double, 9002 double with trick drive shaft and use the control or feather weight beaters...or original beaters if I need something heavier. When It's time for the gig I more than often use a Speed Cobra double with trick drive shaft and control or the DW air weight or control beaters. I was going between trying the DW chain drive version MCD and Tama Dyna Sync double. I'll probably use the trick shaft and DW air or control beaters. I need to measure different hoop depth so I can see what the standard adjustment need to be made from my Signia or change the batter head hoop. I've had that set since the 90's and I think for rock and hard rock it's the best set I've heard. Especially the BD when you don't bury the beater. I always get comments on how great the BD sounds.
Best acoustic drum channel ever! Please, make more affordable and low-budget videos! Here in Brazil everything is way too expensive lol (and we do have some nice woods) Cheers! Thanks for the amazing videos (anxious for the metal kick video... what do you guys think of the coin trick? lol)
Love the ear plug trick! Thanks! At the studio, I’ve got that same Yamaha pedal, brand new as a third-stringer. Main pedal is a Tama Iron Cobra, with a higher end Yamaha as a second-stringer. All great pedals. The drummer I’m working with currently, prefers felt beaters. Thanks for reminding me, I’ve gotta get a Danmar...they really are the best felt beaters :)
I own a Tama Iron Cobra 900 double pedal, and also the basic Sonor pedal that came with my little Safari that I gig on. I also used to play a basic Tama Iron Cobra Jr. pedal on the kit at church. I'll take the Sonor or Jr. pedal over the IC 900 all day. Lighter feeling, less complication, smooth... I'm seriously considering selling the IC. I've figured out that I just prefer the lighter, simpler feel of the lower end pedals. Good episode! Thanks!
*_Thank you for those great tips... I especially like the peddle bearing upgrade - Also, I couldn't help noticing you've replaced the heavy chain link for a simple nylon strap... Good move, I discovered that mod ages ago._* 👀
I have a couple Mapex Falcons, bought used, strap drive with the linear cams. I bought them because they have a rep for lots of adjustability and a lighter feel, which I prefer. They are smooth, I really like them and have no reason to switch. One negative though is the solid baseplate design is big and heavy to move around, compared to that Yammy pedal with the dis-engageable arms.
I've had this same model Yamaha sitting on my shelf for years because I always felt it had the most potential. I'll now try changing out that black bearing. I always knew the beater felt wrong, I believe I had to drill that hole out tho to make a DW beater fit in..
I play a Demon Drive now, but I still have my old school Yamaha "Professional Model" strap drive. It was my first pedal when I switched from guitar to drums 6 years ago, and it still rocks! Worst pedal ever played was, sadly, the Axis A21 Sabre. I had it for a year and never got it to feel comfy or intuitive. The Axis beaters are great for my Demons though!
Great episode! That bearing trick is super handy. I'm considering a gong drum and considering head choices etc. Pretty niche thing but potential future video suggestion...
Ah so I bought a bunch of those bearings to swap out on my pedal and all the pedals at the school I teach at.... Turns out they do not fit inside the loop at the top of the Yamaha spring mechanism, or several other ones I tried for that matter. You need to get the entire DW spring mechanism for that mod to work. So just a heads up for anyone trying this. Found a canopus bearing on eBay so bought that instead, should be able to use that on anything. Having snapped the strap on my Sonor perfect balance pedal I have difficulty trusting that Yamaha nylon strap so swapped it for a Gibraltar one, it's a bit too wide and feels slower but I just can't see that nylon strap lasting more than 2 gigs
This is one of those times where my ID/ME background comes into play. If you have a set of calipers, some basic mech/fab skills, and a McMaster-Carr catalog, you can make those Yamahas feel like Tricks.
I play punk music and I started with the Green Slug Percussion beater, I moved to the full sized Lowboy beater and I really liked the thud I got but I realized it was too heavy, I switched to a Tama Speed Cobra rubber beater which is a nice middle ground to the Slug and Lowboy and it really improved my playing, I am now able to play a little more technical yet I don't lose any punch or power. I play a DW 5000 single pedal.
About 9 yrs. ago I bought the cheapest Mapex direct drive pedal and That's been the only pedal I've used since then. I've owned Gretsch, Camco, DW, Premier, Axis and some others during my 66 yr. career and the direct drive pedal is the only one with zero latency. I once played a Ghost and that was an amazing pedal but too fussy as a gig to gig pedal.
