DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal with Bag

by Drum Workshop, Inc.

Product Features

• Aluminum hex shafts
• Pedal plates and linkages
• Stackable heel plate
• Dual/side-adjusting hoop clamp W/ Built-in spurs
• 101 2-way beater

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B68W7Q
• Item model number: DWCP5000AD3
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,214 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
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Product Description

The 5000AD3 features a host of refinements and upgrades to its original, performance-proven design. The legendary DW 5000 Series bass drum pedals have remained The Drummer's Choice and the standard of the industry for over a quarter of a Century. The workhorse 5000 Delta 3 Series now features an Accelerator (offset) Double Chain & Sprocket along with aluminum hex shafts, linkages, dual/side adjusting hoop clamp, 101 two-way beater, built-in spurs plus all the versatility, adjustability and reliability that allow you to customize the feel and performance to fit the way you play. DW's patented Ball-Bearing hinge is the state-of-the-art in hinge design and the beginning of our Delta Tri-Bearing System. The ball bearings virtually eliminate friction while keeping perfect alignment so you can feel the footboard working with you. The Accelerator (A) Drive System offers an eccentric motion that creates an indirect relationship between the sprocket and the footboard, increasing the velocity of the pedal by shortening the length of the stroke. It is recommended for situations that require increased speed and sensitivity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy 1 and your done, April 30, 2011

By 

Hellabad - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal with Bag (Electronics)

Solid Drum pedal for any genre is virtually indestructible. I play funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop. I started drumming with my friends' who plays in Heavy Metal and Punk Rock bands, and it's taken "I don't know how many years of abuse," and it beats as swiftly and smoothly as the brand new one I just got a month ago!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal with Bag, October 28, 2011

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Drum 247 (OC California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal with Bag (Electronics)

Pros:

1) It is a VERY WELL MADE pedal, no doubt about that.

2) It is also very smooth and quiet.

Cons:

2) It is PRICEY.

1) Hard to play because:

The heel plate sticks up high enough from the ground that it gets in the way. The height of the heel plate in comparison to the level of the floor is VERY noticeable. Again, it gets in the way and makes it difficult to play, in fact this is why I dont play this pedal. The height of the heel plate gets in the way and for me makes it unplayable. The heel plates are interchangeable (you can purchase additional ones of varying thickness). However, when I did own this pedal the screws on the bottom side holding the heel plate in place were frozen in a locked position. You need to use a Philips (+) screw driver to undue them, and they strip BEFORE you can untighten them. If you do take off the heel plate (assuming youd want to of course, or even were able to) then youd have to purchase the one youd like to put on the pedal = more $$ spent

The pedal I use and find better, for 1/3 the price is the Tama Iron Cobra Jr pedal. It is the best pedal I have ever played. It is well built, SMOOTH, quick, great responsiveness, and WAY CHEAPER (pricewise) then this DW pedal. The Iron Cobra Jr is better then the Iron Cobra pedal. It is a great pedal and around 1/3 the price of the DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal

See my other reviews and read about it. NO I DONT work for Tama lol, it is just that it is a superior pedal to just about ANY other regardless of price.

I give THIS pedal 4 stars because of its construction quality, it WILL last years of use and still function well... because it is so well built. So will the Iron Cobra Jr. though (fyi). It is just as smooth as ANY out (if not more), it is also VERY responsive and easy to play.

There are ALOT of pedals out there - take your pick!

I hope this review helps you decide!

Happy drumming