New pedal from Malleus.

Andy

Honorary Member
I'm no expert on pedals, but I do know good engineering when I see it. This new pedal is designed by a friend of mine, who also happens to own the machining company that makes our Origin hardware. The Malleus pedal program is marketed through Highwood drums in the UK. Here's a link to their site http://www.highwooddrums.co.uk/products/malleuspedals

The design is modular, & can be switched from a single left or right handed pedal, to a double left or right handed pedal. Every moving part runs on ball race bearings. I know the double pedal linkage looks bulky, but it's all aluminium, & there's zero latency as far as I can make out. The standard of build is just miles better than anything else I've seen or used. Absolutely every single parameter can be adjusted, so customisation to your exact needs is a given.

I've been trying out a single pedal for the last few months, & it's a dream to use once dialed in. I especially like the power - speed adjustment. It actually allows someone like me of limited foot technique to pull off some cool stuff. Pricing is very good too, especially the single.

The funny looking "U" bracket you can see attaches to your bass drum hoop. Once fixed, the pedal clips in place via a ball joint. This not only allows fast assembly & breakdown without hoop rash issues, it also allows you to adjust the angle of the pedal in relation to the drum.

Anyhow, I think these are certainly worth checking out & including in your list if you're thinking of getting a pedal/pedals in the near future.

Cheers, Andy.
 

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i like the look of that pedal a lot. i like how its shown speed and power on the side, i have to look in the manual to remember which coler cam offers wich adjustment on my pedals. it certainly has a bulky look to it, does it break down easily?
 
I'm glad you re-loaded this thread Andy, this new pedal design sounds very interesting indeed, it features some innovations that I haven't seen on any other pedals, although I'm not a specialist on pedals.

I like the fact that every single parameter can be adjusted, but I would be very tempted to try the beater position in relation to speed and/or power, although very often, once you dial in a setting that suits your playing, you hardly change it, but it's nice to be able to have all variations at hands to do so.

The U clip on the bass drum hoop is a clever design IMO, not only it allows for fast setup and take down, you can adjust slightly the angle, and every time you setup the kit the pedal is exactly in the same position, you only mount the U clamp once too, therefore reducing wear and tear of the BD hoop, clever.

Here's a couple videos I found on this new pedal, it's well explained and worth a look for those interested :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-hBE2wMeQQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfW7YIHNYw8
 
MAd i just wathced the videos. i think that bass clamp is really innovative. thats a great idea and once you mount the clamp, the pedal goes on in one shot every time. My only issue is still with the double pedal rod. it looks like it has 4 allen screws to take it apart, i could be wrong. i personnaly dont like using anything but a drum key, that way i only need one tool with me, not a small black allen key i could lose on a dark stage.
 
Do those footboards have a slight slope to them?

One thing I like MUCH better than the DW pedals, and that's the knurled spring tension adjustment.....just like the Camco....SIMPLE!
With the DW3000 I have, you have to loosen the top(same), but then I have to push the rod down, screw the stupid bottom screw in, and then re-tighten the lock screw....I like it when ya just back off the lock, screw to tension you want with the BOTTOM knurled knob, and tighten down the top lock screw......1 hand operation......simple.

It's like DW took a perfectly fine and EZ adjustment process, and went out of their way to make it more difficult....this isn't Rocket Science!
 
That hoop clamp and adjustable footboard pin is an awesome idea, I have a few questions regarding the setup though:
It looks like the pedal/clamp can rotate on that pin, does it ever turn sideways, especially if it gets some slop?
If that hoop clamp ever comes off the bass drum in transit, you'd better have another 1 handy- I imagine you can buy a spare separately?
The center shaft that everything attaches to seems to be round, I'm wondering if this will be prone to slippage, especially as more time/use goes on.

The adjustable angle beater head is cool, it doesn't seem to mess with the footboard angle.

I've never played a direct drive, only a strap drive(old leather slingerland from the 60's), a single chain camco, and now my dbl chain 3K.

Looks nicely engineered, with a lot of thought given to it for sure.
 
intriguing design, especially that toe/hoop clamp. Looks like a very well built pedal, not necessarily crazy about the footboard design but the pedal looks solid.
 
I've been looking for my new "dream double pedal" ever since my demon drives were stolen last year.

I'm somewhat of a double pedal buff. I have a pair of the original Axis pedals, a newer Axis longboard pair, the trick dominator, the offset, (had) the demon drive and Eliminators.

I know all of the major pedals pluses and minuses. This pedal seems to address them:

1. No cast parts. Everything machined from wrought aluminum. (the demon drive is almost perfect for a direct drive but it fails on this count)
2. High end bearings.
3. No latency on slave
4. Slave/main beaters strike equidistant from center. (big problem with the axis if you don't trigger)
5. Highly adjustable
6. Actually available (as opposed to the Devils hoof Polish pedal in the States)
7. Uses an expansion spring (as opposed to that horrible feeling compression spring on the Trick)

I'm really considering these pedals. (Which, if you know me, means that I will probably order a pair with a week)
 
MAd i just wathced the videos. i think that bass clamp is really innovative. thats a great idea and once you mount the clamp, the pedal goes on in one shot every time. My only issue is still with the double pedal rod. it looks like it has 4 allen screws to take it apart, i could be wrong. i personnaly dont like using anything but a drum key, that way i only need one tool with me, not a small black allen key i could lose on a dark stage.

