Comments on: Product Review – Off-Set Double Bass Drum Pedal

By: Carlos Solorzano

Carlos Solorzano — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:21:07 +0000

Came across your site reading the review of the offset double pedal. Very interesting and many actually get one of them. I wanted to invite you to check out the Desert Drummer, that’s me. Aside from the My Space page that I listed also check out: http://www.youtube.com/user/Xenophanes18 as you’ll see that I’m a big fan of tribal drumming.

By: Alexcatrazz

Alexcatrazz — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:01:06 +0000

Yo bro, funny how everything in your paragraph is exactly like I woulda worded it. Got mine 3yrs ago and I too use slug beaters and I can’t go back to regular double pedals either. I’ve always considered regular double pedals to be offset and the “Off Set” pedals to be perfectly centered, go figure.

By: Omar

Omar — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:28:34 +0000

Hey Rhys.

The Off-Set pedal aims to mimic the ‘centered’ feeling that a double bass drum player experiences. That you won’t get from the typical double bass pedal. The configuration you mention is correct and will work, except now you’re off-center again.

As mentioned in the article, it’s a matter of ergonomics, and many drummers have obviously made good with the typical double bass pedal. But many drummers also rave about the Off-Set pedal and how it makes them feel behind the kit, and they become fans for life. Plus, the pedal itself is pretty good!

Thanks for your comment!

By: Rhys

Rhys — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:00:44 +0000

Uh – simple way around this issue… Buy a free standing tom mount stand? Place your ride over the ‘off-centre’ kick and you have the same ergonomics as provided by the pedal described above.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:15:55 +0000

I purchased my Off-Set Pedals 3 yrs ago and they’re the best investment I’ve ever made in kick drum pedals. I can’t go back to the regular double pedals out there, just wouldn’t feel right. The mallets they come with aren’t bad either however they’re my backups since I prefer to use Slug beaters as my primary beaters. I LOVE MY OFF-SET PEDALS!

By: Omar

Omar — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:35:22 +0000

Hey Austin.

The pedal can only be ordered direct from the company. Go to the Off-Set Bass Drum Pedal Company web site. At the top of the page, click on the “Ordering Info” link. You’ll find the instructions for ordering there.

By: Austin

Austin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:17:57 +0000

Where can I buy an offset double pedal???

By: Omar

Omar — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:04:00 +0000

Hey Rob,

Please let us know how it goes! It never occurred to me that this type of pedal suits the singing drummer very well.

Good luck!

By: Rob Taylor/Artok

Rob Taylor/Artok — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:29:26 +0000

Wow! I was just telling my wife about this double pedal I had seen recently, where the beaters were in the center. Since I am the lead singer for my band this would allow me to face the audience and be seen better while singing. And here it is.

I am going to try it out and hopefully if it has a great main right foot feel and strength, then I’m sold. I’ll let you all know asap.

By: Omar

Omar — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:16:09 +0000

Hey Larry.

The footboard is one of the longest (if not the longest) in the industry.

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to read the interview with Charles Fisher, the creator of the pedal. Very insightful and informative.

As for me, I’ve been playing on them since the beginning of this year (2010). They do take a little getting used to, since we’ve been exposed so much to the typical pedal configuration, but I now love how centered and balanced I feel. Plus, the pedals are very configurable, and they feel very responsive as well. My last two drum covers feature this pedal.

They have a 7-day money back guarantee so you can try them. If you decide on them, let us know how it goes!