DW 3000 Single Bass Drum Pedal, Double Chain
The DW 3000A is a double-chain single bass drum pedal. Two parallel chains pull the beater on either side of the shaft, and the spring anchor rides on two bearings so it follows the stroke instead of twisting with every hit.
What sets it apart
- Double chain on an Accelerator cam
- Dual-bearing rocker: the spring follows every up-and-down stroke
- Swivel clamp that adapts to thick hoops
- DW101 beater with adjustable shaft weight
- Memory lock on the beater shaft
- Steel plate with mat, drum key included
Two chains, and what they take out of the stroke
A single chain pulls the beater from one point. Under a heavy stroke, it tends to sit slightly off-angle, and that twist is lost as heat instead of ending up in the head.
Two parallel chains spread the pull on either side of the shaft. The footboard travels straight. DW says its double Accelerator drive increases velocity over the full length of the stroke: in practice, the same foot pressure comes out faster at the beater.
The dual-bearing rocker, invisible and decisive
On many pedals, the spring hooks onto a fixed point. As the footboard goes down, the spring twists a little with each cycle, rubs, and its response changes between the first song and the last.
Here, the anchor rides on two bearings and pivots with the stroke. The spring stays in line. For the drummer, that means the same return cold as after an hour, and a tension setting that always means the same thing.
The swivel clamp and hoops that do not cooperate
A studio bass drum, a rental bass drum and a school bass drum have neither the same hoop thickness nor the same angle. A rigid clamp then grips crooked and marks the wood.
The swivel clamp meets the surface as it is. The pressure is spread out, the pedal stays square to the head, and the hoop comes away unmarked.
Specifications
| Drive | Double chain, Accelerator cam |
|---|---|
| Rocker | Dual-bearing assembly |
| Hoop clamp | Swivel |
| Beater | Two-way DW101, adjustable shaft weight |
| Memory | Lock on the beater shaft |
| Stroke | Delta adjustment on a bearing, detachable spring |
| Base | Steel, rubber mat |
What it is for
- Drummers who play in public every week
- Backline bass drums with uneven hoops
- Heavy playing where the end of the stroke has to stay lively
- Moving from a single-chain pedal to more velocity
- Studio takes that call for a consistent spring return
Compare with other manufacturers
At this tier, the competition plays out on the drive and the spring anchor:
| Manufacturer | Closest model | What is different |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | — | — |
| Pearl | — | — |
| Yamaha | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Do two chains wear faster than the cam?
- No. The double chain spreads the load instead of concentrating it, which spares both the chain and the shaft.
- What is the adjustable weight on the beater shaft for?
- It moves the weight along the shaft. The higher the weight, the heavier and slower the stroke; lower it and the rebound gets quicker.
- Will the swivel clamp hold on a wood hoop?
- Yes. Its clamping face orients itself to the surface it meets, which avoids edge marks on the wood.
- Can I add a second footboard to it?
- No. The double model in the same series is a separate product, with its own drive shaft and universal joint.
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