Pacific Drums by DW 400 Series Double Pedal PDDP402

by Pacific Drums by DW

Product Features

• Steel plate stability and 2-way beater tonal flexibility
• Steel plates
• 2-way beaters
• Built-in spurs
• Adjustable spring tension

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SZVYLQ
• Item model number: PDDP402
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,818 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Drum Set Accessories > Drum Accessories > Bass Drum Pedals
  • #7 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Concert Percussion Accessories > Drum Accessories > Bass Drum Accessories

Product Description

Pacific Drums by DW DP402 Double Bass Drum Pedal

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Competes with many high-end pedals, November 29, 2004

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Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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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!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money, but try it before you buy it..., January 16, 2007

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S. Howe - See all my reviews
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I decided to go with a double bass after my old single pedal broke, and this seemed like a good deal. It is...the pedal is very good, with decently solid construction and good adjustability, which is to be expected from Pacific. It's a great starter double bass.

I have a few nits about them though, that's why they only get 4 stars from me.

1: The beaters are hard plastic on both sides, which makes getting different sounds from them more difficult than reversible beaters that have felt on one side and plastic on the other. Sure, new beaters are cheap and easy to find, it just would have been nice to have this feature out of the box.

2: The drive shaft is a bit too short for me. I'm way over 6' tall and as a result I need to have the pedals pretty far apart to be comfortable during long sessions. This is only personal preference, other tallish folks may have no problems. If you are above average height, I would suggest going to a store to try them first.

3: The drive chain for the beater pulleys are pretty small. During hard playing, this allows pedal to move from side to side a fair amount. This leads to some problems: sometimes my feet don't stay planted on the pedals correctly and I need to make minute adjustments during playing, and the mounting point for the chain onto the pedal produces an audible clicking when it moves. If you play really hard or are studio recording, bear this in mind.

Overall, this is a good deal. I enjoy using these pedals every day. As mentioned before, however, they are starters. After you get really good with them, you may start to notice some of their shortcomings and wonder if the money should have been put towards some Axis Longboards or Yamaha Direct Drives...I know that's what I'm thinking.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Spectacularly poor design., February 11, 2010

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Janis Kirby - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pacific Drums by DW 400 Series Double Pedal PDDP402 (Electronics)

I'm astounded that this pedal isn't getting horrible reviews. The pedal is barely adjustable. The beater angle and almost all other aspects are stuck in place, I confirmed this with a person from Pacific (you can do the same). The person I spoke with told me that the 400 series is the lowest line and therefore has no bells and whistles. This wouldn't be a huge problem if the angle of the beater wasn't dangerously far back. Every time I play this pedal the beaters slam back into my shin after I lift my foot off from a bass drum hit. This is extremely obnoxious and it gets painful. This fact alone makes this pedal something that I would never recommend to anyone. Please, if you're looking for a bass pedal you MUST look a little bit longer. This pedal is cheap for a reason and you'll likely be very disappointed with it.