Dixon 911DB Bass Drum Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't praise this pedal or this company enough. I have two kits, a 25 year old fusion set of Pearl Exports and a Mapex Saturn pro rock kit (John Bonham style). The Pearls I take on the road to practices and jams while the Mapex kit stays in the studio. I'm not gigging much anymore so I can't qualify myself as a professional drummer, but I've been playing rock, fusion, country, rockabilly and pop for 40 years at a semi-pro level. Initially, when it came time to buy a new pedal, I was going for a single, but when I saw the Dixon double, and compared prices, I went for the double. It's really a great deal, in some cases, by comparison to some single pedals, it's a two for the price of one deal. You may ask, why would a single pedal rock drummer who doesn't really play metal and who plays a mean high hat even want a double bass pedal? And that's a good question. The reason is that there are plenty of times when a single pedal drummer can get a certain sound or effect with a double bass pedal, whether it's playing the occasional quad riff or just ending a song with a sustained combination cymbal roll/bass roll. You don;t have to be a metal drummer to enjoy the fruits of the double bass pedal. Anyway, these pedals have a great response and they're smooth and quiet. They're built well and have all the necessary adjustments. More to the point, this is a company that stands by its products. ~seabgb

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Axis AL-2 Longboard Double Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Being that these cost 600$, I agonized for weeks, studying and playing every double pedal set I could get my feet on....I played some very good pedals, but nothing compares to the fluidity and control that Axis pedals allow me. I absolutely love these pedals, and i will never look back. 600$ for a good reason, they're the only pedals you will ever use again.

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Pacific Drums by DW 400 Series Double Pedal PDDP402 Review

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(More customer reviews)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!

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