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Best DW Single Bass Drum Pedals 2026

Premium DW single bass drum pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
DW MCD Single Pedal Gun Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DW MCD Single Pedal Gun Metal

by DW
Pop Standard Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW MCD Single Pedal Gun MetalSingle bass drum pedalNew flagship of DW hardwareMaterial: AluminiumChain driveLaterally...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513871
$857
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW MCD Single Pedal Cobalt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DW MCD Single Pedal Cobalt

by DW
Pop Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to single kick techniques
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW MCD Single Pedal CobaltSingle bass drum pedalMade of aluminiumChain driveLaterally adjustable hoop connectionBeater...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513869
$857
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 9000 XF Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DW 9000 XF Pedal

by DW
Jazz Standard Setup Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic single pedal design
✓ PROS
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced playing styles
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 9000 XF PedalBass Drum PedalSingle pedalLongboard versionBall bearing mounted delta hingeBall bearing mountedfree...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 320037
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 9000 Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DW 9000 Pedal

by DW
Traditional Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single pedal design
  • • Simple and reliable operation
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • Not suitable for metal genres

DW 9000 PedalSingle Bass Drum PedalBall bearing mounted delta hingeBall bearing mountedfree floating spring...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 160857
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 5000TD4 Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DW 5000TD4 Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Single Kick Jazz Traditional
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective solution
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 5000TD4 Bass Drum PedalSingle Bass Drum PedalTurbo concentric chain motion for increased speed and sensitivityThe...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 282818
$314
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW MCD Single Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
DW MDD Single Pedal Cobalt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DW MDD Single Pedal Cobalt

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

DW MDD Single Pedal CobaltSingle bass drum pedalNew flagship of DW hardwareMaterial: AluminiumDirect driveLaterally...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513864
$824
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
DW 5000AH4 Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DW 5000AH4 Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Standard Setup Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single pedal design
  • • Simple and reliable operation
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for metal genres
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 5000AH4 Bass Drum PedalBass drum single pedalSingle chain for very direct and organic feelEccentric accelerator...

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 460577
$318
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
DW MDD Single Pedal Gun Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DW MDD Single Pedal Gun Metal

by DW
Single Kick Traditional Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective solution
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced playing styles
  • • Not suitable for metal genres

DW MDD Single Pedal Gun MetalSingle bass drum pedalNew flagship of DW HardwareMaterial: AluminiumDirect driveLaterally...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513866
$857
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 6000AX Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

DW 6000AX Pedal

by DW
Rock Traditional Single Kick
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single pedal design
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to single kick techniques
  • • Less impressive than double pedals

DW 6000AX PedalFoot PedalWith DW's popular and eccentric Accelerator chain driveRadius rod baseBearing Rocker...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 249887
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 2000A Single Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DW 2000A Single Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Pop Traditional Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic single pedal design
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Easy setup and adjustment
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to single kick techniques
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 2000A Single Bass Drum PedalKick Drum Foot PedalSingle metal chainAccelerator driveAdjustable foot pedal angleSteel...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613599
$125
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 5000AD4 Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DW 5000AD4 Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Traditional Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Easy setup and adjustment
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Classic single pedal design
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 5000AD4 Bass Drum PedalSingle Bass Drum PedalTurbo eccentric chain motion for increased speed and sensitivityThe...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 282815
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
DW 3000A Single Bass Drum Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

DW 3000A Single Bass Drum Pedal

by DW
Standard Setup Pop Traditional
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Cost-effective solution
✗ CONS
  • • Less impressive than double pedals
  • • No double bass capabilities

DW 3000A Single Bass Drum PedalSingle Foot PedalDesigned for every drummer in all music genres and stylesDouble...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 586368
$197
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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