Bass Pedal Repair/replacment

[rasehead]

NOW RELISTED!! ON EBAY!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate_W0QQitemZ280184356549QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I recently broke my bass pedal, and thanks to my shop i have i made a metal diamond plated reinforment and bolted it to my broken bass pedal. it works beautifully and probably can never be broken. I was looking to make some money out of this and want to start mass producing it if people are finding problems with their bass pedal lacking good reinforcment. i was thinking about selling the diamond reinforcment with 6 bolts for $15 dollars not including shipping. Let me know if you are interested or what you think.

-Derek
rasehead@netscape.net

Click the Link for PICTURE!!!
i took out three of the bolts so you can see where they go and how nicely they blend in with the pedal, when the bolts are in there is no discomfort to your feet at all

[DanTheMan39]

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=10850

[rasehead]

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=10850

Mine is 10 dollars cheaper and is already in production and ready to be shipped.
you can buy it on ebay now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280178036565&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=018

[albinousrex]

nice job. im very close to buying it, ill see if harmonix will put something out to these poor people and then make my decision. Im ur first watcher though :)

[rasehead]

nice job. im very close to buying it, ill see if harmonix will put something out to these poor people and then make my decision. Im ur first watcher though :)

sounds good, you'll be pleased with it if you decide to get it.

[albinousrex]

does it go down all the way to the bottom, im still just a little worried that if anything goes wrong and now my warrenty's voided, my petal now broke leaving the smallest bit of plastic behind that it seems might even be small enough to slip through here. Sorry about all these questions, im just trying to do whats best... the whole situations getting to me. why couldnt harmonix have just made a metal petal in teh first place

[rasehead]

does it go down all the way to the bottom, im still just a little worried that if anything goes wrong and now my warrenty's voided, my petal now broke leaving the smallest bit of plastic behind that it seems might even be small enough to slip through here. Sorry about all these questions, im just trying to do whats best... the whole situations getting to me. why couldnt harmonix have just made a metal petal in teh first place

i'm not quite sure what you mean by saying does it go all the way to the bottom. the screws will go through the bass pedal but only by a couple centimeters. i also need clarification by what you mean by leaving a bit of plastic that "seems might even be small enough to slip through here."

thanks
sorry harmonix didn't give us and adequate product!!

[albinousrex]

i mean my petal broke at the pivot point, right near the rod, not in the center of teh petal, the very bottom

[rasehead]

i mean my petal broke at the pivot point, right near the rod, not in the center of teh petal, the very bottom


oo, i see what you mean, the drill points do not go that far down, but i can make you a special plate that has drilling holes at the very bottom of the plate, let me know how much room from the bottom the break is so i can make sure to accomodate you with the best screw size/ placement for them

[albinousrex]

truthfully, right now i cant tell you, my drums are downstairs and frankly im too lazy to check but its about 1/4 of an inch, it is an extremely small amount of plastic left on the rod. It was just a clean cut at the bottom that at first made me think the rod just snapped out of its spot. if you need exacts, i can measure tomorrow but im not looking to fix my broken one, i have already ordered my new one, i just dont want to put this metal plate on it and have it break below the plate like the same spot it did before

[Fuze54]

this looks very very promising, I'm probably going to buy this after I get my first pay check, looks very nice too! thanks for putting this out.

[rasehead]

truthfully, right now i cant tell you, my drums are downstairs and frankly im too lazy to check but its about 1/4 of an inch, it is an extremely small amount of plastic left on the rod. It was just a clean cut at the bottom that at first made me think the rod just snapped out of its spot. if you need exacts, i can measure tomorrow but im not looking to fix my broken one, i have already ordered my new one, i just dont want to put this metal plate on it and have it break below the plate like the same spot it did before

your case was different than mine in that mine broke in the center. So, the plate is off from the pivot point of the pedal, but only by about centimeter. For you i would have to make an extension of the plate so it covers the pivot point and use smaller screws to go into the pivot point so i don't screw into the actual place where the pivot goes. or screw it into the pedal diagonally. if you could send me your pedal we could do a custom plate that would work for your situation. please e-mail rasehead@netscape.net so we can exchange contact information if you are interested.