I'm rocking the same Yamaha model that came with my Stage Custom kit 17 years ago. I used to take it to drum lessons that were focusing on kick techniques and rhythms because the pedal there just couldn't keep up. I've always thought I was crazy for preferring it to more expensive pedals, but it's always felt familiar and comfortable. On a different note, my biggest frustrations with kick pedals (at least, it's happened a couple of times), is when the pedal can't clamp forward enough onto the hoop and beater has to rock too far forward to make contact with the head- that's incredibly difficult to get through a rehearsal or show with, at least for me.
I've had the cheap Pearl pedal that came with my Export ELX back in 1998, a regrettable period with a DW 5002 and an Eliminator with every thinkable cam. After maturing, I bought Sonor Perfect Balance with the folding post that I have had for maybe 5 years. I have not played much since I got it, but I really like it. Had I know about this form of modding back then, I would probably have gone for a cheap Yamaha instead. Yamaha pedals have always felt really nice for me, but the whole Secret Weapons foot edition really got to me. I even went as far as applying tape to the underside of a shoe to slide around like Jojo. I cannot believe that I am actually admitting to this for the whole world to see.
@@krusher74 Yeah, it is on my mind when I play. Seeing as I am not one of Sonor's flagship endorsees, I really wish I had waited until they released the fixed post one.
Lol. If can even find any for my late 80s Yamaha pedal high end? Got w a 9000 kit. Does anyone know if the larger dw hubs work on a Yamaha pedal where the hubs are much smaller?? Thx.
Hey, this was great. I came across One of those cheaper Yamaha pedals (it has a leather strap, rather than bicycle chain, like my old days - ‘60’s, ‘70’s) and the Danmar beater looks like a beautiful choice. I like the way you play! Thank you!
The only things I changed on my old DW 5002 were the beaters (to Trick titanium). I'm considering replacing all the bearings and adding Canopus Speed Star rocker bearings. I'd also like to replace the chains with straps, but I don't like DW's strap drive cam. I want something more like the Perfect Balance, but I'll probably have to find someone to CNC a pair for me.
I bought a used Axis A pedal over 15 years ago and it is till my main pedal. Didn't change a thing. These pedals are made like they could withstand an atomic bomb. Recently I bought an X twin pedal but has a wide footboard and does not feel the same as the As.
Sometimes the lighter, cheaper pedals feel the best. Those Yammys have a great frictionless feel to them. I prefer them to the IC's et all. Great video as always
@ 4:06 You didn't mention that you swapped the single chain for a strap on your pedal (sneaky!). Any special mods in addition to removing the chain and installing the strap?
Hey! I actually didn’t, my personal pedal came as strap-drive but the chain version is available as well. The cams are different so swapping between chain and strap isn’t possible I’m afraid. -Cody
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Do you get more warmth using a pre-1965 quarters or pre-1982 copper pennies for that coin under the wing-bolt?
Btw if you plan on buying the dw rocker hub, make sure to get the dwsm018-3, because it comes with a few more things that you need like the hook.
Hi, do you know if he used another cam? Or if the belt strap doesn't need anything else other than the strap?
I put the demon drive on an iron cobra, bones bearings in the pedal.
Had the cheap little Pearl pedal that comes stock with entry level kits and made my own strap drive and changed the bearings…
Gave those both to my stepdad before moving and now have a Speed Cobra with ACD links- easily the fastest and lightest.
Aaaah thank you. I got just the bearing and am trying to stretch out the Yamaha hook to make it fit 😬
Thanks. Wish I'd seen this earlier. I just bought the pedal and bearing, but the stock hook doesn't fit. Annoyed.
I know this is old, but can you confirm that the dwsm018-3 works for the FP7210a - it’s like £20 in the Uk so wanted to check! Thanks if you see this.
Thank you so much for making this. Differences in kick pedals tend to be based on feel rather than sound, so I loved how you guys handled explaining those differences.
'On the other foot', I'd really like to see a video like this for the hi hat, or otherwise more content on hardware in general :)
Thanks for making awesome videos!
My favorite is a DW9000 that someone sold me for $40, along with an 70s Slingerland COB snare.
My favorite drum things are always the ones that I get good deals on.
That being said, those Danmar beaters are a must.
One of the only channels I'll burn up my data plan for without hesitation.
Amazing that after a few years you guys are still going strong making kick ass, top notch, down to earth, super useful content.
