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Item Weight

3 Pounds

Body Material

Alloy Steel

Included Components

Bass Drum

Item Weight

3 pounds

Product Dimensions

20 x 10 x 10 inches

ASIN

B003HGN8Y4

Item model number

P500TW

Customer Reviews

287

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#74,056 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#335 in Bass Drum Pedals

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

May 22, 2010

Color Name

Assorted Colors

Material Type

Plastic

Size

-inch

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Mapex pedals are made of solid steel components and are engineered to be reliable, durable and most importantly playable. Adjustments are made quickly and easily, keeping you going during gigs night after night. New Duo-Tone Felt / ABS Beater New Footboard New Compact Stabilizer Radius Rods New Footboard New Compact Stabilizer Radius Rods

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Price	—	-10% $143.35 List: $159.99	$199.99	$149.99	$249.99	$229.99
Delivery	—	Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25	Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25	Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25	Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25	Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25
Customer Ratings	4.5287	4.664	4.241	4.8137	4.7227	4.6199
For beginners	4.7	4.8	3.2	4.7	4.7	4.6
Value for money	4.6	4.8	3.7	4.8	4.8	4.7
Sturdiness	4.3	5.0	4.6	—	4.5	4.6
Stability	—	4.5	3.0	4.7	5.0	5.0
Sold By	—	Amazon.com	VirVentures	Alto Music	Mugan_Music_Group	VirVentures
material	Plastic	Alloy Steel	Cam	Iron	resin	Metal
model name	P500TW	700 Series Double Pedal (Single Chain)	800 Series Double Pedal (Double Chain)	Tama HP30TW	HP3	—
body material	Alloy Steel	Metal	—	—	—	Metal
weight	3 pounds	9.5 pounds	11.8 pounds	8.84 pounds	4.7 kilograms	3 kilograms

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4.5 out of 5

287 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, adjustability and performance of the musical instruments. For example, they mention that it's well-priced, easy to set up and move and that it does not require massive effort. They appreciate the different angles and the ability to adjust to the right distance between the pedals. Customers are also impressed with the performance, saying that it works out for medium speed songs.

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76 customers mention67 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the pedal. They say it's well-made, soundly constructed, and holds up well. Some say it performs well and is satisfied with it.

"I bought this for use with my Yamaha DTX500 electronic drum kit. It works a treat and is a huge improvement over the stock pedal that came with the..." Read more

"...While it is NOT a Tama pedal, it is a GOOD pedal, especially for my needs...." Read more

"...These pedals are comfortable, durable, and a good beginners pedal...." Read more

"...It is very soundly constructed and can be put together very quickly. I adjusted it to the sensitivity that I needed and off I went...." Read more

46 customers mention43 positive3 negative

Customers find the double bass well-priced and smooth ride for the money.

"...If you want a well-priced product that will allow you to learn to play double bass, do not hesitate!" Read more

"...It really is a good pedal for a budget, the instructions for setup were a bit lacking, but most any casual + drummer will be able to EASILY set it..." Read more

"This is a great pedal for the money. It's good quality, easy to assemble, strong, and it performs well...." Read more

"...Pros: it's cost effective and great for indie, jazz, and easy paced playing. Somewhat sturdy foundation as well...." Read more

24 customers mention20 positive4 negative

Customers find the musical instruments easy to use. They mention that the movement is smooth and the whole assembly is easy to work with. They also say that it does not require massive effort and does not cause fatigue. Customers also say it's simple to setup and adjust. They say it is very responsive and easy to play.

"...The pedal feel is fantastic and natural and does not require massive effort so it does not cause fatigue like some cheap, heavy pedals...." Read more

"...It is very soundly constructed and can be put together very quickly. I adjusted it to the sensitivity that I needed and off I went...." Read more

"This is a great pedal for the money. It's good quality, easy to assemble, strong, and it performs well...." Read more

"...The movement is smooth and the whole assembly is easy to work with of any adjustment is needed...." Read more

18 customers mention16 positive2 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the musical instruments. For example, they mention it's very adjustable, easy to adjust, and can also be very fast. They say it'll adjust to different angles for better foot position, and that the tension is very easily adjustable. Customers also say it has a standard drum key for all adjustments. They also appreciate the sturdy pedals and that everything is really customizable.

"...It was easy to assemble and adjust to the right distance between the pedals...." Read more

"...It stays where I put it and is very adjustable. I've made many adjustments as I've gotten to know this unit...." Read more

"...Fully adjustable spring tension, AND beater angle (not like the PDP DW pedals), so they're completely customisable to your playing style!..." Read more

"nice adjustable sturdy pedals" Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the pedal. They say it works well for medium speed songs and is very responsive. Some say the pedal is adjustable and has smooth operation.

