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Best vintage base drum pedals

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I like my Ghost pedal for vintage...Bought my first one earlier this year and I instantly liked the feel to it...

For not so vintage, I like my Tama-Camco strap drive...For my double pedal, I like my Gibraltar Prowlers...

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1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 13 years ago
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There is only one great vintage pedal and yes it is the "speed king" of course it is only my opinion.... :)Walking

Posted on 13 years ago
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Lacen pedal is my vote... Smooth and fast too..

58-Blue Diamond-Pearl Clubdates
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67-Root Beer Clubdates
65-Cream tiger-stripe Pearl Presidents
60's Red Sparkle Artist LTD
60's yellow sparkle Trixon's
??'s Kingston-MIJ--3piece kit/Pearl snare
many vintage pedals,cymbals,parts,ect,ect
Posted on 13 years ago
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Just bought this pedal, which seems to be a later model Swivomatic, or possibly a Supreme. The base is from a Supreme, but I've never seen this footboard and heel plate combination. Usually, the split/hinged footboard has the Rogers logo, whereas the "one piece " footboard doesn't. This one seems to be a combination of both types. There are also some parts that seem to be custom made. Maybe a prototype of some sort? 
Any input would be appreciated.

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50 years ago I bought my Rogers kit with the Swivomatic pedal. A number of years ago I broke it down  completely and replaced the copper ferrule with the originally offered Roller bearings and installed a NOS spring. Now it works better than when I first got it. 

I also have collected all the parts necessary to restore a rare, 1st generation, #395  Swivomatic solid-footboard, which were only made for about the first 2 years (as near as I can tell). I feel that many of Rogers early innovations were over engineered, had to be redesigned for easier production.

Other than that, I also love the feel of my Oaklawn Camco, which just feels comfortable to play.

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 days ago
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