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The Mapex 500 double bass drum pedal, a high-performance kick drum pedal built for drummers who demand excellence. This innovative pedal provides a level of speed, control and durability unrivaled in its class. Whether you're a hard-hitting rock drummer or a jazz artist seeking subtlety, the Mapex 500 helps you achieve your full potential.

Duo-Tone Beaters Provide a Wide Range of Sounds

The Mapex 500 features duo-tone felt/ABS plastic beaters that produce a variety of bass drum sounds to suit any musical style. Felt beaters provide a warm, rounded tone, while plastic beaters yield a sharp attack and pronounced click. Adjust beater material and pedal spring tension to craft your perfect sound.

Solid Steel Components Built to Last

Mapex pedals are made of solid steel components and engineered to be reliable, durable and playable. The Mapex 500's all-metal construction withstands the stresses of performance and practice. Adjustments are made quickly and easily, keeping you going during gigs, night after night.

Enhanced Playability for Total Control

This innovative pedal provides enhanced playability for precise control and a natural feel. Single-chain drives with fully adjustable spring tensions react instantly to your foot. Compact stabilizing radius rods keep the footboard level even at extreme velocities. An independent universal linkage adjustment customizes the beater angle and throw for ergonomic perfection.

Mapex 500 Double Bass Drum Pedal

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  • Single-chain drives
  • Fully adjustable spring tensions
  • Duo-tone felt/ABS plastic beaters
  • Footboards with compact stabilizing radius rods
  • Independent universal linkage adjustment
  • Retractable floor spikes
  • Solid steel components

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Finish and hoops - one year warranty.
Hardware - 2 year warranty.
Shells - lifetime warranty.

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4.06

32 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great double pedal

Most Liked Positive Review

4

good pedal for price

these pedals are as good or better than most others of their price. I had a gibraltar double pedal i bought for $100, and i was not impressed with it at all. this pedal was my first wake up call on what a pedal should be like. i feel anybody would be happy with this double pedal's performance because of its great abilities in the categories of speed, response, and comfort.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Horrible mistake

After reading the great reviews, I bought this pedal. Someone else did mention here that there's no bottom plate on the right pedal, and this is true, and it makes the pedal feel light and moves around too much. It takes a lot more leg work to work it, the spring action is decent, but there's no power behind the kicks, and I feel it's because it's not heavy, or sturdy enough to whack the bass drum like you'd want. In the middle of a show I switched back to my single pedal and immediately felt the difference. I hope I can modify this pedal in some way to make it work, as I love playing double kick but can't afford an Iron Cobra.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing12
  2. Back-Up6
  3. Concerts2
  4. Studio recording1
  5. For Electronic Drums1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Not For Touring or Concert musicians1
  3. Not Functional1
  4. Poor Quality1
  5. flexes under sideways force1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use17
  2. Functional13
  3. Good Quality13
  4. Improves Sound6
  5. Feels like a cloud under your feet1

Reviewed by 32 customers

  • Good Pedal

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byAjdin

    fromNew Jersey

    Haven't been using for too long but so far so good, very smooth and responsive and seems durable enough for my practice kit. Wish it came with a carry case though.

  • Great double pedal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byAndrew

    fromMesa, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this double pedal a few weeks ago and I love it! I don't have a drum kit to use this with yet, but I have it set up to where I can do some double pedal training in my room to get used to playing with both feet. I'm excited for the day when I can set this up with my next drum kit sometime soon. #sweepstakes

  • Works great with my Roland electronic drums

    5

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    submitted8 months ago

    byMichael

    fromChepachet, RI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this pedal with my Roland electronic drum kit in my studio. My drummer loves it. #sweepstakes

  • I love this pedal.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBilly

    fromPortage Michigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great price..easy set up..all around good deal. The price was a sale item. And compared to other pedals that are similar this one does everything and more. Now can I please get my 5 bucks off my next purchase please?? Ps the guitar tech at the portage michigan location is the best set up man there is. He does amazing work and deserves a raise and a A+ for performance and quality craftsmanship.

  • great

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bystephanie

    fromwinnetka ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    loved it

  • Great Product

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJosh

    fromSan Tan Valley, AZ

    A drummer in my prime in his 30s and Drumming since junior high: feels light as a feather, however, if you're used to the heavier double chain drive style DO NOT BUY! I've never really been a fan of heavy pedals. I will use this on my electronic drum set and for home recording albums.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byWVDrum90

    fromMorgantown, WV

    Can this pedal be set up lefty?

    Can this pedal be set up lefty?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byryan

    fromundisclosed

    Does this double bass drum pedal work well? I want something affordable and works well.

    Does this double bass drum pedal work well? I want something affordable and works well.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKimberly

    fromMalta, NY

    Can this be used with the Alesis Crimson II electronic drumset?

    Can this be used with the Alesis Crimson II electronic drumset?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It might. The ability to use a double pedal on e-drums has nothing to do with the pedal. If you can fit two pedals so they hit the trigger as close to center as possible it'll work. If not centered properly it won't trigger The issue is how wide is your kick pad. Take a look at the pad on the Roland V-Drums TD-1DMK as an example

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byVoter

    fromundisclosed

    How wide is each of the beaters

    How wide is each of the beaters

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Mapex

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMusician's Mom

    fromMA

    Is this Maypex 500 double bass pedals the same as the Maypex P500TW? I'm buying this as a gift and want to be sure it's the correct one. Thank you.

    Is this Maypex 500 double bass pedals the same as the Maypex P500TW? I'm buying this as a gift and want to be sure it's the correct one. Thank you.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJustin

    fromundisclosed

    Will these work on any electric drum kit(specifically Alesis drums)?

    Will these work on any electric drum kit(specifically Alesis drums)?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It depends on the size of the bass pad, as long as you can hit the sensor without the beaters hitting the rim it should work alright.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byScott

    fromColorado Springs

    Will this work with an electric drum kit?

    Will this work with an electric drum kit?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The issue with e- drums is not the trigger or the pedal, it's a matter of space - will both pedals hit the trigger close enough to center to trigger.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySpec

    fromUT

    What's your best selling and affordable double bass drum pedal ?

    What's your best selling and affordable double bass drum pedal ?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    we can get you a few options. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up.