My dad actually still uses a Speed King all the time and I also really love it whenever I get to play his kit! The other amazing one he has is an old Camco pedal. I don't know much about it but he bought two of them a few years ago from a guy and they're one of the best pedals I've ever played, and I have a pretty nice modern Pearl pedal.
There's one more very easy mod, specifically for those Yamaha pedals: I teach in music schools on Yamaha kits with that pedal a lot, and many of my beginner students ran into trouble with the quite slippery pedal surface.
A roll of grip tape costs ~5 bucks and has helped me a lot to get these pedals easier to play for my students.
My pedals used to be super slippery, so I took some off-cuts of the tape from my new skate deck at the time, and I still have that pedal. That trick works so well.
Started out on a couple dw 5000s and wanted a change so I used old school iron cobras with danmar felt beaters in them. They were cool but I’ve switched back to the 5000s in the last few years and have come to realize they are, for me, the only pedal I’ll ever need to play.
I love the Ludwig Ghost pedals. I'm mostly a heel down player, so I love the reverse fulcrum and direct linkage. Since they are no longer made, I buy and fix up old ones to be faster, quieter, and more durable. They are super light weight and portable too. Best pedal that I've found for me.
Back in High school, one of my classmates bought one of those for his set & let me play it. It was the smoothest pedal that I've ever played!
I have a ghost in my garage some where. I knew it was a special pedal so just kept it. Don't I'll ever sell it
I’m a big fan of the entry-level yamaha pedals too. Had an Eliminator a few years back that I realized was adjusted to the most normal settings possible… sold it and bought a Yamaha for $50. Feels just about the same and I made a profit on it. And it packs up better too!
Never thought about the rocker bearing. Definitely getting one of those ASAP.
Oh wow, I love the trick about velcro-ing a coin under the pedal screw! That's brilliant. I've had that problem and had no idea how to solve it. Thanks!
Thanks for this! I have the same pedal. I changed the rocker hub to the DW with bearings. I stuffed the spring with cotton balls. I also bought a Vater bass drum beater. I now have a much better pedal. Thanks again.
Still using a ludwig speedking, I'm possibly just fooling myself into thinking it will make me play like John Bonham hahaha
fooling yourself in the rain?
The Squeak King!
I just got a new production model of the speed king! Have yet to use it but I’m really excited to try it out. Anything you do to it that you personally enjoy?
Good pedals, bad pedals... we've all had our share. Haha rip-Bonzo
I bought one when I started a tour since I had no gear with me. It's super hard to use coming from a modern pedal but after a few gigs it did eventually feel "normal" to me and I was able to play at regular speed (I play very fast music)
I use Tama Iron Cobra's on my kits but have a vintage SpeedKing that was given to me well over 40 years ago.
I love the Big Fleece Ball VicKick by Vic Firth.
Been a fan of your channel from the beginning and just love that you have the same pedal I have also been using professionally for years, after asking an old pro drummer I respect “what pedal do you use”.
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So often it’s about keeping it simple and spending more time on upping your game than obsessing with gear!
The strap version of this pedal wasn’t actually available in my country so I ordered in the chain version and retrofitted a nylon strap.
I did similar mods but hadn’t thought of the rocker hub bearing! Genius! Will have to see if I can find one in South Africa! Another problem I came across was that the cam shaft was a little loose on the main bearings and buzzed when my bass drum is tuned extra “boomy”, so I added a small washer in next to the bearing which solved that (mostly). Thanks again for making awesome content all the time!
Great video, great advice, great drummer, great channel. Loved the sneaky "Use Me Up" groove around 8 min, too!
Thanks for another insightful session. Love it. I’m also a “cheap pedal by choice” kinda guy - I own the ubiquitous DW9000, a boutique microbrew pedal, et al., but I use either a Tama Vintage (has the weird one-sided oldtimey setup) or a lovingly restored Gretsch Floating Action - both modded to perfection. I like the organic feel and finesseability of a simple, lightweight pedal. A 9000 type pedal is SO engineered and tank-like that it’s very mechanical and heavy handed. The hotrodded cheap pedal is like a vintage cafe racer vs the 9000 as brand new Hayabusa. Sure, the Busa costs more, goes faster, and has all the doohickeys - but it’s more fun to ride the souped old CB!
I use this same yamaha pedal and also own a 9000. on some days, the 9000 is perfect, but many times this $50 Yamaha just hits the spot.
Great video. They do the same spring modification in stratocaster guitars sometimes too
Those Strats make great bass drum beaters.
