Man these feel really really good. - Drum Workshop

HARDWARE NEWS
8000 series ulTra heavy-DuTy
PedalS & hardWare
Roy Mayorga - Stone Sour
Drum Workshop is known for designing
and building some of the world’s most
reliable, heavy-duty, road-tested pedals
and hardware. Rock’s elite swears by
DW 9000 series pedals and stands,
but what about the really hard hitters,
the guys who play massive cymbals
and even bigger drums? Until now,
heavy-alloy 22” crash cymbals, highflying
china cymbals, floor tom-sized
rack toms and larger-than-average kick
drums have been a drum tech’s worst
nightmare. Those days are over.
Recently, DW launched its largest scale
hardware to date. The ultra heavyduty
line includes two types of hybrid
pedals, the chromed-out 8000 and
8000B Black Diamond Power Footboard
models. Both include a 5000-like fixedcam
hex shaft for maximum throw, with
the versatility of a 9000 adjustable cam.
All-metal construction and a diamond
steel base plate means these pedals
were designed to survive the toughest
beatings and the 8000B’s extended
footboard provides optimum leverage
to push lots of air. Matching hi-hat
stands are available for both models in
2-leg versions for double bass drum and
double pedal players. “We wanted to
create the ultimate chain drive pedals
for Metal drummers”, comments DW’s
R&D Specialist, Rich Sikra. “There are
some direct-drive, boutique pedals out
there that cater to a heavier style of
play, but we wanted drummers to have
the option of a fast, yet powerful chain
drive pedal”, continues Sikra. “Then we
decided to do a heavier line of stands to
compliment the series.”
DW 8000 stands feature Mega-Tripod
bases for a wider footprint and largergauge
steel tubing to avoid sway
and flex. Oversized tube joints and
memory locks were tooled-up to keep
stands planted in place, and removable
counter weights and T-Ball tom arms
come standard. “DW Chairman and
R&D Chief Don Lombardi explains,
“We have a retro-styled 6000 Series
for Vintage and Jazz players, a 7000
Series single-braced line for gigging
drummers and 9000 Series hardware
for just about everyone else, but what
we didn’t have was an over-sized stand
for heavy rock guys.” The 8000 Series
includes a straight/boom 8700 cymbals
stand, 8300 snare stand, 8999 double
tom stand with three cymbal arms, 8500
& 8500B hi-ht sands and 8100 & 8120
4-leg thrones with included backrest.
Lombardi concludes, “This stuff is for
monster drummers, guys who hit hard
and play big drums and cymbals. We
dare you to break this stuff.”
Product (L to R) 8300 Snare Stand, 8700 Cymbal Stand, 8500TB Hi-Hat, 8500T Hi-Hat, 8120B Throne, 8002 Double Pedal,
8000 Single Pedal, 8799 Triple Cymbal/Double Tom Stand, 8002B Double Pedal and 8000B Single Pedal.
We Believe that a pedal
should be built like a tank,
but never play like one.
The 8000 pedal, a hybrid design that combines key features from its 9000 and 5000 Series
cousins. A road-ready workhorse that provides drummers with the unmatched versatility of an
infinite adjustable cam and the power of a time-tested, chain-driven hex shaft. The best of both
worlds atop a sturdy piece of steel diamond plate. Sure, the 8000 is built to last, but its
smooth, responsive playability is what drummers really love.
8000 Artists (L to R) Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), Paul Bostaph (Testament) and Travis McNabb (Sugarland).
Product (Clockwise) 8500T Hi-Hat, 8500TB Hi-Hat, 8002 Double Pedal, 8000B Single Pedal.
The complete line of 8000 Series pedals and hi-hats, see them at
www.dwdrums.com
©2009 Drum Workshop, Inc. All Rights Reserved.