Item: LUDL201
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51 People rated this product :
8 out of 10
8 People wrote reviews
9 out of 10
"The Ludwig Speed King Pedal- no junk, no chains, no nonsense or silly adjustments."
Feature:
The pedal is sleek, and built well. The moving parts are sealed and contain an internal spring mechanism.
Quality:
There are few moving parts, no external parts to adjust or break, therefore a pedal that is built and will last.
Value:
The current price appears to be a value compared to other single pedals.
Desirability:
It has an aesthetic look that most pedals lack.
Sound:
This pedal is my favorite! I've been using this particular pedal for 15 years, for all styles of music. It produces a assertive tone when required, and is subtle for jazz.
Ease of Use:
The pedal responds to your every move.
Overall:
I can't wait to see a double pedal version of this!
Submitted: 4/24/2008
Style of Music: rock, jazz, classical, contemporary
10 out of 10
"LOVE LUDWIG STUFF!!!!"
Feature:
Simple set up and take down. Like a previous reviewer said, you can play this thing barefooted...it actually feels good on the bottom of your foot. It was the first pedal I ever used and although I've used others through the years, I miss my speed king and am preparing to buy a new one, maybe two.
Quality:
It looks like it always has..a quality product with a professional look to it. All this new stuff looks so choppy, blocky, and the external springs don't lend the sleek finish a speed king has.
Value:
When you don't have the speed king and you really want that control that you can't get from another pedal, the price really isn't the issue. I'd pay twice what I've seen them on sale for.
Desirability:
Classic.....the chrome plated cross piece and the enameled blue gray finish of the arms and the steel footplate with the "Speed King" name molded in it. The type of pride in design and engineering and production that nowadays is hard to find in the rubber stamp type of designs the other manufacturers use.
Sound:
I've been using this pedal since about 1974. As there have actually been three of them during that time, my experience differed with each. I had one that never had a problem, period. No squeak, no spring issues, nothing. A second unit (I received both with my used drum set, also a Ludwig), had the squeak issues, but I resolved this with spray lube and graphite. It was kinda messy, but I love the way a Speed King responds to every nuance of your foot. The third unit came with another set I had bought, and I experienced the grease cap coming off issue. Since the grease was very thick, it wasn't a problem and I just snapped the cap back on from time to time.
Ease of Use:
Excellent ease of use. I've had the chain pin retaining ring and the chain come off before on chain drive models; it's just not something you have to deal with when you use a speed king.
Support:
We used Ludwig drums when I was in school, and my trap was a Ludwig. I've always thought they made great products.
Overall:
Overall, my 36 years of experience have shown me several new and different ideas in the design of many aspects of drum sets; the suspension systems now prevalent are a great improvement. The single hole lug mounting design may or may not be fabulous...I haven't looked that far into it yet. But the Speed King has never been outdone by anyone as far as I've seen.
Submitted: 4/22/2008
Style of Music: Rock, R & B, Blues, Country, Western Swing, Jazz, Rockabilly, Musical Theater
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