I'm currently using a modified Yamaha FP850 Single, and previously I was on a Mapex Falcon Double. No need for a double for 97% of playing, so it was ditched for a more compact setup. Bearings were taken out, flushed and spun through full-rotations (you can get funky wear and debris buildup if the balls never "roll") before a proper lube and re-install. The pedal seemed to "play weak," lacking punch/projection. I replaced the chain with a kevlar strap, which lightened the feel and really let me know that the 850-series beater was too light. It was replaced with a Danmar Cube-Felt unit that gave good throwing-mass and impact sound. Yes the pedal feels slightly heavier, but the action is with the belt and Danmar than with stock beater and chain. It is "the right kind of heavy" coming from the item activating the head (beater) and not from the drivetrain (chain).
Great tips! On jazz gigs I still use my old Ghost pedal I got brand new waaaayyyy back when. I've done nothing more than just lube foot plate pivot.
I use this same pedal and used some shims leftover from a house project to attach it to my 60s Ludwig hoop, which is really thin. Thanks for another awesome video!
I love my lightweight Tama pedals. I'd love to drill out the footboards at some point: if I can save half a pound, that's significant. Things like your mods are exactly why I love your channel.
Another cheap fix is to swap out the main axle bearings. I had a budget Pearl pedal with nasty cheap bearings; swapping these for better industrial grade bearings for a few dollars transformed the pedal completely. Much easier to do than you might think.
I never thought of replacing the spring bearing before.
I have an old Camco pedal (I believe it's the same model that inspired DW's original chain drive pedal). It's not a bad pedal. The only reason that I don't use much is because it doesn't have spurs to keep it from creeping. If I'm just bringing a single pedal to play on a house kit, I use a medium priced Pearl model(the main half of a double). I think I'll replace the spring bearings on that one. If I'm playing on my kit I use my OffSet double pedal which allows to play with both me and the kick drum facing the audience without me having to twist my torso. If I'm playing on a house kit (as the only drummer playing that night) I usually turn the kick drum off to the right a bit so I can comfortably play with my hips in line with my shoulders (I'm in my sixties so comfort is important if I want to play the whole night without pain and getting too tired).
.......Hi , I've been using an old 'Fleetfoot' since the mid 70's , with a long reach beater hitting just above center. It is super fast, powerful and expressive. I renewed both main bearings in the 90's, glued some ribbed rubber to the foot plate and it's still better than new. Since getting a computer last year (wasn't going to 'join in') I found out it's a Martin Fleetfoot 1950's pedal which were the forerunners to Camco pedals who later became DW. - To think I just thought it was a good old pedal .
I've been using a 1-2 inch segment of bicycle tire tube between my bass drum hoop and the pedal clamp to give the pedal a better grip without bottoming out, and to protect the hoop from damage from the clamp. Works great!
BRILLIANT. Great to see you again Cody 👊🏼
I bought this exact same pedal used a few months ago. Just a spare pedal “just in case” and now I can’t wait to mod it with everything in this video. Thank you
Thank you so much! I play a 1986 Yamaha Strap Drive. I have been questioning if it is time for a new pedal, but I am going to try a new beater first. Very helpful!
Iron Cobra. Had the same one for about 15 years. Love how solid it feels. I use a couple different beaters with it: Low Boy Leather, Vater Vintage Bomber, Tama rubber one, I think it’s the “Speed Cobra” or something.
I too have played my Iron Cobra pedals since '01. I have the low boy leather daddy on right now but have been wanting to try their lightweight version, have you tried one? Thanks. Also which did you like the best of those you mentioned?
Awesome advice guys, have ordered the bearing rocker for our church Yamaha pedal. I’m using a 22 year old Pearl pedal that is bomb proof, have replaced the beater once and that’s it.
This was an awesome episode. Several years back I lightened all my gigging gear - aluminum light weight stands, aluminum FT legs, all remaining steel tubing cut down to only the length I need it, etc. I love my Pearl Eliminator, but it's just too heavy to schlep, so I picked up a Tama HP50. Light for sure, but "meh." I thought the sluggishness was just due to it being a light pedal, but after watching this episode I ordered the DW parts kit. Unfortunately it was not "drop-in" for the HP50, and I spent a Saturday making adapters and modifying the DW parts to make it work. But work it does! And now I seriously can't feel a dime's worth of difference between my Eliminator and the HP50. Thanks again.
