DW 5000S Sidekick Upward-Striking Floor Tom Pedal
The 5000S Sidekick is a pedal that strikes UPWARD. It mounts under a floor tom and hits the drum's bottom head, giving a low voice to a kit that has no bass drum. The manufacturer designed it for cocktail kits and, more broadly, for anyone who wants to add a foot sound to an existing kit.
What sets it apart
- Upward stroke, onto the bottom head of a floor tom
- 1/2 in thick rod for the brand's tom holders
- 10.5 mm rod also supplied for PDP holders
- Ball-joint rod mount, free positioning
- Cord drive, with a smooth motion
- Delta hinge with bearings, slotted stroke adjustment, two-way beater
Playing a bass drum that is not there
A cocktail kit is played standing, around a single drum set upright. There is no separate bass drum, and yet you need a low pulse. The answer is to strike the drum's bottom head — but no ordinary pedal hits upward.
That is the whole point of this one: the mechanism is turned around, the beater travels up, and the drummer gets a big, open sound, very different from the muffled thud of a bass drum stuffed with pillows.
A cord instead of a chain, and what it gives you
The drive here uses a cord. It handles the change of direction without the stiffness of a chain, and its minimal stretch softens the start of the stroke.
Those who play it describe the feel as natural and effortless. On an instrument where the struck head is not dampened, that softness at the start keeps the drum from ringing out of control on the very first stroke.
Mounting, and what to check beforehand
The pedal is held by a rod that slides into a floor tom holder. The 1/2 in thick rod fits the brand's holders, including the TB12; a second 10.5 mm rod comes with it for the sister brand's holders. The rod mounts on a ball joint, which lets you angle the pedal once the drum is in place.
Before ordering, it is therefore best to check the thickness of the existing holder on your floor tom. With any other holder, you will need a compatible replacement.
Specifications
| Striking direction | Upward |
|---|---|
| Intended for | Bottom head of a floor tom |
| Mounting | 1/2 in rod, compatible with the TB12 floor tom holder |
| Other rod supplied | 10.5 mm, for PDP holders |
| Rod mount | Ball joint |
| Drive | Cord |
What it is for
- Cocktail kits played standing
- Adding a low voice to a kit that has no bass drum
- Acoustic groups that travel light
- Coffee-house gigs and small stages where space is tight
- Percussionists who want a foot sound without dragging a bass drum along
Compare with other manufacturers
Remote-striking solutions from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Remote beater pedal | Strikes sideways rather than upward |
| Pearl | Cable cajon pedal | Designed for a cajon face, not a tom head |
| Latin Percussion | Tambourine pedal | Strikes an accessory, not a tuned drum |
| Tama | Clamp-on tom holder | Holder only, no striking mechanism |
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly does this pedal mount on?
- On a floor tom holder. The manufacturer supplies two rods: one 1/2 in thick for its own holders and one 10.5 mm for those of its sister brand. The drum's diameter is not a constraint.
- Do I need to remove the bottom head?
- No, that is the head the beater strikes. A tom without a bottom head will not work with this setup.
- Does it replace a real bass drum?
- The sound is more open and less deep than a 20 in or larger drum. It is a space-saving, portable solution with its own tone.
- Will it fit a tom holder from another brand?
- Two rod sizes are supplied, 1/2 in and 10.5 mm. Beyond that, check the holder before buying.
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