Ludwig Speed King Single Bass Drum Pedal

by Ludwig

Product Features

• A solid single kick pedal
• Features tough construction and fast action
• A great upgrade from stock pedals
• The world's best drummers are play Ludwig drums
• The Ludwig sound is inimitable

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002II8A4
• Item model number: L201
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,397 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #11 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Drum Set Accessories > Drum Accessories > Bass Drum Pedals
  • #13 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Concert Percussion Accessories > Drum Accessories > Bass Drum Accessories

Product Description

This solid single kick pedal features tough construction and fast action. It's a great upgrade from stock pedals and affordably priced. Step up to a Speed King! There's a reason the world's best drummers are playing Ludwig drums. Because for 90 years, Ludwig has designed and crafted their drum kits and components with both eyes on quality, and both ears on sound. The Ludwig sound is inimitable. The look? To say they look good is simply an understatement. But that beauty is more than skin deep. Ludwig knows that along with your music comes a long series of setups, performances, tear downs and moves. So they build their kits to keep looking and sounding good, gig after gig after gig.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best, May 4, 2010

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mitzo1 "mitzo1" (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews

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Old school drummers like me grew up playing with this pedal and loving it. This new edition is simply an updated version of a superior design that addresses its well-documented squeakiness. There just simply is no comparison to the inferior strap and chain drive pedals that dominate today's market.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speed Kings Greatest, April 14, 2010

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Thomas A. Goodwin (California) - See all my reviews
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The Ludwig speedking Bass Drum pedal I first purchased in 1967. It is anultra strong and super fast pedal. Just as well built today. As they were in 1967. The dual springs are incased in the foot pedal and the direct pull pedal clamp is a smooth as butter. This is why when I came back into drumming in 1972 and again in 2007? I have always owned Speedking By Ludwig. This drum pedal is world reknown. And has more than reaned it's place in the drummers hall of fame. Fast, Responisive and quiet. Dual berrings and cast steel frame. Well worth the price and the Name "Ludwig"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Speed King, February 26, 2010

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M. Saul-Bolger "DragonFlySlayer" (California-Fresno) - See all my reviews
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I use a Yamaha Flying Dragon (Direct Drive) set of twins for my two bass drums with that kit. But on my Ludwig Bonham Amber Vistalite I use the Speed King. I also have a 70's original Speed king in my Living room china Cabinet. Basically there is not much difference between the two. Same weight and action. I like a direct drive pedal as opposed to chain(Cams) or straps. On my Ludwig kit I find myself backing my foot off the pedal and droping it down and mainly working it with the ball of my foot for the fast response. So far is has held up fine, but if it breaks I will probably want another one because for the single bass action I really enjoy it! The Yamaha pedals like much of todays modern pedals are heavier and are a kind of different thing I think. On my 24" Maple kicks I would use those actually. But for the felt beater and a 26X14" kick the speed king is a groove!