[HERSHYSQUIRT]

Nice fab work. My petal broke within five days of the games release after Best Buy replaces it I was going to fab something like yours but use one of those chrome foot shaped gas petals to do the trick. If that doesnt work I like your Idea email me and we do some business:) harley_street_ride@yahoo.com

[Fuze54]

hi, just a quick note, what would i need exactly to attach the reinforcement to my kick pedal? its not broken yet (I play with no shoes on and tell everyone to do so lol), but this reinforcement looks like it will solve my worries of the damn thing breaking under too much stress.

[rasehead]

hi, just a quick note, what would i need exactly to attach the reinforcement to my kick pedal? its not broken yet (I play with no shoes on and tell everyone to do so lol), but this reinforcement looks like it will solve my worries of the damn thing breaking under too much stress.

All you need is a phillips head screw driver. The reinforcement comes with 6 self drilling screws. It is a good idea to get reinforcement now becuase it is easier to install when the pedal is not yet broken

[c3ntrfuge]

I've already broken 2 foot pedals. Could you send it out tomorrow morning?

[rasehead]

the quickest i could get this out is probably wednesday afternoon. maybe morning.
If you have a drill motor and drill bit i can put it in mail tomorow afternoon or wednesday morning. if you don't and need the self drilling screws i can get it shipped most likely wednesday night or for sure thursday morning

[Fuze54]

that is awesome, I hope you can wait 2 weeks, because I wont get paid until then...:( if your shipment sells out before then or your sell times out on ebay, can I email you then?

[rasehead]

no problem, once the ebay post runs out i will post another one.

[derrikirred]

It looks like it needs some grip for your foot. I only wear socks when I play and it looks like my feet would slip right off.

[rasehead]

It looks like it needs some grip for your foot. I only wear socks when I play and it looks like my feet would slip right off.


well me and my friend have been playing with it for hours and havn't had any slippage. the pedal isn't at much of an incline and slippage has never been a problem, we play in socks too

[rockingnow]

rasehead,

Can you post a picture showing the bottom of the pedal were the screws go thru???

Im about to purchase it on ebay but want to make sure the screws arent deep.

Thanks

R

[derrikirred]

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=10850

I'm curious to see what you have to offer and compare the two.

[c3ntrfuge]

Well, I was your first customer!

I broke my bass pedal in half, then I broke my friend's bass pedal in half. I'm a good friend huh? 2 days, 2 broken pedals. I'll be sure and let everyone know if it is what he says it is. I can breaks some pedals with my skinny 140lb body.

[rasehead]

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT ON EBAY!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate_W0QQitemZ280178036565QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Physic4lGr4fiti]

I'm very interested in buying this, im probably going to tomorrow afternoon. My dad said he was going to try and make me something, so we'll see how that works out and if it doesn't I'll definately invest in this. How long are you planning on selling these for?

[rasehead]

I'm very interested in buying this, im probably going to tomorrow afternoon. My dad said he was going to try and make me something, so we'll see how that works out and if it doesn't I'll definately invest in this. How long are you planning on selling these for?

alright, sounds good! i'm selling until i make one million dollars :)

[albinousrex]

just curious as to how much you have made so far?

[rasehead]

just curious as to how much you have made so far?

well...we've sold 17 pedals so far. been making them for 2 days now, trying to keep up. any pedal bought before friday afternoon should be shipped by that day.

[rasehead]

check out our new pictures...they're on the other thread too :p

[rasehead]

well i guess my other thread got closed..... i guess thats cool

bass pedals are being send tomorow guys, sorry for the wait

[StoneyW66]

just ordered mine off ebay. sent paypel and everything. it will be under user name FormulaW66. i noticed my pedal was flexing and when i looked closer it was starting to crack on the sides. i oredred a replacement from them and when i get the new one ill bolt this plate to it.

looks like nice work i look forward to getting it.

[rasehead]

want a bumber sticker?

[StoneyW66]

want a bumber sticker?

is this a joke or do you really have a bumper sticker to send me :D

[rasehead]

hey guys, all purchases made before monday and that have paid me will be sent on monday!!! thanks for you patience guys!!!

[albinousrex]

I sent you a PM, never got a reply. Are you working on anything for pedals that snapped at the very bottom? If you have anything, im for sure gonna buy it

[rasehead]

woops, sorry bout that. buy ya the plate extends down to the bottom of the pedal and if you need holes in the bottom if its cracked there let me know and i will drill the extra holes for you and give you extra screws.

