Gibraltar 4711ST-DB Velocity Strap Drive Double Pedal

Double bass drum pedals have a reputation for becoming increasingly complicated pieces of engineering, covered in cams, chains, adjustment points and enough moving parts to make you wonder whether you're playing drums or preparing a small helicopter for take-off. The Gibraltar 4711ST-DB 4000 Series Strap Drive Double Pedal keeps things refreshingly straightforward: lightweight construction, smooth strap-driven action and two beaters ready to get both feet involved.

At the heart of the pedal is Gibraltar's dual strap-drive system, designed to provide a quick, fluid and naturally connected response beneath the foot. Instead of the more mechanical sensation associated with some chain-drive pedals, the straps give the 4711ST-DB a smooth feel that works particularly well for players who favour fast strokes, doubles and flowing footwork.

The G-style footboards and heel plates provide a clean, smooth playing surface, making them particularly friendly to slide techniques. They're mounted to a sturdy cast-metal frame, keeping the whole setup relatively lightweight without turning it into something flimsy that starts reconsidering its career halfway through rehearsal.

There's useful adjustment where it matters too. Spring tension can be altered to suit your preferred pedal response, while the connector bar is adjustable for positioning the slave pedal comfortably beneath your second foot. It's enough control to personalise the setup without requiring a mechanical engineering degree before soundcheck.

A pair of dual-surface beaters is included, allowing you to change the character of the bass drum attack depending on which surface you put against the head. Want a warmer, rounder thump? Grand. Need more defined attack for faster rock and metal patterns? Flip the beaters around and get back to upsetting the neighbours.

For drummers moving into double-pedal playing, or anyone after a straightforward strap-drive alternative to a heavier chain-driven setup, the Gibraltar 4711ST-DB offers a lot of practical pedal for the money. Two feet, two beaters and suddenly the bass drum has considerably more to say.

Features

• Gibraltar 4711ST-DB 4000 Series Strap Drive Double Bass Drum Pedal

• Complete double bass drum pedal

• Designed for fast, fluid double-pedal playing

• Dual strap-drive system

• Strap-driven action provides a smooth, naturally connected feel

• Excellent for players who prefer strap drive over traditional chain-drive pedals

• Responsive design suitable for quick strokes and double-bass patterns

• G-style footboards

• Smooth footboard and heel-plate surfaces

• Well suited to slide techniques and fast footwork

• Cast-metal pedal frame

• Lightweight yet sturdy construction

• Adjustable spring tension

• Allows pedal response to be tailored to your playing style

• Adjustable connector bar

• Makes it easier to position the slave pedal comfortably

• Includes two dual-surface beaters

• Dual-surface design provides a choice of bass drum attack

• Bass drum hoop clamp on the main pedal

• Practical, straightforward design without unnecessary complication

• Great first double pedal for players expanding into double-bass technique

• Suitable for rock, metal, punk, progressive music and general double-pedal playing