The Yamaha FP-9500D Direct Drive Bass Drum Pedal is a direct drive single pedal, with a solid cast link between the rocker shaft and the footboard. The direct drive “pushes” the footboard back on rebound, giving the pedal a quicker response. Many drummers that play heel-down prefer the feel of a direct drive.
The FP-9500D has adjustments for beater angle, footboard angle, and spring tension. The pedal frame has a stabilizer bar cast into it below the rocker shaft to eliminate flex. This keeps the bearings in alignment and gives the pedal a smooth feel. The hole in the beater hub is tear drop shaped so it securely holds the beater shaft and keeps the new two-sided beater from spinning. The new beater is felt on one side, and hard plastic on the other. The side-adjustable hoop clamp holds firmly to different thickness hoops, and tightens with a wing bolt.
The FP-9500D ships in a hard sided soft case for transport.
| SKU | YAM-FP9500D |
|---|---|
| UPC | 86792897004 |
| Weight | 9.0 lb |
Being new to Yamaha bass drum pedals, I have to say this is a great pedal! Easy to use at low volume. When you lay into the bass drum there seems to be less foot fatigue. It feels very good for a heavier pedal that you want to perform like one of the light ones from the good old days.