The thumbscrews on the clamp are generally M8, which is the exact same threading as HDTV brackets and IKEA furniture legs. Also don't be afraid to tap out the hole to a known size: M8 taps are extremely useful. If you're unsure of the size, bring the pedal with you to your local (non-big box) hardware store. They usually have something that will fit, if not a thumbscrew. Then order the right length from McMaster-Carr.
Amazing!! As always, well done Cody & Ben!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
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I got my first kit last year and went with the Pearl P932 double pedal and got a pair of Trick Pro1-V beaters with an extra set of delrin faces so I can have felt, plastic, or aluminum beaters. Very solid setup.
Nice! I’ve also done that bearing mod with the same Yamaha pedal. You can fit a 4x9x4mm bearing inside that stock black plastick spring roller piece.
yes! miniature bearings are the shizzz those were used in yo-yos. i used 5x9x3 ones 2 normal 2 flanged as my pedal was lill bit diff. i also took the spring holder from a different pedal which made my beater angle more adjustable passively.
the bearing concept is old though dw has one for their pedals its called speedstar. its a huge bearing which is also the spring cam(idk what to call it. the thing that connects the spring with the connecting rod)
This was mind blowing!! The coin idea was killer.
I've upgraded my iron cobras over the years but I always keep an old pearl that's much like the Yamaha in design as a spare, it just works and for non double bass work it is more than adequate.
I once replaced the broken single chain on a cheap Gibraltar with bicycle chain. It became almost direct drive-like in feel
That’s super interesting
I played a backline kit for years that was the same yamaha pedal and conical felt beater. I always liked it, it did what I needed but did get hung up because it didn't have that bearing changed out. My favorite out of eliminator, old and new iron cobras, etc is a dw 3000 that I put delta hinges on and a dw 5000 eccentric cam - so I guess I have a dw 5000 with a little narrower foot board? The pedal is light and great rebound, it's just perfect for me. I need a 2nd one and can't decide whether to buy a DW 5000 or to upgrade another 3000. The 3000 was a slug until I upgraded the cam.
Just found a like-new Yamaha FP7210A strap drive single on ebay for forty bucks, and so many thanks for your advice on slapping a dw rocker hub bearing on there!!!
I've got a DW9000 single pedal with the regular length footboard. I mainly have it because I found it used for less than half price (RRP) secondhand. I love how adjustable it is without having having to mod it. An example of this being how can change the cam shape with just the turn of a screw. Despite my love for most details put into this pedal, I do feel it is over-engineered in ways. An example being that you can't unhook the spring, meaning that to pack away the pedal into a case/bag you have to unscrew/remove the beater.
Before it I had a Pearl Demonator (similarly priced to your Yamaha) that I really enjoyed other than that it felt a little wobbly because it was a single chain. I really enjoyed that it had just had one post holding the cam up which you could reorientate to the other side (left side) of the pedal. This meant you could have it specced like a budget Sonor Perfect Balance pedal and kick your foot out similarly to how Jojo Mayer does with his heel-toe technique.
I have a Tama Camco kind of design pedal. I did the DW Bearing and also put roller skate fast Bearings in it on the shafts. That pedal is alive now!
my favorite kick pedal mod i've done is changing out the main bearings. i've got an old iron cobra from the 90s, and when i took the bearings out to lube them they still barely would move. i swapped them out for some bones swiss skate bearings out of an old skateboard i don't ride anymore. it's definitely a much smoother and quicker experience.
also, i've got that same yamaha pedal on my e-kit. i might have to try that rocker bearing change...
bonesbearings.com/bones-reg-swiss-skateboard-bearings-8-pack
these are the bearings, if anyone is interested. there are many different types that all serve basically the same function, these just happen to be a good middle-of-the-road set.
Oh man skate bearings! Never thought of that! Hahaha, guess I’m modding today too! 😂 -Cody
@@SoundsLikeADrum did you ever get around to trying this mod out?
Great stuff. I'm an old, cranky dude & don't like (or need) a MEGA pedal. I have an even older Yamaha entry level pedal, like yours & a more expensive version that at one time was their top of the line deal. Thanks for pointing out the cheap (no) bearing issue. I'll have to look at that. Just bought a DW6000NX basic strap drive pedal with a bunch of the latest tricks that make it feel old school but, play amazing.
Ah man, I have dooozens of pedals but was always firm DW5000 player until I went to the 9000 - solid feel and everything....but man, the vintage camco pedal that started the Tama and DW pedals is definitely my go to now
Sir, I thank you for this video. I wanted to buy a dw 6000 pedal but the price is so much. This Yamaha pedal is classy, which is something that I’m looking for.
