KarlCrafton
Platinum Member
Picked up some Atlas Classic flat base straight stands, a Pro single pedal, and a Pro snare stand that came in today.
Pretty dang awesome gear!! I'm very happy with the purchases (so far!).
The Pro Single pedal is VERY smooth, but it still has some feel under the foot.
It's strange because while there's no resistance to the stroke back and forth, it still feels like something is "there" under your foot. That was my complaint about a couple other super smooth pedals. it was so smooth, it felt like nothing, and felt kinda weird to me (everyone likes something different though).
Even with the spring really tight, it's VERY smooth and comfortable.
The beater just goes back and forth after you push the foot board down and the spring also moves along with the stroke (like DW 9000 does).
Setting the pedal on the bass drum hoop is super quick and effortless, and tightening it was just as easy. Proabably the easiest time I've ever had putting a pedal on a drum to be honest.
The foot board is a really nice size too.
A "just right" size to me. I have a 10 1/2-11 size shoe, & I think people with larger feet, in the 11-12-13 range will probably really like this pedal & foot board.
Also, even though the heel plate seems large, it doesn't bug me AT ALL like some other pedals have--which I'm amazed about, because I'm really picky about the heel plate (if the heel would have bugged me I would have passed on this pedal).
The Key holder is way beefier than others that have been on pedals too.
The Pro snare stand is substantial, about as heavy as a DW 9300. Weight aside (because I like lighter stands), the basket is awesome with the minimal contact rubber holders. The basket gets very secure without cranking it. There are two memory locks--one under the legs, and one for the tube. Set it, forget it if you like, it won't go anywhere.
Even though I mentioned it, the minimal contact rubber grips on the basket are GREAT. The snare sounds even more fantastic on this stand. Using this, or the FB snare stand for a tom would NOT inhibit the resonance in any perceivable manner IMO.
I got the Flat Base Straight stands, and I really like them a lot.
The tilter is great, and the tubing is nicely sized. Real sturdy stuff.
The adjustable space feet are real cool. There won't be any issues with stand leg placements utilizing these at all.
The wing nuts ALL work very smoothly, and are substantial and solid (and comfortable!). They did not chump out on the wing nuts. The cymbal sleeve will last a long time too. No chumping out on that little item either.
The height adjustment clamps hold very securely without having to crank anything.
I have a Classic FB hat stand on the way, and a Classic FB snare stand as well, &
the basket grips are the same on the FB Classic as the Pro stand.
Oh, along with working great, it also LOOKS great, and the chroming is very well done.
I wasn't sure how I'd like the Silvery Gray of the pedals when I saw pics, but in person it's real nice. Not "cheap" looking at all.
GREAT JOB LUDWIG!!
Pretty dang awesome gear!! I'm very happy with the purchases (so far!).
The Pro Single pedal is VERY smooth, but it still has some feel under the foot.
It's strange because while there's no resistance to the stroke back and forth, it still feels like something is "there" under your foot. That was my complaint about a couple other super smooth pedals. it was so smooth, it felt like nothing, and felt kinda weird to me (everyone likes something different though).
Even with the spring really tight, it's VERY smooth and comfortable.
The beater just goes back and forth after you push the foot board down and the spring also moves along with the stroke (like DW 9000 does).
Setting the pedal on the bass drum hoop is super quick and effortless, and tightening it was just as easy. Proabably the easiest time I've ever had putting a pedal on a drum to be honest.
The foot board is a really nice size too.
A "just right" size to me. I have a 10 1/2-11 size shoe, & I think people with larger feet, in the 11-12-13 range will probably really like this pedal & foot board.
Also, even though the heel plate seems large, it doesn't bug me AT ALL like some other pedals have--which I'm amazed about, because I'm really picky about the heel plate (if the heel would have bugged me I would have passed on this pedal).
The Key holder is way beefier than others that have been on pedals too.
The Pro snare stand is substantial, about as heavy as a DW 9300. Weight aside (because I like lighter stands), the basket is awesome with the minimal contact rubber holders. The basket gets very secure without cranking it. There are two memory locks--one under the legs, and one for the tube. Set it, forget it if you like, it won't go anywhere.
Even though I mentioned it, the minimal contact rubber grips on the basket are GREAT. The snare sounds even more fantastic on this stand. Using this, or the FB snare stand for a tom would NOT inhibit the resonance in any perceivable manner IMO.
I got the Flat Base Straight stands, and I really like them a lot.
The tilter is great, and the tubing is nicely sized. Real sturdy stuff.
The adjustable space feet are real cool. There won't be any issues with stand leg placements utilizing these at all.
The wing nuts ALL work very smoothly, and are substantial and solid (and comfortable!). They did not chump out on the wing nuts. The cymbal sleeve will last a long time too. No chumping out on that little item either.
The height adjustment clamps hold very securely without having to crank anything.
I have a Classic FB hat stand on the way, and a Classic FB snare stand as well, &
the basket grips are the same on the FB Classic as the Pro stand.
Oh, along with working great, it also LOOKS great, and the chroming is very well done.
I wasn't sure how I'd like the Silvery Gray of the pedals when I saw pics, but in person it's real nice. Not "cheap" looking at all.
GREAT JOB LUDWIG!!