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Groove Percussion DP200 Single Bass Drum Pedalby Groove Percussion
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Product Description
The DP200 bass drum pedal offers smooth, well balanced action and fast playability.The DP200 bass drum pedal offers smooth, well balanced action and fast playability. The foot plate features a skid resistant surface and a toe post so your foot stays properly positioned. This chain drive pedal comes with a dual surface beater.Reviews
Excellent pedal - can compete with brand namesI received this pedal with my Groove Percussion Travel Kit (ASIN B0006JKC3U), expecting to replace it with something better. Much to my surprise and delight, when I unpacked the drum kit and came to the pedal I was impressed. Among the features that make this a 'serious' pedal are:
- Heavy-duty spring assembly with large, high-quality tension adjustment and locking nuts. This alone is far superior to the Tama pedal that came with my Tama Stagestar kit.
- Cams and throw can be adjusted with a drum key. Every other pedal I've owned required an Allen wrench for most fine adjustments. Face it, we always have a drum key handy (I even carry one on my car/house key chain), but rarely is an Allen wrench nearby when you need one.
- Rock plate. Again, this feature isn't present on my Tama single pedal, nor on the primary pedal of my DW Pacific dual pedals, and is a nice touch that shows the attention to detail that went into designing this pedal to professional standards.
The assembly is a single chain drive with offset cam, split footplate, and excellent bearings. The beater that comes with this pedal is dual sided, with a slightly convex felt head and the same shape plastic head that lets you select the right beater head for the type of music you play. I use the felt head since I play jazz, but I can assure you that the plastic side can produce a loud thump that will satisify any rock drummer.
Feel is smooth, great rebound if you play off the head, and ample beater swing for that solid attack if your style is on head playing.