[T-Man]

theres a new dw 8000 pedal is it better than the 9000

[butter]

by looking at it, i would say no. it is single chain drive, few adjustments, and it is priced lower than a 9000.

it looks pretty durable, though.

[Der Trommler]

The 8000 is marketed as the combination of the best features from the 5000 and 9000 series pedals rolled into one. I wouldn't say it is better than the 9000, just different. The 8000 has a fixed rotor where as the 9000 has a floating rotor.

[Tainojim]

Spend that extra cash on the 9000 series.

It's worth it.

[T-Man]

but they say the 8000 is ultra heavy duty and 9000 just heavy duty?

[butter]

if you need something more heavy duty than a 9000 then you are not treating your equipment well. it probably isnt too much of a difference if there is any at all.

[Tainojim]

Originally Posted by T-Man

but they say the 8000 is ultra heavy duty and 9000 just heavy duty?

Yeah, it's like Tide Detergent, the regular bottle is larger than the Ultra Heavy Duty, but you pay more money and get less water in it.

[Pyrochazm]

If you manage to break a 9000 you are doing something wrong. I've had the same 9002 (double pedal) for over 3 years w/ no problems.

That said, I played the 8000 recently and it's an excelent pedal. It's kinda like the 5000 with a few extra adjustments.