[albinousrex]

I think im gonna buy it, let me look at my pedal tomorrow, it might have cracked too low that a screw cant even be drilled into it. Ill look in the mornign and send you a PM. My petal cracked very very low down. maybe I can even get up a picture. Ill keep u updated

[watsurdamage]

any shipping to canada? picked this up in ohio last week.

[RavagerX]

I will buy one of these if I hear some positive responses....sounds like you have a good thing going.

[rasehead]

ya guys due to popular demand i have relisted the item. AS you might have noticed i have some competition now, but you might want to note that his is 20 dollars more expensive and uses tape!?!?!

[Mercy]

When i heard RB would not be released till dec 17-18 here in canada i was bummed out, to say the least....

But in a way i am somewhat thankful,

I have been watching and looking here for info regarding what progress that they (EA/Harm) have been making in terms of the problems being found in some of the equipment.... (mic, guitar, drums)

And i am sure they are working hard to get things smoothed out, finding the correct process to weed out problem parts and what nots.....

Regardless, of the strides they may make i am planning ahead to make the best out of what i get.....

I plan on making two ajustments to the drum kit (As the hope is they are problem free from the box)

1. I am giving Ras here a chance , that his plate will do the trick, and give support to the pedal....
2. I have also decided to mod the skins, to dampen the toms,.....


Although i do not have the plate just yet, its was to have been sent out today... I believe Ras did a good job in his choice of material ( Diamond Plate ) instead of just any type of steel/alum plate.....

And no doubt should do the job and support the weak plastic ....

Although it should have never been needed, (Ea/Harm) should have thought this one out a little more, i think overall this is a great and easy solution , and with a few turns here and there, 1 base petal with with the proper support .....

Well Done....

[Baroo]

Rasehead where is my pedal cover man?????

:confused:

[Ronin]

and this is after my guitar already has some synching issue and i've been waiting on that one since the 20th lol..

so, anyway good call on the covers. i would order one from you right now, but i've got access to a shop too so i may as well just fabricate one myself tomorrow.

but i won't crowd out your business and start selling lol, that's all you.

good luck

[rasehead]

and this is after my guitar already has some synching issue and i've been waiting on that one since the 20th lol..

so, anyway good call on the covers. i would order one from you right now, but i've got access to a shop too so i may as well just fabricate one myself tomorrow.

but i won't crowd out your business and start selling lol, that's all you.

good luck

haha, thanks. Good luck with your fabrication, let me know how it turns out :)

[new new]

Got my metal-pedal reinforcement from Rasehead last night. He included awesome instructions and everything necessary to very easily install it.

It feels extremely solid and is comfortable on my bare feet. He cut it to the perfect size as well. I can't say enough!

Thank you so much Rasehead, I hope you make that million dollars you were talking about!

[steelcurtain187]

I bought a few of these from you on ebay :D Can't wait to get them :cool:

[Zemuron]

Just broke my pedal as well. Jumped over to Ebay and bought one of the covers. Thanks Rasehead. Ill post again when I get it.

[roqIIDX]

Very interested, shot you a question over ebay. Will probably pick one up. =)

[StoneyW66]

Just got mine yesterday. VERY NICE!!!!. came with plate, screws, and color instructions with pictures. very profesional. ill be leaving you positive feed back on ebay thanks.

makes the petal feel very sturdy and more real. there is no flex at all. even makes it easier to play. easy to install too.

Thanks again.

[Wilson12466]

Can you argue with it only being 15 dollars? Just don't go see a movie and BAM!! you can get a new pedal.

[mzox210]

cool i order mine today

[rasehead]

Hey guys, i thought i would let you know that i got a mention in an editorial from filefront.com and i thought it was pretty cool, the mention is towards the bottom. I encourage you to check it out. He also talks about other option that you have for dealing with the problem

http://news.filefront.com/editorial-the-high-cost-of-rock-band-peripheral-replacement/

[Draconis77]

Congrats. Seems your little business is becoming quite popular :D

[steelcurtain187]

Congrats. Seems your little business is becoming quite popular :D

That must feel awesome to get mentioned like that :cool:

[Draconis77]

bumping for lots of people asking about their broken pedals.

[KingNuclear]

I'm the kind of person, if something looks good, for the right price I will buy it without thought.


I rarely play the drums, but I made the purchase just for the look of it.

