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Not simply a reissue, this modern Speed King keeps everything that was great about the original and adds in some contemporary features to make it even better, such as improved cam bearings, a smoother and more durable direct-drive linkage, and heel plate bearings to quash the infamous Speed King “squeak.” And, it’s decked out in a high-shine polished chrome finish, so you know when this King has entered the building. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"webtext\" id=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched webtext-block--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe iconic bass drum pedal preferred by John Bonham and other legendary drummers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic, super-responsive direct-drive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern upgrades include improved cam bearings, smoother and more durable direct-drive linkage, and heel plate bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecked out in a high-shine polished chrome finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in vibey, throwback-design packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a nylon drawstring carrying pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e"}
Ludwig L203 Speed King Single Bass Drum Pedal
