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yamaha pedal

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I have a Yamaha pedal from the 70s called a Yamaha professional model. It has a single post that is adjustable up and down and a synthetic strap for the drive. Can anyone tell me the model #? It looks like a top of the line pedal.

Thanks

Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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OK. Figured it out thanks to whoever put up the vintage Yammy catalogs. It is a FP901D. I also have a FP720. These are really great pedals. And cheap when you can find them.

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Not always cheap!

I was looking for an earlier one (but watching the 900 series you describe) and ended up getting a DW 5000 for $50.00. That is exceptionally low for the 5000 but the late 70's-early 80's Pro Yamaha pedals are almost always over $100 if complete, even in poor cosmetic condition.

But, I agree, the pro model, with all their adjustments were quite innovative at the time. They do play well too.

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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I guess I got lucky! My 901 came with a 10 piece kit I got for $150. And the 720 came from ebay for $18!

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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A 10-pc Yamaha kit for $150? You STOLE that! Even if the shells were all cracked, the lugs and hardware are worth more than that...

Timing is everything- as we all know. DW 5000 single pedals are above $100.00 normally/typically. The one I bought had a home-made pedal widener (??DOH) on top that I promptly removed. Then I cleaned up the pedal and adjusted it for my use and it's great. It didn't even need any lube! It still has black silicone residue from the 'widener' mod on the pedal. I should be able to sell the widener (decently made aluminum piece) so the net price could come down...

It looked nasty, but I knew I could fix any part of it, and it was complete. I had to (well, I wanted to actually) replace the beater, which was $25.00, but even at that, it was an unusual deal.

You did very well with your scores for sure!

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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No, Not a 10 pc. Yamaha. A 10 pc. Slingy. I have 2 DW5000 and have had others, but the Yammies beat them hands down IMO.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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OK, still a steal for a 10 pc Slingerland kit, no? :)

I think any pedal is only as good as the tuning it receives.

A great pedal with a lousy tune will not work well, and a lousy pedal with a great tune can be awesome.

But I agree the Yamaha pedals do not get the credit they deserve in most cases, but that is good news for guys like us who know the secret! ;)

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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You can tune a pedal?

What,to like the key of C? D?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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No, to the tune of "working" or "crap"- just like tuning an engine...

BUT, I have heard some pedal boards that are quite resonant, not a specific note as I recall; however with some grinding and patience, you could add a new sound to your kit!

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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I am looking for one to add to my collection but no luck so far.

Posted on 11 years ago
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