Have you ever played the SK?No interest in the new Speedking because I disliked the original.
Yup, have owned a couple. Not for me. I prefer my Sonor Perfect Balance ( JoJo) pedal or Axis Longboard pedals.Have you ever played the SK?
Bearing for the footplate instead of just a thin rod, a cast clamp piece for better grip, and I think a slightly beefier 'strap' from footboard to yoke/axle. It's a bit smoother than the original, and no squeak.So Jon, what are the improvements? I can't tell from that pic.
It debuts at NAMM this morning!Really excited that this fab pedal is in production again. But I cannot find antyhing about it on the internet, except on a couple of drum forums, including this one... Hasn't Ludwig presented it yet?
/Magnus
I believe it's $199.Any idea of MAP pricing?
Thanks!I believe it's $199.
Thanks a million for sharing all of your intel, Bermuda.It debuts at NAMM this morning!
The obvious changes are a bearing for the footplate hinge, rubber pads for the under-hoop 'feet', the clamp is cast not stamped and a little beefier, there's a drum key holder attached to the base, and the beater set screw has a drum key head (rather that the old wingbolt.) There are some other mods - improved cam bearings and the pull-strap is a little beefier - but unless you look closely... it's a classic Speed King! The beater is just like the original, made in Monroe.
Oh yeah, it plays really nicely!
Bermuda
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Thanks Bermuda, for the information. This is all gold to me. I adore/love this pedal. I have five of these puppies: two from the last litter in the early 2000s, and three of varying ages. I play no other pedal - I just can't get along with chains or belts - and will definitely get one of these new ones!It debuts at NAMM this morning!
The obvious changes are a bearing for the footplate hinge, rubber pads for the under-hoop 'feet', the clamp is cast not stamped and a little beefier, there's a drum key holder attached to the base, and the beater set screw has a drum key head (rather that the old wingbolt.) There are some other mods - improved cam bearings and the pull-strap is a little beefier - but unless you look closely... it's a classic Speed King! The beater is just like the original, made in Monroe.
Oh yeah, it plays really nicely!
Bermuda
My first and only kit is a Ludwig Blue Oyster with the SK. Years later I traded the SK with a friend who had a Pearl strap pedal. I was younger then and wasn’t focused on technique. My double strokes were easier with the Pearl. I’m waning nostalgic and I would like to try a new SK to make my kit as original again as possible. I wished the new SK pedal came with a smoother pedal surface.Thanks Bermuda, for the information. This is all gold to me. I adore/love this pedal. I have five of these puppies: two from the last litter in the early 2000s, and three of varying ages. I play no other pedal - I just can't get along with chains or belts - and will definitely get one of these new ones!
This means a lot to me as a drummer!
Best from Sweden,
Magnus
Bump! Bermuda or any other Ludwig aficionado please explain this design?I've never understood the swivel-y part at the heel end of the footboard.![]()
Fasten it and you have a longboard. Leave it loose and you have a shortboard.Bump! Bermuda or any other Ludwig aficionado please explain this design?![]()