Very Rare Vintage 1960s / 1970s Sleishman Double Kick Pedal ~ In Fully Working Condition ~ £225 ono

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Very Rare Vintage 1960s / 1970s Sleishman Double Kick Pedal ~ In Fully Working Condition ~ £225 ono

A piece of percussion history!

In 1968 Drummer Don Sleishman invented and developed the worlds first ‘Twin Pedal’ for drummers.

1971 saw the Sleishman Twin pedal patented, produced and commercially marketed.

From information found on the web concerning the history of this pedal's design:

Conceptually Don Sleishman followed the idea of the same principle you encounter when sitting on a chair your with legs apart, and how that translates when playing two bass drums. The pedals would be exactly the same on both sides at a slight angle, the snare drum would sit in the middle and therefore be right in the centre of two toms, one on each bass drum, perfect symmetry.

Well if you are going to do that with one single bass drum, you come up with the kind of designs that Don explored and the challenges he faced. Since he patented his design he could not be copied, therefore all the other manufacturers wanting to get on the double pedal band wagon were left with the universal joint option.

I have a variety of bass drum pedal beaters which I will add to the pedal if required.

Located at my workshop in Willesden London NW10.

Parking available outside.

Nearest tube station is Neasden.

Price £225 or near offer.

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