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AJax, Boosey and Hawkes Footpedal

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Today, at a flea market, I obtained an AJAX, Boosey and Hawkes foot pedal in fair condition. I know nothing of this brand. Maybe jonnistix (the best as far as I'm concerned) can help. If any member needs this piece of hardware, let me know.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 14 years ago
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From salty 1322

Today, at a flea market, I obtained an AJAX, Boosey and Hawkes foot pedal in fair condition. I know nothing of this brand. Maybe jonnistix (the best as far as I'm concerned) can help. If any member needs this piece of hardware, let me know.Brian

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Posted on 14 years ago
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You may find out more about it in this English forum:

http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/forum/default.asp

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 14 years ago
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Brian. I might be. I am a bit odd in that although I have my favourites(snare pedal hihat cymbals etc.) i like to put kits together as original and play them --often i find thatsome of the hardware or whatever ignored by many is very fine indeed. B&H made a number of different models . i s this the one with the chromed footboard? i am really looking for an Ajax Accelerator. could i get a picture? [email]south_bay@kos.net[/email]-----Phil

Posted on 14 years ago
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Dear Calfskin,

Thank you for your reply! The pedal was not chromed but, rather a dull metal. It did have a brass name plate near centre. About a week ago, I dropped it off at a music shop with instructions to give it to a mutual acquaintance. The gentleman has not contacted me yet. I also remember that it had a red leather strap used for pulling down the mallet. I hope this helps. I am almost happy that it doesn't seem to be the one you want.

Brian

P.S. I'm sure I could track it down if my friend still has it and doesn't want it.The gentleman is the one who did a fantastic job of re-wrapping my old Supremes.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Brian, probably is an older one. i think they all had single springs but the Ajax Accelerator had a lifted heel very similar to the Trixon pedals, which I find more comfortable. I currently am playing the matching hi-hat stand mounted with 12" Zanchi's ,with my King Bop Cat kit 10x5,6x8,8x8,12x10,14x12----i know it doesn't sound like there is a kick in there but there is. The Accelerator had a hammered blue paint on cast aluminum and clearly cast in were the words Ajax and Accelerator in a racey kind of script. Let your friend enjoy it. thanks; Phil.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I'm British, and I actually have an Ajax foot pedal.

Some pictures may help on any information.

Get some on, and i'll get back to you.

Posted on 14 years ago
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i wish i could provide but i am looking for the pedal -----can only provide the description i did. i think they came out with the Nu Sound products.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Is this the type of pedal you were describing?

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Posted on 10 years ago
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That pedal I posted I'm pretty sure comes from a late 1950's early 1960 kit. The rectangular badges were used from 1959-60 .. and changed again before 1965 as a rough guess

Posted on 10 years ago
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