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Dan BNE 91

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« on: May 09, 2008, 04:15 AM »

Hi All,

I have just finished practicing and I am thinking about abandoning the double bass pedal as I never use it - except for big endings. I have moved my foot a little further back down the board and can get the speed I want for 16ths based around fills and general playing. Initially I got into the double pedal thing in the early 90s as I was under the influence of Matt Sorum and playing in heavier, faster cover bands. In the last ten years I have not played anything which really necessitates a double kick and don't see it arisng. I guess as I get older I am simplifying my set up.

Just curious how many others have gone back to a single pedal?

Dan


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Re: Going back to single pedal

« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2008, 07:38 AM »

I use a single pedal on my big drumset. It makes no point to have a bunch of toms and have dbl pedal in my opinion.

On my 5 pc kits I use a dbl pedal which I use quite a bit for drags and groupings. That makes more sense to me, having less toms, smaller sizes and using the dbl kick to make a smaller kit sound "bigger".

Just how I approach things. YMMV


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Re: Going back to single pedal

« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2008, 08:50 AM »

I have contemplated it from time to time, then realized that some of my favorite licks to play are with my good ol' dw 5002.

Also when the idea was mentioned to band-mates, it got much disapproval.

Good luck! hopefully it works out for you and brings your foot back to speed. Keep your mind open to bringing it back in the future.


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Re: Going back to single pedal

« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2008, 09:59 AM »

I have one in my setup, but, during the course of a 4 hour gig, I�ll only use it on 3 or 4 songs.

To tell you the truth, I only use it when I�m too lazy to play the �boom�..chick�.ba-boom�.chick� pattern with one foot. I use this groove on several songs (think every song by KC and the Sunshine Band�.) and doing it without a double pedal can be a workout for my right foot, especially towards the end of the night. So I�ll take the easy way out � close my hi-hat and use the double pedal.

I could get by without it, but it�s nice to have as a backup toy.


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Re: Going back to single pedal

« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2008, 02:07 PM »

When I joined a hard rock/metal band a few months ago, I considered the idea of getting a double pedal. I experimented with one for some time, but I found it difficult to play, and I missed he tricks I do on the hi-hat with my left foot constantly on it. So I gave up using a double pedal after a few hours.