Cool tips there. I've tried a lot of pedals over the years (Demon Drive, Axis, Iron Cobras, DW5000, Speed King, Ghost etc etc) and haven't been able to feel a lot of difference other than the obvious advantage of being able to adjust pedal plate height w/o also changing beater angle. The old saying 'it's the Indian not the bow/arrow' comes to mind. I do try to upgrade the shaft bearings on used pedals. I've never bought a new pedal. I have one of those Mapex yellow pedals (used to be yellow) that I picked up used at GC for 20 bux . It's a very stable, quick pedal but I may try the DW spring rocker bearing.
Great video Cody,IV been playing for years with various pedals,lately got s/hand Yamaha 8001 ,best ever.
Saw a strap on one of the pedals- was waiting for some discussion on switching from chain to strap.
I like belt drive or direct drive. And lube thoose bearings. Ps3 coated batter and front. Muffle it from the outside, between the pedal frame and the batter head.
Hi.
Not necessarily a mod as such, but I us a left-handed double base drum peddle on my right-handed kit.
This means the right foot does its normal job, via the indirect pedal and the base (kick), drum itself is relocated off to the left to align with the direct pedal.
But, I hear you say why! Well it all started with the desire to lower the rack toms. I couldn't get them low enough without second tom clashing with the base drum. This started a very interesting journey indeed!
I have a Pearl P-950 pedal from 1989 that I really love, but it is irreplaceable, so I started looking for an alternative that I can take to gigs. I got a DW 5000, but it just didn’t have the right feel. Then I decided to spring for a Sonor Jojo Mayer Perfect Balance pedal & that completely fit the bill. Once I had it adjusted & knew what I was looking for, I was able to copy much of the same feel with my DW pedal, so that’s my backup. I really love this episode, because these seem like very useful hacks that address the weak points on so many pedals.
I read somewhere of swapping the stock pedal bearings for skateboard bearings. Been meaning to try that.
Cory, I see that you appear to be a Heel Down Bass drum player. I am as well. I just can't play Heel to Toe. I'm 69 YO, and play only recreationally as a Retirement Hobby, which was only resurrected after 50 Years . I still have trouble with attaining the Double Stroke on the bass drum. I'm using a PDP Concept Direct Drive single pedal. I have tried some others which I was able to return via Amazon, I also purchased a Mapex Double Pedal (single chain drive). Thinking that the double pedal would "help" with the Double Strokes - and it does, but Its a PIA for me to switch my left foot to and from the Hi Hat. I am going to try some Tweaks on the PDP pedal to gain a little more speed. THX for your informative videos.
Last year I sold my DXT drum set and the thing I miss most about it is that FP7210A that came with it. Took it out on a short tour a couple of months before I sold it and I think I will buy one when my Gibraltar is finally off duty.
Great Video with some useful real world help. BD hoop thickness is always not fun to deal with. I keep small OSB (Oh, Sh*t Box) full of stuff (extra springs, felts, nuts, back-up bearings, etc). The box is a fly fishing lure box from Wally-World. About 4 bucks and the total price of all the stuff in it is about 20 bucks USD. Also keep some spare change in it and a small flashlight.
I got the Demon Drive about 15 years ago and the only thing I did to it was changing out the beaters for Sonor's hammer style ones.
I have also owned Axis longboards, which were just not suited for my playing style (classic heel-toe with actually pushing the pedal down with your heel) and I had some cheap Demon Drive knock-offs for gigging, which were really good with original Demon Drive beater holders (the stock ones had the beater an inch away from the head in upright position), but those were not made to last and even after just a few months things started to get loose everywhere.
I'm still using my original Sonor single pedal, which came with my first drumkit (503), because it actually feels really good with the spring tension maxed out!
Other than that I've tried swapping out springs, clamping mechanisms, beaters, beater holders, beater weights and probably the easiest of them all, beater sides (duh, the sonor hammer beaters are felt on one side and plastic on the other).
Love this!!! Thanks for all the tips!
My favorite pedal is the 90's Tama HP30 "flexi-flyer". The same model that Simon Phillips used.
Lightweight, simple, its strap make it soft and super quiet.
It's currently a super cheap pedal, it's possible to find it for € 30 in Europe.
Yea great ,have 2 ,used for years.
I didnt know i could get roller bearings for the spring. Thanks.
