[Tim]

In about month im buying my first double-kick. I was planning on getting the Giant step double kick, because i assumed it was the best, as it is the most expensive($1,200 NewZealand) and the shop guy said it was the rolls royce of drum pedals. But then i went to another store and they said that some other pedal was the rolls royce of drum pedals.....so im guessing everyone uses that all the time. I've also checked out some reviews(but only on one site) and it did really bad, most people said that it was WAY over-priced, and that they still prefered others.
What do you guys think? I have the money, but is it worth it?

[Davenhurst]

If possible, spend some time playing with both (and others) to get a feel for which you may prefer.

More expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. As long as a pedal is constructed well it's a case of getting to know your equipment. I had an old premier kick pedal (really old, very tatty) but it was made from strong material and after a while of playing it I knew what it was about, I knew how it responded to my playing and how my playing responded to it. As long as it'll stand up to a lot of use, it's something you shouldn't have to replace very often, if atall.

Anyway, after a while with the Premier I got a Pearl Eliminator double kick pedal for £260 (about NZD 785) and it's holding up brilliantly. Just an idea....?

Maybe the Giant Step is the Rolls-Royce, but a lot of people would prefer to drive something a lot cheaper but ultra-reliable. Gather a few opinions that describe the construction and materials objectively, if you can. It's a lot of money to spend, definitely worth making the right choice.

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[full metal]

I bought a premier double kick about a year ago and I wouldnt give it up for nothing, it has got to be one of the best pedles I have ever played on.

I have owned several pedals over the years from a lot of diffrent companys.
I only payed half of the price as I would have for some of the big name companys and I think it ranks right up there with them.

biger is nt always better at all, and price dosnt mean that its better either.