Yamaha FP-8500C

Beater Shaft Locker The teardrop shaped shaft hole holds the shaft securely. The shaft's flat surface keeps the 2-way beater from swiveling while playing. Beater Angle Adjustment Loosening the adjustment screw lets you freely adjust the beater angle along with the footboard angle. Spring Tension Adjustment with Self Lock One hand spring tension adjustment is easy. A lock bolt secures the setting to prevent loosening during play. Simple Hoop Clamp Mechanism A wing bolt firmly tightens the clamp for secure attachment. It also allows the clamp to accommodate different hoop thicknesses. Spring Roller with Built-in Bearings Precision bearings deliver smooth, natural pedal action. Base Frame Tie Rods Rubber coated tie rod ends prevent the footboard and base frame from becoming disconnected. Longer Footboard The Footboard of FP8500 is longer than of FP9500. The FP-8500C is a double chain drive single pedal, with an optional woven nylon belt included if you prefer the feel of a strap-drive pedal. The FP-8500C has adjustments for beater angle, footboard angle, and spring tension. The footboard is longer, making this pedal ideal for drummers that play with a heel/toe technique. The pedal frame has a stabilizer bar cast into it below the rocker shaft to eliminate flex. This keeps the bearings in alignment and gives the pedal a smooth feel. The hole in the beater hub is tear drop shaped so it securely holds the beater shaft. The FP-8500C ships with our hard felt beater that has been a favorite of many of our artists for years. The side-adjustable hoop clamp holds firmly to different thickness hoops, and tightens with a wing bolt. Frame Structure : This Yamaha original design incorporates a sub-frame just below the rocker shaft to deliver greater stability and durability. Drummers will experience smoother, more stable movement particularly in double pedal setups since bearings for both the main and remote beaters are incorporated into the sub-frame.