Bo Eder
Platinum Member
Got the Yamaha FP9 direct drive pedal yesterday and today was my first time on it. It also comes in a chain model if you prefer that, but I thought I’d see if I can still play a direct drive after a few years (I learned on a Speed King when I was a kid, then every pedal since then has been of the Camco variety with either a strap or a chain.
The cool thing about this pedal is that it’s dead silent. You hear nothing when moving it and it’s as smooth as silk in operation. I futzed around with it and discovered I like the spring fairly loose - and that’s adjustable from the throne (just reach down and turn a knob). Both pedal and beater angle are independent of each other (nice touch I think all high end pedals do). And attached is a video of my first time on it - I think it’s a keeper. Definitely worth the $350 price tag.
And excuse the socks
The cool thing about this pedal is that it’s dead silent. You hear nothing when moving it and it’s as smooth as silk in operation. I futzed around with it and discovered I like the spring fairly loose - and that’s adjustable from the throne (just reach down and turn a knob). Both pedal and beater angle are independent of each other (nice touch I think all high end pedals do). And attached is a video of my first time on it - I think it’s a keeper. Definitely worth the $350 price tag.
And excuse the socks