DW 5002AD4 Accelerator Double Bass Drum Pedal, Case Included
The 5002AD4 is a double bass drum pedal: two footboards, two beaters, one drum. The primary pedal strikes directly; the second sends its motion through a drive shaft that runs under the hi-hat stand. Both beaters hit the same head, and the whole challenge is making them hit it the same way.
What sets it apart
- Two beaters on the same head, Accelerator cam on each side
- Precision universal joint drive shaft, for the left foot's motion
- Single-post frame: the slave pedal sits closer to the hi-hat stand
- Aluminum plates and linkages, hex shafts
- Tri-Pivot hoop clamp, textured sole under the base
- Ballistic nylon carrying case with a rigid lining
Making the left foot sound like the right
The left foot does not strike directly: its motion goes through a footboard, a drive shaft and two joints before reaching the beater. At each connection a little play can creep in, and that is where the difference in feel between the two sides comes from.
The care put into the drive shaft targets exactly that: the manufacturer speaks of a precision universal joint, and the same cam appears on both sides so the acceleration curve is identical. A successful double pedal is one where you cannot hear which foot just played.
The single post and room for the left foot
The manufacturer sums up the benefit of its single-post frame this way: the slave pedal sits closer to the hi-hat pedal, and your foot moves between the two faster and more easily.
The effect on your seating is immediate: the hi-hat stand does not have to be pushed out to the left, your knees stay closer together and both legs work at a natural angle. Over a long night, that detail of posture matters more than many adjustments.
A case that is part of the gear
A double pedal breaks down into several pieces, the most fragile being the drive shaft and the beaters. Carrying them loose in a hardware bag is a sure way to develop mechanical play that no adjustment will fix.
The case supplied with the set holds the pedal, beaters and drive shaft in separate compartments of a soft shell reinforced by a rigid structure. It is part of the instrument's service life, not an accessory.
Specifications
| Type | Double bass drum pedal |
|---|---|
| Cam | Accelerator on both sides |
| Drive shaft | Precision universal joint |
| Frame | Single post on the slave pedal |
| Case | Ballistic nylon, rigid lining, holds pedal, beaters and drive shaft |
| Clamp | Tri-Pivot |
What it is for
- Rock, metal and double bass styles
- Drummers building up left-foot speed
- Stage use, with fast setup and a controlled footprint
- Studio work, when both feet have to sound the same
- Replacing an imprecise entry-level double pedal
Compare with other manufacturers
Double pedals from other manufacturers, and their design choices:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra 900 double | Heavier drive shaft, angle adjusted by an eccentric |
| Pearl | Demon Drive double | Direct drive, no chain or sprocket |
| Yamaha | DFP9500C | Single chain, two-post slave frame |
| Mapex | Falcon double | Continuously adjustable cam on both sides |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the slave pedal feel the same as the primary?
- That is the goal of the design: same cam, same chain length, rigid drive shaft. A slight difference remains, due to the path through the joints.
- Does the drive shaft adjust to the width of my kit?
- Yes. The shaft length adjusts to clear the hi-hat stand and reach the bass drum, however wide your seating position.
- Can you use the primary pedal on its own?
- Yes. Remove the drive shaft and the set becomes a single pedal again for a rehearsal or an acoustic gig.
- What does the supplied case hold?
- The assembled pedal, the beaters and the drive shaft, each protected by the rigid lining.
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