DW 5002AH4 Single Chain Double Bass Drum Pedal, Case Included
The 5002AH4 is a double bass drum pedal driven by a single chain on each side. It is the single chain configuration the manufacturer offers on its double pedal, alongside the two double chain versions. On a double pedal, this lighter drive is more noticeable than anywhere else: the left side already adds a shaft, two joints and an extra footboard.
What sets it apart
- Single chain on both pedals
- Reduced moving mass where the mechanical chain is longest
- Accelerator cam retained on both sides
- Precision universal joint drive shaft, single-post frame
- Tri-Pivot clamp and non-slip sole under the aluminum baseplate
- Carrying case supplied
Adding up the masses, from heel to head
Between the left footboard and the beater, the motion passes through a footboard, a shaft, two joints, a cam and a chain. Each of those parts has to be set in motion and stopped sixty or a hundred times a minute.
The double pedal is therefore where a lighter drive pays off the most. Removing one row of chain on each cam does not show on a scale, but you hear it in how quickly the left side comes back.
A lively response that calls for a firm hand
A light drive responds quickly, but it is less forgiving. A careless stroke comes out audible, where a heavier assembly would have smoothed it over. On a double pedal, that candour exposes the differences between your two feet.
It is a drawback for someone new to double pedal, and an asset for someone working specifically on evening out those differences: you hear what you do.
What the single chain does not change
The rest of the set stays the same: the offset cam keeps its acceleration curve, the clamp keeps its three articulated pads, and the single-post frame still lets the hi-hat stand sit close.
The choice between single and double chain comes down to one question, the feel. Nothing else is at stake in that decision.
Specifications
| Drive | Single chain on each side |
|---|---|
| Cam | Accelerator |
| Benefit on a double pedal | Reduced inertia on the longest mechanical chain |
| Drive shaft | Precision universal joint |
| Slave frame | Single post |
| Supplied with | Carrying case |
What it is for
- Jazz and fusion, where the double pedal serves finesse rather than power
- Drummers working on evening out their two feet
- Moderate-volume playing, where the attack must stay light
- Studio work, for audible dynamics from the left foot
- Drummers coming from a single chain single pedal
Compare with other manufacturers
Lightweight double pedals from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | DFP9500C | Also single chain, with an even cam profile |
| Sonor | Perfect Balance double | Strap drive and no baseplate, an even lighter set |
| Tama | Iron Cobra 600 double | Lighter baseplate, thinner drive shaft |
| Gibraltar | G-Class double chain drive | Two-post slave frame |
Frequently asked questions
- Does a single chain hold up on a double pedal?
- Yes. The load on each pedal is the same as on a single model; it is the tempo that goes up, not the force of each stroke.
- Is it suitable for fast metal?
- Nothing rules it out, but drummers who play hard and long often prefer the steadiness of a double chain.
- Is the drive shaft different from the one on the double chain model?
- No. The precision universal joint and the single-post frame are shared by the double pedal's configurations.
- Does the double pedal come with a case?
- Yes, a carrying case is supplied with the set.
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