I would love to see a video about bass drum hoop widths. It seems like just a 1/8 of an inch can make a difference on when you beater hits. I've adjusted all the different pedals I had but it is a pain if I'm going between different Bass Drums. On my Signia Premier the hoop seems like the depth is greater than others. I had a pearl demon drive I eventually sold because it seems to hit a sticking point before hitting the head. I could not get it to adjust right. I've used many pedals over the years. Right now I use a DW MDD double, 9002 double with trick drive shaft and use the control or feather weight beaters...or original beaters if I need something heavier. When It's time for the gig I more than often use a Speed Cobra double with trick drive shaft and control or the DW air weight or control beaters. I was going between trying the DW chain drive version MCD and Tama Dyna Sync double. I'll probably use the trick shaft and DW air or control beaters. I need to measure different hoop depth so I can see what the standard adjustment need to be made from my Signia or change the batter head hoop. I've had that set since the 90's and I think for rock and hard rock it's the best set I've heard. Especially the BD when you don't bury the beater. I always get comments on how great the BD sounds.
Best acoustic drum channel ever!
Please, make more affordable and low-budget videos! Here in Brazil everything is way too expensive lol (and we do have some nice woods)
Cheers! Thanks for the amazing videos (anxious for the metal kick video... what do you guys think of the coin trick? lol)
Love the ear plug trick! Thanks! At the studio, I’ve got that same Yamaha pedal, brand new as a third-stringer. Main pedal is a Tama Iron Cobra, with a higher end Yamaha as a second-stringer. All great pedals. The drummer I’m working with currently, prefers felt beaters. Thanks for reminding me, I’ve gotta get a Danmar...they really are the best felt beaters :)
I love these simple hardware mod videos!
Throwing that dw bearing on my Camco, thanks
Great to see you again! Thanks for your work put in. Great info about pedals, man.
You guy always have the greatest timing
for my case i changed the drive, changed the cam slightly, the beater and inserted 4 bearings and now it feels amazing
I own a Tama Iron Cobra 900 double pedal, and also the basic Sonor pedal that came with my little Safari that I gig on. I also used to play a basic Tama Iron Cobra Jr. pedal on the kit at church.
I'll take the Sonor or Jr. pedal over the IC 900 all day. Lighter feeling, less complication, smooth... I'm seriously considering selling the IC. I've figured out that I just prefer the lighter, simpler feel of the lower end pedals.
Good episode! Thanks!
*_Thank you for those great tips... I especially like the peddle bearing upgrade - Also, I couldn't help noticing you've replaced the heavy chain link for a simple nylon strap... Good move, I discovered that mod ages ago._* 👀
Another insightful video. Thanks guys!
Very nice samba drums at the end :)
I have a couple Mapex Falcons, bought used, strap drive with the linear cams. I bought them because they have a rep for lots of adjustability and a lighter feel, which I prefer. They are smooth, I really like them and have no reason to switch.
One negative though is the solid baseplate design is big and heavy to move around, compared to that Yammy pedal with the dis-engageable arms.
Always Enjoy Your Videos. You really relate things very well!. Thanks.
I played a cheap Tama pedal untill this year when I switched to the 900 Tama Iron Cobra Rolling Glide. Best pedal I've ever felt
I've had this same model Yamaha sitting on my shelf for years because I always felt it had the most potential.
I'll now try changing out that black bearing. I always knew the beater felt wrong, I believe I had to drill that hole out tho to make a DW beater fit in..
I play a Demon Drive now, but I still have my old school Yamaha "Professional Model" strap drive. It was my first pedal when I switched from guitar to drums 6 years ago, and it still rocks! Worst pedal ever played was, sadly, the Axis A21 Sabre. I had it for a year and never got it to feel comfy or intuitive. The Axis beaters are great for my Demons though!
Great episode! That bearing trick is super handy. I'm considering a gong drum and considering head choices etc. Pretty niche thing but potential future video suggestion...
Ah so I bought a bunch of those bearings to swap out on my pedal and all the pedals at the school I teach at.... Turns out they do not fit inside the loop at the top of the Yamaha spring mechanism, or several other ones I tried for that matter. You need to get the entire DW spring mechanism for that mod to work. So just a heads up for anyone trying this. Found a canopus bearing on eBay so bought that instead, should be able to use that on anything. Having snapped the strap on my Sonor perfect balance pedal I have difficulty trusting that Yamaha nylon strap so swapped it for a Gibraltar one, it's a bit too wide and feels slower but I just can't see that nylon strap lasting more than 2 gigs
Such a good video. Could you please do the same for the hihat stand? specifically the lower end yamaha ones
You're in luck: ruclips.net/video/HtksttN62TE/видео.html We don't have any low end hihat stands here at the studio but this should help.
