Bo Eder
Platinum Member
Hey everybody!
So I received a lefty DW5002 double pedal today and after a quick wipe down to clean it up, I assembled it to check how it works out. I've tightened every allen screw to make sure there aren't any loose ones and to make sure all the parts are there.
Lo and behold - the outrigger beater, when you depress the pedal down to the point of contact, makes a noise and it looks like the cam that holds the beater will not tighten against the axle. I found the allen screw that tightens this cam, and no luck. It's as tight as it'll go. It's like the entire axle is loose. Any of you guys out there have experience with fixing this? Do I have to take it to the shop? (Although I wouldn't mind going out to Hollywood to hang at Pro Drum on a nice Saturday).
I've emailed the seller about it and am awaiting a reply. He did state 'no refunds', but he also stated that the pedal was in good working order. The way it is, I can't play the outrigger pedal. That beater loose-ness is unacceptable.
Good thing I'll soon have two actual bass drums with regular pedals on them. Grrr.....
So I received a lefty DW5002 double pedal today and after a quick wipe down to clean it up, I assembled it to check how it works out. I've tightened every allen screw to make sure there aren't any loose ones and to make sure all the parts are there.
Lo and behold - the outrigger beater, when you depress the pedal down to the point of contact, makes a noise and it looks like the cam that holds the beater will not tighten against the axle. I found the allen screw that tightens this cam, and no luck. It's as tight as it'll go. It's like the entire axle is loose. Any of you guys out there have experience with fixing this? Do I have to take it to the shop? (Although I wouldn't mind going out to Hollywood to hang at Pro Drum on a nice Saturday).
I've emailed the seller about it and am awaiting a reply. He did state 'no refunds', but he also stated that the pedal was in good working order. The way it is, I can't play the outrigger pedal. That beater loose-ness is unacceptable.
Good thing I'll soon have two actual bass drums with regular pedals on them. Grrr.....