I think the design of the Atlas gear seems to be a home run, but......
Why would anybody drop 500 for a Ludwig pedal?
That's exactly what they are going to be up against. They have no reputation for producing pedals that are
anything to talk about.....the Speed King was an "it" pedal a
long time ago.
The price is crazy...until tons of people start saying it's absolutely great or something.
If it starts getting the rep of a 5000, 9000, or a Trick or Axis, then the cost may be justified, because you'll know what you're going to get, quality and performance-wise out of it.
I just remember how excited everyone was with the Pearl Demon drive.....
The cost of the single is a bit high compared to other pedals, but not by a "oh forget it" margin. It appears to be really well made, and sturdy as anything else out there in the price range.
The ultra high price of the Pro Hat stand is insane to me.
It might work great, but, again, no reputation to go by to have it at a price point of a DW 9000--especially when they don't have any other "levels" of less "gadgetry" for people that want something better than what they offered before, but don't need a Hi Hat stand that's almost $300.
I
could spend the $291.50 (after tax), but I'm not going to.
That's not to say I think the stand doesn't appear to be the bees knees. I just think the price is too high when we have nothing to go on.
See, I'm not a fanboy!