Actually the length of the double pedal connecting rod is a "set it and forget it" type of thing for most people. After all, your legs aren't getting any longer between gigs.

The round connecting rod lends itself to the set it and forget it philosophy as well. If it's well engineered, it won't slip. The Axis rod is round and it never slips.
 
I've been looking for my new "dream double pedal" ever since my demon drives were stolen last year.

I'm somewhat of a double pedal buff. I have a pair of the original Axis pedals, a newer Axis longboard pair, the trick dominator, the offset, (had) the demon drive and Eliminators.

I know all of the major pedals pluses and minuses. This pedal seems to address them:

1. No cast parts. Everything machined from wrought aluminum. (the demon drive is almost perfect for a direct drive but it fails on this count)
2. High end bearings.
3. No latency on slave
4. Slave/main beaters strike equidistant from center. (big problem with the axis if you don't trigger)
5. Highly adjustable
6. Actually available (as opposed to the Devils hoof Polish pedal in the States)
7. Uses an expansion spring (as opposed to that horrible feeling compression spring on the Trick)

I'm really considering these pedals. (Which, if you know me, means that I will probably order a pair with a week)
Jeff, as I'm not a double pedal player, please don't take my word as any indication of suitability for fast double stuff. I'm sure they're superb, but I can't personally testify to that. What I can tell you is that the single pedal plays superbly, & that the engineering standard is the best I've seen.

If you do want a set, let me know in advance. The order will need to go through Highwood, & I can't get you any discount, but as your pedals would be built to order, I can let Mark know they're on the way to a valued customer. BTW, the standard beaters they come with are crap. The thinking is that existing double bass players have their own beater preference. I did try their beater upgrade c/w the balance weight. Really good stuff. I'll check if they're available yet.
 
I know all of the major pedals pluses and minuses. This pedal seems to address them...

Indeed, but there's one little snag with these pedals, they haven't got a hinged heel plate, which mean for me that my heel will be resting on the floor and not on the pedal, my fulcrum point on a pedal is typically about 2/3 up the footboard, with my current Mapex Falcon, the heel just make it on the heel plate. The Malleus seems at a fair height at the hinge point and the footboard is not that long either, would it affect my balance, I don't know without trying it.
 
What I can tell you is that the single pedal plays superbly, & that the engineering standard is the best I've seen.

That sentence speaks more to me than any endorsement from any fast double kick player.

Thanks, I will PM you when I'm ready.
 
Indeed, but there's one little snag with these pedals, they haven't got a hinged heel plate, which mean for me that my heel will be resting on the floor and not on the pedal, my fulcrum point on a pedal is typically about 2/3 up the footboard, with my current Mapex Falcon, the heel just make it on the heel plate. The Malleus seems at a fair height at the hinge point and the footboard is not that long either, would it affect my balance, I don't know without trying it.

You are correct. I have to give Pearl credit for their Demon Drive's short board/longboard conversion feature.
 
Actually the length of the double pedal connecting rod is a "set it and forget it" type of thing for most people. After all, your legs aren't getting any longer between gigs.

The round connecting rod lends itself to the set it and forget it philosophy as well. If it's well engineered, it won't slip. The Axis rod is round and it never slips.

no what i meant was taking that rod off looks like you need an allen key not a drum key which in my mind add a loose small tool to keep track of. surely you take your pedals apart when moving you kit right? my rod comes off with 4 small tension rod type screws, and i have tape on the inner rods so its exact every time, i set it and forget it too.
 
no what i meant was taking that rod off looks like you need an allen key not a drum key which in my mind add a loose small tool to keep track of. surely you take your pedals apart when moving you kit right? my rod comes off with 4 small tension rod type screws, and i have tape on the inner rods so its exact every time, i set it and forget it too.


Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, drumkey operated screws there are more practical.
 
on that pedal they would look like crap however. very nice design though.
 
That looks sick! Any word or pricing?

- Reggae Mangle
 
That looks sick! Any word or pricing?
Took me 10 seconds to find out...

In the very first post in this thread there's a link to that website where you can order those pedals. Scroll down a bit and bam, there's some price indications:

Single pedal - £200
Double pedal - £500

BTW, those pedals look awesome. And they come at an attractive price. I almost regret I'm on a waiting list for a different double pedal ATM...
 
Someone needs to do a review!

- Reggae Mangle
 
That hoop clamp and adjustable footboard pin is an awesome idea, I have a few questions regarding the setup though:
It looks like the pedal/clamp can rotate on that pin, does it ever turn sideways, especially if it gets some slop?
If that hoop clamp ever comes off the bass drum in transit, you'd better have another 1 handy- I imagine you can buy a spare separately?
The center shaft that everything attaches to seems to be round, I'm wondering if this will be prone to slippage, especially as more time/use goes on.

The adjustable angle beater head is cool, it doesn't seem to mess with the footboard angle.

I've never played a direct drive, only a strap drive(old leather slingerland from the 60's), a single chain camco, and now my dbl chain 3K.

Looks nicely engineered, with a lot of thought given to it for sure.

I guess my questions above were so mundane that they didn't deserve a response?

Bah
 
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