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Modern
Drummer
Metal To The Pedal
ScanBeat Ergonomic Bass drum and Hi-Hat Pedals
(Modern Drummer - February 2002)
At first glance the ScanBeat pedals look a little... unusual. But
consider this: Inventor/manufacturer Soren Bloch's inspiration came
from the use of drumsticks. As he puts it, "When using sticks,
the wrist and fingers do the work, not the whole arm. So why move
the whole leg to operate pedals? Why not let the foot and toes do
the work?" According to Soren, "The ScanBeat's design
aligns the pedal's pivot point with the ankle, thereby eliminating
leg movement and subsequent fatique. Less 'body mass' is involved
while playing, so speed and feel are increased. The pedals feature
very low friction, due to their numerous precision ball bearings.
Control is further improved by a one-piece footboard and a solid
front linkage."
Single and double (left and right) bass drum pedals are available,
as is a hi-hat. Upgrading from single to double bass drum models
is an option. The hi-hat is an existing manufacturer's unit modified
with the ScanBeat concept. Most ScanBeat pedal parts are machined
from solid and extruded aluminium. The shafts, pedal supports, and
most bolts are fashioned from stainless steel. The adjustable side
panels are anodized in one of two color schemes, or clear-coated.
Custom colors are available. Single bass drum pedals are priced
at $625; double pedals go for $1,295 (current prices discounted
for promotion: $575 and $995 (sb.)). Hi-hat prices are being established.
The pedals are available from the manufacurer: Scan-Bloc Trading
& Mfg.
Courtesy
of Stick It Magazine
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