Whats 20 bucks? half the bill of a dinner at a nice place to eat.


also www.ghskinz.com are hands down the number one in skins, trust me all three of my guitars have skins from them, and they are flawless.


-Nuke-

My New strat Fender!


http://n.b5z.net/i/u/6140560/i/RockStar_web.jpg

[rasehead]

I have some backstock now guys so i can ship next day or day after that once your order has cleared payment!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate_W0QQitemZ280182773822QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[=][=Scorn]

Rase,
Just ordered one as well as let a buddy at work know about your product the other day. He told me he ordered one as well. I'm hoping mine get here just about the same time that my set gets here.

Anyways, a suggestion. Have you thought about making the the whole pedal with the hinge as well. that way there are no holes needed to be drilled or tapping screws to add either. You would wrap the end of the aluminum to create the shaft for the rod or weld a tube on the end.

[rasehead]

[=Scorn;194213']Rase,
Just ordered one as well as let a buddy at work know about your product the other day. He told me he ordered one as well. I'm hoping mine get here just about the same time that my set gets here.

Anyways, a sugestion. Have you thought about making the the whole pedal with the hinge as well. that way there are no holes needed to be drilled or tapping screws to add either.

well actually there still would be holes needed because the magnet from the pedal has to be on the metal one. Also it would greatle increase cost because you would also need a place for the spring and you would have to have the alluminum shaped which would be more time consuming and costly.

Thanks for your purchase!!

[exiledshadow27]

just ordered one, by the reviews, it looks promising. one question... can you really beat the sh** out of it after the reinforcement?

[rasehead]

Thanks for the purchase.

And yes, you can beat the living hell out of it. You will break your foot before you breat the pedal. I actually have a video of my friend stomping on it with shoes on a concrete floor as hard as he can. I really should put that up here.

[rasehead]

Here is a video of my friend beating on it. crappy quality (razor) and i don't know what happened to sound, probably get a better one up here soon so you can really see it
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/rasehead/th_5fba9752.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/rasehead/?action=view&current=5fba9752.pbr)

[Steve McAwesome]

If my drim kit breaks do I have to retun the pedal as well...and with this I assume it voids the warranty?

[RBrafter]

Placed my order.

So Im also assuming by screwing this plate to the pedal it means Im voiding my warranty. It would be nice to hear from EA on this but Im guessing we wont.

[rasehead]

If my drim kit breaks do I have to retun the pedal as well...and with this I assume it voids the warranty?

Hey i am not sure if you have to return the bass pedal too, i don't think so but don't quote me on it. And yes this plate will void the warrenty but you shouldn't be needing it because the pedal won't break :)

[AVC808]

And yes this plate will void the warrenty but you shouldn't be needing it because the pedal won't break :)
the pedal prevents it from snapping, but it doesnt stop it from the circuit failing. so if the pedal suddenly stops registering hits, you could be screwed. but yeah, it seems for the most part people have not had to return their broken pedals.

[Keebler]

My only concern is that with a thin, flimsy piece of plastic, if you drill a hole in the pedal, you're likely to fracture it or crack it even more in the process. But then again, I've never drilled anything. Can someone address my fears?

[AVC808]

My only concern is that with a thin, flimsy piece of plastic, if you drill a hole in the pedal, you're likely to fracture it or crack it even more in the process. But then again, I've never drilled anything. Can someone address my fears?

it's possible that screwing it in may crack a bit from the stress, but since it's self-tapping if you do it right it should tap into it smoothly with no problems. and even if it did crack a little, it seems the whole point of this plate is to reduce stress on any points, so if there are little cracks, you should still be able to step down on it no problem.

[plankeye]

www.woodrockpedals.com (http://www.woodrockpedals.com)

This actually replaces the entire pedal.

[rasehead]

it's possible that screwing it in may crack a bit from the stress, but since it's self-tapping if you do it right it should tap into it smoothly with no problems. and even if it did crack a little, it seems the whole point of this plate is to reduce stress on any points, so if there are little cracks, you should still be able to step down on it no problem.

The screws arent only self tapping they are self drilling, on the tip of the screws there is a mini "drill bit" that drills into the plastic first and then the thread goes in so there isn't any cracking of the plastic.

[rasehead]

hey guys, new auction. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate_W0QQitemZ280184356549QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dgco86]

Hey rasehead.. I'm pretty interested in the plate, but I just want to know a few things:

1. Does it matter if I have the older pedal (without that extra orange)? Will it still help the durability?
2. Do you ship to Singapore? How much would it cost?

