Well, considering the 9000 will cost you $350, another $150 will get you to the MDD pedal. So mentally, DW has marketed correctly so everyone can justify spending that much. But I think their biggest ploy on the MDD is the direct drive, so people in that market have no where else to go for the ultimate direct drive pedal. It’s probably working.Oh, but it's so pretty. Everyone knows that's worth big $$$! Normally one would say you'd have to recoup the development, cost of CNC machine and manufacturing costs, but I'm sure Uncle Good had a few of those CNC machines already. Not knocking the pedal. I actually refuse to try it. I don't want it to be something I end up really liking, then spend months figuring out how to get it.
Mine arrives today. Maybe I can fly a floor tom off of it ?I'm using the 9000 hi-hat, its really solid. I have cowbell and tambourine mounted on right side, and I fly a 10" or 12" timbale on the left side.
I like direct drive pedals. I still have my 9500D. Yamaha's new pedal isn't too far off of DWs either. No harm in marketing something and getting your price if people are buying it. It doesn't cost all that much more to produce a luxury car than base, but people will pay a premium and are happy to do so. I see no reason for the pedal to cost less if folks are buying them. I just know when to stay away, if I don't want to fixate on something for months on end.Well, considering the 9000 will cost you $350, another $150 will get you to the MDD pedal. So mentally, DW has marketed correctly so everyone can justify spending that much. But I think their biggest ploy on the MDD is the direct drive, so people in that market have no where else to go for the ultimate direct drive pedal. It’s probably working.
True. But the 9000’s look is really cool - and the footboards match the newer black on silver badges ?The newer 5000 pedals have the rubber bottom and three contact hoop clamp also. Wish they would add those to the 3000 pedal but I'll probably upgrade to the 9000 in the near future.
But I think their biggest ploy on the MDD is the direct drive, so people in that market have no where else to go for the ultimate direct drive pedal.
Well, for the fierce DW loyalists, that’s where they have to go.Other than Axis, or Trick, or Pearl, or Tama or ....
Yes a strap drive is smoother, no chain links to roll through, yet prone to stretch overtime and lose its elasticity.Bo can you describe the differences you feel between chain and strap drive?
I have a hard time seeing how the feel could change that much, so your opinion would help.
Well, for the fierce DW loyalists, that’s where they have to go.
you know Pearl has those demonators.
Yes he’d find a material to write off his vacation as an expense.Ah yes, for the indoctrinated, they have no other choice.
But Mr. Good didn't travel to Guinea to hand select the bauxite himself, so those are inferior. ?
I kid. I played DW5000 singles (strap and chain) for years and really liked them. In fact, for some reason, I still have one of each.
Yes he’d find a material to write off his vacation as an expense.
Though I do like his taste in selection, if it were me it would be exotic woods like Lake Havasu citrus or a mesquite/mimosa blend series from the pastures adjacent to my grandmas from Texas.
I’m still waiting for his selection of WWII Pearl Harbor Driftwood for a kit ?Yes he’d find a material to write off his vacation as an expense.
Though I do like his taste in selection, if it were me it would be exotic woods like Lake Havasu citrus or a mesquite/mimosa blend series from the pastures adjacent to my grandmas from Texas.
Yessr that wood has sailed - even Gokstad, Oseberg, and Noah’s ark ship woods still aren’t safe, up north there’s a file this big that ... nevermind?I’m still waiting for his selection of WWII Pearl Harbor Driftwood for a kit ?
It feels great and has all the upgraded options I installed on the 5000s. So I guess I didn’t really upgrade - but I do like how my pedals now match the new badges (black lettering on silver) - so I can be shallow ?Yessr that wood has sailed - even Gokstad, Oseberg, and Noah’s ark ship woods still aren’t safe, up north there’s a file this big that ... nevermind?
The Cottonwood collection is on deck. He just needs to find his spot.
Seriously, I have always loved the DW Scandinavian Ice Birch wood, the name is equally marketable, and congratulations on your new pedal Mr. Eder, it really is a gem of hardware.
Other than Axis, or Trick, or Pearl, or Tama or ....
My kids eat a lot of popsicles in the summer; wonder what Mr. Good could make me with the leftover sticks?I’m still waiting for his selection of WWII Pearl Harbor Driftwood for a kit ?
Yes I got you, it’s now cosmetic arrangements.It feels great and has all the upgraded options I installed on the 5000s. So I guess I didn’t really upgrade - but I do like how my pedals now match the new badges (black lettering on silver) - so I can be shallow ?
Well, I’ve owned 5000 pedals since 1982, so I would assume the 9000 would go much farther, although I’m not sure I’ll be playing into my 80s, but if this is my last pedal, I think I’ll be ok.My kids eat a lot of popsicles in the summer; wonder what Mr. Good could make me with the leftover sticks?
Man those 9000s are pricey; wonder how durable they are over the long haul? My IC has lasted 20 years; for me to drop that kind of coin on a pedal, well, that better be it for a while (according to the wife). Never really messed around with settings or played one seriously, but the ones I tried did feel nice in the shop. The IC is feeling heavy lately; not sure if it’s me getting older but something lighter would be nice.