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NOT Vintage but very cool out-of-production piece

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Gentlemen,

push aside all that you may have heard to the negative about the Mapex Janus Double Pedal/ Hihat Combo Transmission system

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/ms_pits-img600x396-126197201422hxyw.jpg[/IMG]

I just bought one of these babies NOS ( a early model to boot ) still unopened in the boxes. All I can say is it`s a high tech and amazing experience.

I have been assembling and disassembling single and double pedals for many years and this one is a masterpiece.

I read about many players who had difficulty getting a lightning fast feel from the left pedal and that it was limited in its adjustment (because the level of the left receiver needs to be just exactly at a certain height for the transmission lever) - well, for those of us who do not use a double bass drum to just play lightning fast licks- rather to play some syncopated funk grooves- this pedal is a dream come true. I have an Iron Cobra double pedal as well and it certainly is faster and smoother but for just filling in syncopated double bass lines or adding to your soloing options, ending tunes- this hihat -double pedal combo is really wonderful. I just wanted to post this so that the other side of the story can be told onto the net. Hopefully somone will find this post and feel confident enough to invest in this genius device. Notes- I found the Mapex beaters too heavy for the sensitive pedals- I switched two Sonor Giant Step hammer shaped beaters- these actually helped the feel considerably. I also decided to use a Tama Iron Cobra linkage/connector bar instead of the Mapex one. The Tama one is more adjustable and helped me dial in my feel more. Now it is playing sweetly and switching from hihat to double pedal is as easy as a flick of my toe. It`s not vintage but already a short run classic. I hope to have this one a long time. Would love to hear your comments.

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/ms_pits-img600x396-126197201422hxyw.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/ms_pits-img400x600-1261972014kepwsw.jpg[/IMG]

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
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I give one a try at the shop,i just could not get it to feel right to me,so i just went back to two bass drum's with ludwig Speed King's i guess you can say i went home to my old friend..Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I thought the Iron Cobra needed careful adjustment- this one requires a technician`s care- it has to drop in and pull out just so. Also the left pedals (both hihat and drum ) slide on vertical rails- they come with a lubricant spray- the have to be greased for it to play smoothly. I like double bass drums myself if I could cart them to gigsguitar2

But for the amount that I will want to use Dbass drums- it`s perfect- I wouldn`t want to have to play a hihat extended out of comfortable reach all night just so that my solo spot I can roll some db out. This keeps everything in line and proportion (for me)

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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OsakaBop.I see your point on useing a single bass with a double pedal with the hi-hat at a un comfortable reach.I have been playing double bass drum's for 25 year's and sometime's do have a problem with the reach on the hi-hat but that goes back to who set's my drum's up if it's a new guy that's when the problem start's i just have to show them[[sometimes a few time's]] were i want the hi-hat stand to be.My double bass set-up is two 24"s or 26"s with two mounted toms on a floor stand toms are 13" and 14" or 14"and 15'' tom's, floor toms are always 16",18"..Oh i don't have to cart the drum's around to gig's i always have someone to do that..:) Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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From MIKEY777

OsakaBop.I see your point on useing a single bass with a double pedal with the hi-hat at a un comfortable reach.I have been playing double bass drum's for 25 year's and sometime's do have a problem with the reach on the hi-hat but that goes back to who set's my drum's up if it's a new guy that's when the problem start's i just have to show them[[sometimes a few time's]] were i want the hi-hat stand to be.My double bass set-up is two 24"s or 26"s with two mounted toms on a floor stand toms are 13" and 14" or 14"and 15'' tom's, floor toms are always 16",18"..Oh i don't have to cart the drum's around to gig's i always have someone to do that..:) Mikey

:p Mikey is a spoiled RockStar...Just get in the limo Car Driving2, show up, scream at the drum tech Soap Box, rock out for exactly 2 hrs and 12 mins band2, then go to the hotelJumping2 for the big shindig and all the girls....

...of course I'm kidding...

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Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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on the - can't-get-your-hi-hat-comfy-with-a-db-pedal subject, have you tried a hi-hat stand with swivel legs?

i've been using one for years now, and you can't beat them.

just put your hi hat where you want it, and nestle your pedal in right next to the hat footplate,

i suppose it does depend on yous set up preferences, but i really do think, they're a great bit of kit.

Drums are loud....So play them LOUD!!!
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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I currently own this, I got a good deal from another guy a few years back that I couldn't pass up for a great pedal and hi-hat stand.

Unfortunately I don't use the double bass part, but the option is always there, and I swapped out the pedal for a Speed King.

However it is of very high quality, some day I plan on selling it to make someone who would really want this happy man, because I don't need it and it really would be convienent for a double bass player.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Glad to hear of someone else who has and is using this piece. Even if traveling with a group - I couldn`t fit two bass drums Mikey!!! You Rock Star you.LoLoLoLoCar Driving2 It`s a cool piece, I predict it will be a collectible in a few years. If you own one- hold on to it or sell it to me when you tire. I think I `ll buy a second for spare parts.

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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It's technically cool but as far as songs go I have never felt the need to do something in a song that I couldn't do with one foot pedal.

Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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Very true Maestro- I agree . AND - the cool thing is when double pedal is done tastefully- it can be suprising and add that little piece of excitement that gets you called back. I am always working- the secret for me is to play IN THE POCKET all night long until the leader points their finger at you and says "show me" - then you need to hit it and not be shy. I enjoy practicing like Thomas Lang`s video (using two pedals) and pulling alittle of dat out is the intention. I like one pedal and this set up allows that and then two at just a flick of the toe.The Band

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
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