Mine isn't broken yet, but I'm not taking any chances...

[rasehead]

Hey rasehead.. I'm pretty interested in the plate, but I just want to know a few things:

1. Does it matter if I have the older pedal (without that extra orange)? Will it still help the durability?
2. Do you ship to Singapore? How much would it cost?

Mine isn't broken yet, but I'm not taking any chances...

HEy, i'm not quite sure what you mean the by extra orange. although i think i have the older pedal too, because you can't see the hinge when you turn the pedal over. And of course it will help the durability,.
I will ship to singapore, it will be 11 dollars
Thanks

-Derek

[Keebler]

Has anyone here tried the Wood Rock Pedal yet? Looks like a great replacement!

[rasehead]

hey guys just about to reach the 300 mark, pretty cool i think

Check out all the great feedback!!!
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=rock+band+bass+pedal&category0=

[Wanny]

Mine also broke at pivot point and I decided to make my own reinforcement. Why? I live in Canada, no replacement.

picture : http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/Wanny1/PDR_0519.jpg

First my father got back the pivot and the pedal together by welding the plastics. Then my father used Carbon fiber on the top with the actual pedal shape, glued it with eurethane and put some rivets and washers.

He also put carbon fiber under the pedal with only carbon and eurethane, no rivets, that's why theres tape. I will remove it in a day or 2.

Well I dunno if I just voided my warranty, but it's now solid as a tank and I can actually play.

So harmonix, if I voided my warranty, what will some holes and solidifications do to you? It's not like you will use the broken pedal and make it in one piece again. I didn't touch anything else. oh well..

[EvilGopher]

I ordered a bass pedal replacement and had a supervisor from EA to call me so i could ask a couple questions. one of the things he said is that he didn't think that they were even asking for the bass drum pedals back and not sending you a return shipping label because all they can do with the pedals is throw them away. I quote him when i say "they are bass pedals, your suppose to step on them, they break." So i wouldn't worry too much about the voided warranty or "excessive abuse"

[RobTheBob]

Keebler, I ordered the Wood Rock one. I can post a review as soon as it reaches me. Might take a little while though as I'm in Sweden.

[this_is_Marko]

Hey rasehead,

I'm very interested in this but I have a question.
Since I preordered the game, i probably have an "old" bass pedal. Should I use the warranty to get a "new" bass pedal and then buy your plate or does it not matter?

[rasehead]

Hey rasehead,

I'm very interested in this but I have a question.
Since I preordered the game, i probably have an "old" bass pedal. Should I use the warranty to get a "new" bass pedal and then buy your plate or does it not matter?

Hey, this shouldn't matter too much. I have an "old" style and mine is holding up just fine. But you can do what you want. The plate fits the same on both pedals.

[this_is_Marko]

Alright. I think I'll get the new pedal then order the plate. I won't be getting the game until Christmas though so I hope you are still selling these in January. Good thing Activision doesn't have a drum game or they'd be blocking your production because you refused to make an "offer" with them.

[hazlettXx]

nice .

[PHiNiX]

If my warrenty was up

and i couldnt get my pedal replaced

and HMX didnt come up with a better pedal

i would have to invest in this

[Draconis77]

If my warrenty was up

and i couldnt get my pedal replaced

and HMX didnt come up with a better pedal

i would have to invest in this
I just got it to make sure I don't have to use the warranty.

[PHiNiX]

why would you do it so you dont have to use the warrenty

dosnt really make sense

[Keebler]

Sure it does. No one wants to wait a week for a box to show up before they can rock again.

[PHiNiX]

no matter which way you do it you still have to wait for a box

this is a my warrenty is up

or im not covered for some reason thing

[187_50]

now you need to fabricate a plate for the base too. we reinforced our pedal and then had our very base break. just an fyi. may want to start production on 2 shapes.

[PHiNiX]

i think that this is good well built/not wood

[blakbuzzrd]

The guy's hardly raking in the dough on the things, and he provides a much-needed service. I bought one, installed it, and love it.

I don't see the problem.

[Yim_Yecker]

Just bought one, I'll let you know how it works for me...

I just have a minor crack but this product looks awesome and pretty much solves all problems with the kit. Guess I'll just have to sing and play guitar for a few days.

[Super_Steezy]

any new auction?