"...Traveler sound like a full size drum being miked...Both pedals have excellent response...I've played on several and owned a Gibraltar and I gotta..." Read more

"...So far I've been very happy with the performance. It sounds much better and plays better than the stock pedal that came with my kit...." Read more

"...chain and adjustable bar connecting the two peddles is pretty good as far as response. My only complaint is that they are kind of clumsy feeling...." Read more

"...It's a single chain per pedal. There was slight lag when pressing the left pedal...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the double bass pedal. They mention that it sounds amazing, is great for speed, and gives good thump. Some say that it's a good quality double bass that won't break the bank. Overall, most are happy with the product's sound quality and recommend it to others.

"...If you are looking for a good quality double bass pedal that will not break the bank, look no further...." Read more

"...Pros: it's cost effective and great for indie, jazz, and easy paced playing. Somewhat sturdy foundation as well...." Read more

"...It rebounds very fast and makes for a very enjoyable drumming experience...." Read more

"...and as soon as I got the double bass pedals, I set it up, and it sounded amazing! I was playing metal beats just like that! it's amazing!..." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the musical instruments. They mention that it has a great feel, is smooth flowing, and has comfortable petals.

"...The pedal feel is fantastic and natural and does not require massive effort so it does not cause fatigue like some cheap, heavy pedals...." Read more

"...These pedals are comfortable, durable, and a good beginners pedal...." Read more

"...The movement is smooth and the whole assembly is easy to work with of any adjustment is needed...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that they are kind of clumsy feeling. The lift one (without the beaters on it) tips over sometimes...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the pedal easy to use and good for beginners. They also say it's comfortable and durable.

"...These pedals are comfortable, durable, and a good beginners pedal...." Read more

"...3 stars because I'm neutral on this pedal. Great for beginners or in home play. Bad for heavy drummers or touring." Read more

"...fire with fire by Metallica with no problem so this pedal is great for beginners and anyone who wants to start double bassing...." Read more

"...These do feel a little heavy now but I think it's great for beginners who can't afford $200+ pedals!..." Read more

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Daz

Excellent quality for a great price

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2014

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I bought this for use with my Yamaha DTX500 electronic drum kit. It works a treat and is a huge improvement over the stock pedal that came with the kit.

Some have complained about build quality, but I don't have any complaints at all. It was easy to assemble and adjust to the right distance between the pedals. It comes with a posh drum key that can be added to you tool box as it is the standard size and works with all equipment. There is an adjustment key on the side of the right pedal to adjust spring tension, and within 2 minutes (literally!) of opening the box I had these setup and adjusted to just how I like it. The pedal feel is fantastic and natural and does not require massive effort so it does not cause fatigue like some cheap, heavy pedals.

Shipping was fast and the packaging was adequate. The box was a little flimsy and came apart on one side when I took it out of the box from Amazon, but this should not detract at all on your decision to purchase this product. The contents were well protected and wrapped and it arrived completely undamaged.

Bottom line: I am really happy with these Mapex double bass drum pedals. If you want a well-priced product that will allow you to learn to play double bass, do not hesitate!

4 people found this helpful

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Sean C. Sherburne

I needed a double bass since I am goofy footed.

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019

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I bought (locally) a Roland TD-25KV electronic drum kit. I had to buy a bass pedal, but getting things setup for me was a bit disheartening. I ended up buying the Mapex Double Bass Pedal so that I could play.

It's a single chain per pedal. There was slight lag when pressing the left pedal. This was easily compensated by moving the beater forward a bit, and ensuring that I didn't have any "kinks," in the U-Joint links, and tightening the return springs.

While it is NOT a Tama pedal, it is a GOOD pedal, especially for my needs. It really is a good pedal for a budget, the instructions for setup were a bit lacking, but most any casual + drummer will be able to EASILY set it up.

I will advise though, if you play like or similar to how I do (4+ hours a week), then you'll do yourself a good favor by getting down and checking the tightness of all your connecting lugs.

6 people found this helpful

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Aj Matias

Overall, A great buy.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013

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I have been drumming for almost 8 years now and I have been looking for a new double bass pedal. I found these, read some reviews and said what heck, I'll give it a shot. These pedals are comfortable, durable, and a good beginners pedal. You do need to do some minor adjustments depending on your playing style/etc, and it doesn't come with directions of assembly I might add, but you cannot go wrong with these pedals. An overall good buy.

