Pacific Drums by DW DP402 Double Bass Drum Pedal

Manufacturer : Pacific Drums by DW In Stock : 2 List Price: $235.99 Price: $99.99 You Save: $136.00 (58%) Quantity : 1 2

Features

• Steel plates
• 2-way beaters
• Built-in spurs
• Adjustable spring tension

Product Description

The Pacific Drums by DW DP402 Double Bass Drum Pedal features a chain-and-cam drive, stable steel plates, a 2-way beater, built-in spurs, plus spring tension adjustment.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 2 reviews

Rating :
Good for the money, but try it before you buy it... - S. Howe, Jan 17, 2007

I decided to go with a double bass after my old single pedal broke, and this seemed like a good deal. It is...the pedal is very good, with decently solid construction and good adjustability, which is to be expected from Pacific. It's a great starter double bass.

I have a few nits about them though, that's why they only get 4 stars from me.

1: The beaters are hard plastic on both sides, which makes getting different sounds from them more difficult than reversible beaters that have felt on one side and plastic on the other. Sure, new beaters are cheap and easy to find, it just would have been nice to have this feature out of the box.

2: The drive shaft is a bit too short for me. I'm way over 6' tall and as a result I need to have the pedals pretty far apart to be comfortable during long sessions. This is only personal preference, other tallish folks may have no problems. If you are above average height, I would suggest going to a store to try them first.

3: The drive chain for the beater pulleys are pretty small. During hard playing, this allows pedal to move from side to side a fair amount. This leads to some problems: sometimes my feet don't stay planted on the pedals correctly and I need to make minute adjustments during playing, and the mounting point for the chain onto the pedal produces an audible clicking when it moves. If you play really hard or are studio recording, bear this in mind.

Overall, this is a good deal. I enjoy using these pedals every day. As mentioned before, however, they are starters. After you get really good with them, you may start to notice some of their shortcomings and wonder if the money should have been put towards some Axis Longboards or Yamaha Direct Drives...I know that's what I'm thinking.


Rating :
Competes with many high-end pedals - Victoria Tarrani, Nov 29, 2004

When I purchased this pedal from a local music store I wasn't even looking for a double pedal set, but for a replacement for the pedal that came with my Tama Stagestar kit. During my quest for a pedal that had the feel I wanted I sat behind a Pacific drum kit that had these pedals. At first I ignored the second bass pedal and played a bit with just the right pedal and hi-hat. I liked the feel of the right pedal and was about to ask if the store had it in a single pedal configuration when I decided to see what it was like playing double. Wow - it immediately expanded my range and opened up a plethora of possibilities.

This pedal is nearly infinitely adjustable, especially cam rotation, spring tension, and beater offset. Most of the adjustments require a hex wrench, which is fairly standard for most modern single and double pedals. The left side slave pedal has a full floorplate, and the linkage rod that connects the right and left pedals will not bind at any angle I have tried. There is a slight lag on the left pedal, which is normal for any double pedal configuration, but you'll quickly compensate for that as you get used to a double pedal if you are moving from a single pedal.

Before I purchased this particular model I tried out Tama's Iron Cobra, Pearl's Powershifter and a Gilbralter Avenger. I did not like the stiffness of the Iron Cobra, but did like the Pearl and Gibraltar pedals. It finally came down to either this or the Gibralter, which was slightly smoother, but significantly more expensive. I opted for best value without sacrificing performance or quality and am thrilled with this pedal.

If you are moving from a single to double pedal configuration I strongly recommend that you give this one a serious look. More importantly, try out this pedal in a local store and compare it to other double models - selecting a bass pedal is a personal decision with many more factors than price, features and quality. It has to feel right. In addition, you will find that you will be using the double bass more than your hi-hat, which means that you will need to compensate. For that I recommend the Gibraltar hi-hat drop clutch (ASIN B0002F73YY), which will allow you to engage and disengage your hi-hat with ease. I have my hi-hats set for a slight opening in the normal closed position, but stepping on the hi-hat pedal - using the clutch - puts it in full play position. Tapping the lever on the clutch closes them again. This clutch is a perfect companion to a double bass pedal!

Return to Bass Drum Pedal Guide
Return to Recommended Products