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« on: February 21, 2008, 02:36 PM » |
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Well everyone, Its finally time to upgrade from my dw7002 pedals to the dw5002! I just found a set on craigslist for $180 (after some negotiating). They're only a year old and in great working condition (this is a good price, right?). Picking them up Sunday. I'm so excited!
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2008, 09:03 AM » |
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I picked them up this weekend and they are practically new. The guy that sold them still had all the bubble wrap and packaging and everything. What a buy! I pretty much got brand new DW 5000's (double) for half of what they sell for at GC! Now to spend some quality time with them...
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2008, 12:12 PM » |
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I too am in the market soon for a double pedal and have been told that DW are always a good buy. I will be looking to spend around £200/$400 on one. Will I get a very good quality one for this price?
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 03:28 PM » |
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I too am in the market soon for a double pedal and have been told that DW are always a good buy. I will be looking to spend around £200/$400 on one. Will I get a very good quality one for this price?
I have used DW pedals for several years now and I've been REALLY happy with them. They've held up great with a few minor repairs (broken hinges mostly) while touring rather often. I bought the 7000s for about $180 (brand new) and I was happy with them for about 3 years, I've recently felt the need to upgrade to a more sturdy/professional model and found the 5000s for $180 (used but an AMAZING price). You should be able to get the 8000s for around the price you're looking for which are really great pedals. The hierarchy (in my understanding) of quality/price is as follows (starting low and going high) 4000s, 7000s, 5000s, 8000s, then 9000s. Have fun! |
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2008, 10:46 PM » |
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I have used DW pedals for several years now and I've been REALLY happy with them. They've held up great with a few minor repairs (broken hinges mostly) while touring rather often. I bought the 7000s for about $180 (brand new) and I was happy with them for about 3 years, I've recently felt the need to upgrade to a more sturdy/professional model and found the 5000s for $180 (used but an AMAZING price). You should be able to get the 8000s for around the price you're looking for which are really great pedals. The hierarchy (in my understanding) of quality/price is as follows (starting low and going high) 4000s, 7000s, 5000s, 8000s, then 9000s. Have fun!
hey, thanks for the advice. I am pretty new to drumming and so am not really that clued up on the differences in hardware. I am not sure whether its just me or the pedal, or both but i struggle sometimes tok play two 16th bass drum notes in a row at a decent tempo. I don't really like the feel of my pedal, doesn't have any 'springyness' to it, if you get me. I thought maybe it was that, as well as my lack of talent  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2008, 08:24 AM » |
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hey, thanks for the advice. I am pretty new to drumming and so am not really that clued up on the differences in hardware. I am not sure whether its just me or the pedal, or both but i struggle sometimes tok play two 16th bass drum notes in a row at a decent tempo. I don't really like the feel of my pedal, doesn't have any 'springyness' to it, if you get me. I thought maybe it was that, as well as my lack of talent Practice practice practice! haha, what more can I say? Play with a metronome, start slow and keep things steady and even and work to a higher speed. What kind of pedal are you playing now? A lack of springyness could come from a low end pedal, but it seems more likely to be a problem that can be fixed by adjustment (spring tensions, board angle, etc). |
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2008, 04:07 PM » |
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Practice practice practice! haha, what more can I say? Play with a metronome, start slow and keep things steady and even and work to a higher speed. What kind of pedal are you playing now? A lack of springyness could come from a low end pedal, but it seems more likely to be a problem that can be fixed by adjustment (spring tensions, board angle, etc).
Yeah I do try to practise it but i just get mad and then I cant play when I am mad. the pedal in question is a Pearl P120 which came with my Pearl Forum, so yea in a nutshell its a low end pedal. Can you buy better springs or something as a quick fix until i get a new pedal? |
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2008, 04:57 PM » |
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Youve got some serious gas pedals there riot2003. Put on your Miller Lite racing suit, strap on your helmet, gloves and sunglasses and for Gods sake! riot have a fire extinguisher near by. Congrats on the most EXCELLENT score my man,Tear it up!.
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