One person found this helpful

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jitsumania

I have a variety of other single pedals made by other companies of high quality so I know what a good pedal should look like

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015

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Cannot speak enough to the quality of this double bass pedal. As an intermediate level drummer I was wanting to expand my horizons by purchasing a decent double bass pedal without breaking the bank. I have a variety of other single pedals made by other companies of high quality so I know what a good pedal should look like. the pictures depicting this pedal do not do justice to the quality of this pedal. It is very soundly constructed and can be put together very quickly. I adjusted it to the sensitivity that I needed and off I went. This double pedal is a companion to an Alesis DM 10 studio kit which now rocks even better than before with this new addition. If you are looking for a good quality double bass pedal that will not break the bank, look no further. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing this pedal and have absolutely no regrets after playing on it for a while on a daily basis. Buy it, you won't regret it.

12 people found this helpful

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Vincent P. Lisella

This is a great pedal for the money

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016

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This is a great pedal for the money. It's good quality, easy to assemble, strong, and it performs well. I purchased this for my Alesis DM-10X drum set. I was using a DW4000 pedal, which was more expensive, but performed poorly. I highly recommend this for anyone who doesn't want to spend a ton of money on a double-pedal, but wants something with some quality. I've had this for about a month now, and I can't say a single bad thing about it.

5 people found this helpful

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Joseph Lascola

Great pedal...for lightweight playing

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017

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It is a great pedal. Worked well while i was still rebuilding my kit and before i could really bring the heavy drumming in. However, once i started drumming to rammstein or ministry i realized this pedal just can't handle it.

Pros: it's cost effective and great for indie, jazz, and easy paced playing. Somewhat sturdy foundation as well.

Cons: even with the carpet spurs fully embeded into my carpet the pedal still slides only its side to side not forward. If you're bringing down 15lbs or more of force, especially with blast beats, its gonna come apart in a matter of minutes.

What i recommend is to use different beaters. These have a felt pad with a heavy plastic back. I bought 2 felt beaters with a small circular backing from Gibraltar and they helped a little along the way.

3 stars because I'm neutral on this pedal. Great for beginners or in home play. Bad for heavy drummers or touring.

5 people found this helpful

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RJ

Great double pedal!

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013

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I'm a beginning drummer so I have nothing to compare to. So far I've not been able to over speed this double pedal unit. Not for lack of trying. It's paired up with an Alesis base drum head unit and is very solid. It stays where I put it and is very adjustable. I've made many adjustments as I've gotten to know this unit. I have found the sweet spot in spring tension, beater angle, and beater rod length. It rebounds very fast and makes for a very enjoyable drumming experience. I don't think I'll be outgrowing this for awhile and for the price, it was a steal compared to other double pedal units available.

One person found this helpful

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Serpentino

Best double pedals I've ever played on...

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015

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I was shocked when this went on sale, didn't expect it to go as low as it did and needed a double pedal badly...I'm glad I snatched it up when I did....I like to turn the beaters to the hard plastic side for a good thump...makes the bass drum on my Rhythm Traveler sound like a full size drum being miked...Both pedals have excellent response...I've played on several and owned a Gibraltar and I gotta say that the left pedal on the Mapex felt the exact same as the right pedal...when I owned the Gibraltar you had to compensate for a lack of response on the left pedal....but these Mapex pedals feel like ghost pedals...Bottom line is I love these and wouldn't change a damn thing.

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Jonathan

Double bass drum heaven!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2014

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I spent some time deciding on which double pedal to go for and after reading many write up and reviews I selected the Mapex P500TW. First off the price was the first thing to grab my attention! There are many pedals at a similar price but all others seem to be unknown names and brands. But far from a flimsy cheap pedal!
The P500TW was a upgrade from my Mapex single pedal p500, so I knew what I was getting from the Mapex brand. The pedal is mainly used for home use on a electric kit so I don't need a full on sturdy base plates and double chain.
I would highly recommend this pedal 10/10

4 people found this helpful

david emerson

Great pedal

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2014

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Great pedal, Good quality and value for money from a marque brand, easy to set up and adjust works well with electric kits.

kane

Great beginner bass pedal

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2016

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Great beginner bass pedal. They are fairly resistant meaning it can get tiring after playing them constantly, but helps build a lot of leg strength.

Maurice Shifrin

Very happy son

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2013

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My son is learning the drums and was asking for a double bass pedal for some time. Eventually I gave in and apart from having to take loads of paracetomol it was a great buy. He sounds amazing and loves playing with the new pedals,. He is doing Music GCSE so lets hope that they have helped.

Altobello

Just amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2015

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Amazing double pedal kick! i'm very happy for this item! the delivery was fast, the price was cheap and the quality is high! i think this is the best item i've bought on amazon! Is good for eletronic drum!! now let's play drum .

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