This is one of those times where my ID/ME background comes into play. If you have a set of calipers, some basic mech/fab skills, and a McMaster-Carr catalog, you can make those Yamahas feel like Tricks.
I play punk music and I started with the Green Slug Percussion beater, I moved to the full sized Lowboy beater and I really liked the thud I got but I realized it was too heavy, I switched to a Tama Speed Cobra rubber beater which is a nice middle ground to the Slug and Lowboy and it really improved my playing, I am now able to play a little more technical yet I don't lose any punch or power. I play a DW 5000 single pedal.
About 9 yrs. ago I bought the cheapest Mapex direct drive pedal and That's been the only pedal I've used since then. I've owned Gretsch, Camco, DW, Premier, Axis and some others during my 66 yr. career and the direct drive pedal is the only one with zero latency. I once played a Ghost and that was an amazing pedal but too fussy as a gig to gig pedal.
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I'm rocking the same Yamaha model that came with my Stage Custom kit 17 years ago. I used to take it to drum lessons that were focusing on kick techniques and rhythms because the pedal there just couldn't keep up. I've always thought I was crazy for preferring it to more expensive pedals, but it's always felt familiar and comfortable.
On a different note, my biggest frustrations with kick pedals (at least, it's happened a couple of times), is when the pedal can't clamp forward enough onto the hoop and beater has to rock too far forward to make contact with the head- that's incredibly difficult to get through a rehearsal or show with, at least for me.
I've had the cheap Pearl pedal that came with my Export ELX back in 1998, a regrettable period with a DW 5002 and an Eliminator with every thinkable cam. After maturing, I bought Sonor Perfect Balance with the folding post that I have had for maybe 5 years. I have not played much since I got it, but I really like it. Had I know about this form of modding back then, I would probably have gone for a cheap Yamaha instead. Yamaha pedals have always felt really nice for me, but the whole Secret Weapons foot edition really got to me. I even went as far as applying tape to the underside of a shoe to slide around like Jojo. I cannot believe that I am actually admitting to this for the whole world to see.
you are lucky you did not get one of the ones that collapses while you are playing
@@krusher74 Yeah, it is on my mind when I play. Seeing as I am not one of Sonor's flagship endorsees, I really wish I had waited until they released the fixed post one.
Aaaaand cue international shortage of replacement bass drum pedal rocker hub bearings
Lol. If can even find any for my late 80s Yamaha pedal high end? Got w a 9000 kit. Does anyone know if the larger dw hubs work on a Yamaha pedal where the hubs are much smaller?? Thx.
@@jedfriesen they do not unfortunately
Hey, this was great. I came across One of those cheaper Yamaha pedals (it has a leather strap, rather than bicycle chain, like my old days - ‘60’s, ‘70’s) and the Danmar beater looks like a beautiful choice. I like the way you play! Thank you!
Earplug in the spring, that's a new one for me!
This was a real eye opener.. 👏🏽 for a yet another great episode!
We have literally the exact same name
Reminds me DW makes it so everything can be upgraded (when under dw 9000) and the website tells you how to.
Im hoping this rocker hub modification on will work for my Tama Camco and Pearl Eliminator double.
You made my day! I should go and check my pedal! Thanks.
The only things I changed on my old DW 5002 were the beaters (to Trick titanium). I'm considering replacing all the bearings and adding Canopus Speed Star rocker bearings. I'd also like to replace the chains with straps, but I don't like DW's strap drive cam. I want something more like the Perfect Balance, but I'll probably have to find someone to CNC a pair for me.
great tips. Nice playing!
I bought a used Axis A pedal over 15 years ago and it is till my main pedal. Didn't change a thing. These pedals are made like they could withstand an atomic bomb. Recently I bought an X twin pedal but has a wide footboard and does not feel the same as the As.
Sometimes the lighter, cheaper pedals feel the best. Those Yammys have a great frictionless feel to them. I prefer them to the IC's et all. Great video as always
awesome stuff! loved this one
@ 4:06 You didn't mention that you swapped the single chain for a strap on your pedal (sneaky!). Any special mods in addition to removing the chain and installing the strap?
Hey! I actually didn’t, my personal pedal came as strap-drive but the chain version is available as well. The cams are different so swapping between chain and strap isn’t possible I’m afraid. -Cody