DW 6000 Accelerator Bass Drum Pedal
The DW 6000AX is a single bass drum pedal built on a curved rod, the bent-rod base, rather than on a solid baseplate. Its single-chain Accelerator drive works with an eccentric motion: the stroke starts smooth and speeds up toward the head.
What sets it apart
- Curved-rod base, inherited from the original 5000
- Single-chain Accelerator drive, with an eccentric motion
- Bearing-mounted spring rocker
- Delta ball-bearing hinge, U.S. patent 5431081
- Adjustable dual hoop clamp
- Open frame, light to carry
The curved rod: a frame, not a plate
A solid baseplate ties the heel to the hoop clamp, but it adds material, and with it weight and thickness under the foot. The curved-rod base does the same job with a single rod: torsional rigidity, and nothing in the middle.
That is what gives this pedal its character: the footboard sits closer to the floor, the whole thing is lighter in the case, and the pedal matches, visually and mechanically, the flat-base hardware of the same series.
The eccentric motion, and what your foot gets from it
DW describes the Accelerator drive as an eccentric motion drive: the pull point moves during the stroke. You start without excessive resistance, then the ratio firms up once the speed is already there.
For rock playing with spaced-out, heavy strokes, that curve gives weight to every note without asking for an athlete's calf. It is the most common profile, and the one most drummers turn to when they do not yet know what they prefer.
The Delta hinge, and why it is patented
The footboard hinge is the first part to wear on a pedal, because it takes all the motion without ever turning a full circle. A plain pin in an axle eventually develops side play, and the footboard starts to clack.
The Delta hinge mounts that pivot on ball bearings. The motion stays in a single plane for years. U.S. patent 5431081 protects this design, which is found across the entire series.
Specifications
| Drive | Single-chain Accelerator |
|---|---|
| Cam profile | Eccentric |
| Frame | Curved rod, derived from the original 5000 |
| Spring anchor | Bearing-mounted rocker |
| Hinge | Delta ball-bearing (U.S. patent 5431081) |
| Clamp | Adjustable dual clamp |
What it is for
- A kit set up with flat-base hardware
- Rock playing with heavy, spaced-out strokes
- Drummers who carry their pedal on foot or on public transit
- A retro-style setup that stays visually consistent
- Replacing a pedal whose hinge has developed play
Compare with other manufacturers
Few manufacturers still offer an open frame. The closest solutions:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra 600 Duo Glide (HP600D) | Baseplate frame and reversible cam, the opposite approach to an open frame |
| Pearl | Demonator P-930 | Solid baseplate and longboard, with a larger footprint |
| Yamaha | Mid-range FP series | Closed frame, hinge without a patented ball bearing |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference from the Turbo version in the same series?
- Only the drive. The Accelerator works with an eccentric motion; the Turbo uses DW's other chain drive. The frame, hinge and rocker are identical.
- Does the lack of a solid baseplate hurt stability?
- No, as long as the dual clamp is properly tightened on the hoop. The rod takes up the torsion; that is the principle of the brand's original frame.
- Is this pedal a good fit for a modern kit?
- Yes. The style is retro, the mechanics are not: patented ball bearings and a bearing-mounted rocker.
- Can I set it directly on a bare floor?
- Yes, but a rug is still better. An open frame offers less contact surface than a solid baseplate.
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