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Best Single Bass Drum Pedals 2026

Top-rated single bass drum pedals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Jazz For Pop For Standard Setup For Single Kick For Traditional
BRANDS: DW Pearl Tama Gibraltar Trick Drums Yamaha Sonor
Trick Drums Dominator Single Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Trick Drums Dominator Single Pedal

by Trick Drums
Pop Single Kick Traditional
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single pedal design
  • • Cost-effective solution
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced playing styles
  • • Limited to single kick techniques

Trick Drums Dominator Single PedalFoot PedalDirect driveSpring tensionIndependently adjustable beater angle and foot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 388600
$428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sonor GSP 3 Single Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sonor GSP 3 Single Pedal

by Sonor
Rock Traditional Pop
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Cost-effective solution
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • May limit advanced playing styles

Sonor GSP 3 Single PedalBass Drum PedalFrom the giant single seriesAnother highlight in the giant step seriesEquipped...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 149082
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha FP9D Single Foot Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha FP9D Single Foot Pedal

by Yamaha
Pop Traditional Rock
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • No double bass capabilities
  • • Not suitable for metal genres

Yamaha FP9D Single Foot PedalSingle Foot PedalDirect driveAdjustableAxle-stabilising bearing chamberBall bearing drive...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 457879
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Trick Drums Pro1-V ShortBoard Add-On - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Trick Drums Pro1-V ShortBoard Add-On

by Trick Drums
Standard Setup Jazz Traditional
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • Limited to single kick techniques

Trick Drums Pro1-V ShortBoard Add-On, Extension for the Pro1-V Single Pedal, Conversion kit to complement the Pro1-V...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450907
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW MCD Single Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DW MCD Single Pedal

by DW
Jazz Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective solution
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective solution
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to single kick techniques
  • • Less impressive than double pedals

DW MCD Single PedalBass Drum PedalSingle foot machine made of aluminiumNew flagship of DW hardwareChain driveLaterally...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 410085
$802
Buy at Thomann View Details
Trick Drums Pro1-V Single Pedal SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Trick Drums Pro1-V Single Pedal SB

by Trick Drums
Standard Setup Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • May limit advanced playing styles

Trick Drums Pro1-V Single Pedal SBSingle Bass Drum PedalDirect driveInnovative designShort board...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 380741
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot pedal

by Trick Drums
Single Kick Pop Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • No double bass capabilities

Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot pedalSingle Bass Drum PedalDirect driveInnovative designLongboard versionTitaniumstainless...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 380721
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 5000AD4XF Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DW 5000AD4XF Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Pop Jazz Traditional
Key Feature:
• Classic single pedal design
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 5000AD4XF Bass Drum PedalBass drum single pedalLongboard versionEccentric accelerator chain unwind systemWith...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 456331
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot Add-On Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot Add-On Pedal

by Trick Drums
Rock Traditional Pop
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • May limit advanced playing styles

Trick Drums Pro1-V Big Foot Add-On Pedal, Extension for single bass drum pedal, For conversion of Pro1-V single pedal...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489829
$768
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW CP 5000 CJDL Cajon Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DW CP 5000 CJDL Cajon Pedal

by DW
Rock Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • No double bass capabilities
  • • May limit advanced playing styles

DW CP 5000 CJDL Cajon PedalCajon PedalDirect linkSuitable for all standard cajonsGlide-track drive systemRed DW...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452461
$461
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha FP9C Single Foot Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Yamaha FP9C Single Foot Pedal

by Yamaha
Standard Setup Jazz Single Kick
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to single kick techniques
  • • Less impressive than double pedals

Yamaha FP9C Single Foot PedalSingle Foot PedalAdjustable double camAxle-stabilising bearing chamberBall bearing drive...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 457877
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Trick Drums Pro1-V Black Widow Single LM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Trick Drums Pro1-V Black Widow Single LM

by Trick Drums
Standard Setup Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic single pedal design
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Simple and reliable operation
✗ CONS
  • • No double bass capabilities
  • • Less impressive than double pedals

Trick Drums Pro1-V Black Widow Single LMSingle bass drum pedalLimited editionLow mass versionDirect driveLighter...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489815
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sonor SP673 Single Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sonor SP673 Single Bass Drum Pedal

by Sonor
Jazz Single Kick Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single pedal design
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced playing styles
  • • Not suitable for metal genres

Sonor SP673 Single Bass Drum PedalBass Drum PedalFrom the 600 SeriesWith base plateSmart Connect SystemDocking...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 161488
$395
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama HPDS1 Dyna-Sync Single Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tama HPDS1 Dyna-Sync Single Pedal

by Tama
Pop Standard Setup Traditional
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced playing styles
  • • Less impressive than double pedals

Tama HPDS1 Dyna-Sync Single PedalBass drum single pedalDirect drive pedalDual Linkage for even distribution of power on...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 460779
$373
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pearl P-3001D Expansion Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Pearl P-3001D Expansion Kit

by Pearl
Pop Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • No double bass capabilities

Pearl P-3001D Expansion KitFoot PedalExtension model from single to double bass drum pedalDirect drive from the pedal...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 229171
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Single Bass Drum Pedals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced single bass drum pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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