Yamaha 9500C

[Mikeberk1]

Thoughts on this foot pedal anyone? I like that it has the optional nylon strap to replace the double chain drive with. The price seems reasonable too.

[double_G]

i got the FP8500B (belt drive). one of the best pedals i have owned. came from trying to replace my old 1990 yamaha pedals. loved the FP8500B so much i got the HS1200 hi-hat stand as well, also very very incredible. you cannot go wrong with these pedals.

i bought after trying DW, tama, pearl. all were either too heavy, too expensive (dw 9000) or just an odd feel. the yamaha is smooth, fast & great design.

[dmacc]

Originally Posted by double_G

i got the FP8500B (belt drive). one of the best pedals i have owned. came from trying to replace my old 1990 yamaha pedals. loved the FP8500B so much i got the HS1200 hi-hat stand as well, also very very incredible. you cannot go wrong with these pedals.

i bought after trying DW, tama, pearl. all were either too heavy, too expensive (dw 9000) or just an odd feel. the yamaha is smooth, fast & great design.

+1 on the 8500B

No experience with the 9500C.

[Mikeberk1]

Thanks guys. For the hi hat I went with the HS740A... basic stand, light weight, and the price is right. I also ordered some of the medium weight CS755 stands. I had problems with my DW stands peeling chrome after just a couple months of ownership. Yamaha stands don't appear to be heavily chromed. Hopefully I won't have the same problem. That and DW, while great stuff, is just too heavy for my liking.

[drumhead61]

All my hardware is Yamaha as well as my kit! I do have one DW 8" piccolo tom but I can tell you I love all the Yamaha stuff

[Jeremy Bender]

Same here, all Yamaha 700 series hardware and just got the 9500C to replace my old Yammie pedal.The new pedal is so nice and solid. Kind of like how I imagine all good machining to be... firm but buttery smooth. I think I made a good decision and am happy with the 9500C.