I'm looking to buy one.

[ya_i_rock]

Hey, this is rasehead. I havn't gotten an email for a replacement pass word so i made this for now. Here is the link to the new auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate_W0QQitemZ280185390852QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Check out all the great feedback
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=rasehead&&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller&sspagename=VIP:feedback:2:us&iid=280185390852

WE ARE ALSO ON AMAZON NOWW!!
http://www.amazon.com/Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate-Diamond-Plated/dp/B0011GIBOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1198140807&sr=8-2

best three links you'll ever click, lol

[PHiNiX]

i would like to now has anyone pruchased this and used the command strips from 3M if so how did it work out, i dont want to create any holes in the bass pedal so if someone has done this can you post on your results

[AVC808]

i would like to now has anyone pruchased this and used the command strips from 3M if so how did it work out, i dont want to create any holes in the bass pedal so if someone has done this can you post on your results

i havent bought it, but i dont see why strong double sided tape wouldnt hold this thing as long as you make sure the pedal is wiped clean before applying it.

[MotorbreathX]

I might to pick one of these up to prevent any breaking. Of course I can't see the ebay site here at work so maybe I'll order when I get home.

[PHiNiX]

im about 95% sure that i will be purchasing it

i would just like to make sure that removable double stick tape would work

[this_is_Marko]

I'll make sure to leave you positive feedback when I get it.

Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas!

[ya_i_rock]

hey, just congrats to myself on the over 100 posts, but also here is a new mod my dad created out of carbon fiber, let me know what you think

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcement-Pedal-Metal-Carbon_W0QQitemZ280186263634QQihZ018QQcategoryZ122 517QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[PHiNiX]

your dad has to be like mine

a day dosent go by were he dosent think of improving things

[ya_i_rock]

Haha, yup. He's always thinkin of ideas. he's come up with a lot.
YAYA for parents with ideas!!, lol

[cashu2]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/cashu29/1224070520.jpgMine broke here, anything for this? I have a new pedal on the way but i'm sure it will do the same thing. It just seems with your reinforcement it would break in the same spot mine did, maybe even faster with the extra weight. Let me know, if you can't make something maybe I will try.

[Dizzy_DVL]

yeah, reinforcing one point can cause greater stress elsewhere, one made completely from metal would be ideal. Also diamondplate is pretty and all but it's kind of slippery at times, plain steel with skateboard griptape is a better solution imho.

Also has anyone taken two stock pedals with a headphone jack splitter and try to make a double pedal yet?

[ya_i_rock]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!
hope you had a rockin holiday!!

[Colte45]

Got my pedal today Rasehead, thanks! I'll be installing it tonight.


-Colte45/Ty22006

[SpudMcgee]

i just got mine , not broken yet thank god. but i did come across a replacement if i need one. i have a keyboard with a foot pedal i took it out and put a jack on it to fit in the set, works perfect. maybe better.

[RobTheBob]

Cashu2 and Dizzy, check this one out http://www.woodrockpedals.com/ I got one of these and it works great. No risk of breaking down at the hinge since you replace the whole pedal.

[ya_i_rock]

Hey, here is another link to auction because i have a new one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate-Pedal-Metal_W0QQitemZ280187255373QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks

[lvnomad]

I bought one of the carbon pads. here is to hoping it works. thanks.

[stoicaxis]

Does the EA warranty cover breakage of the plastic like the one shown on the first page?

There were only two options when i checked the site last (20 minutes ago).

Since i live in canada this may be faster than getting a replacement pad anyways, ugh.

[Yim_Yecker]

Got mine, works great! love it.

[ya_i_rock]

hey, what would you guys think about a plastic pedal that replaces your old one. Its a really strong plastic, cnc i think or something like that. We would put up a picture with a small block chevy being supported by the pedal.

Also, i've hit the 1000 mark for sales. Pretty awesome!
heres a link to latest auction for the diamond plate
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Reinforcing-Plate-Pedal-Metal_W0QQitemZ280188718243QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

only seven left for that auction, i have 3 left on another auction, once its out be on the lookout for another auction.

Hope you all had a rockin new years!

-Derek (rasehead)

[bgpdk9]

Not to take any sales away but you can fix the pedal even if it is cracked free and easily. Take a look at my post under the rock band forum for details. I will post a picture by tomorrow. My pedal was crack through on the edges. I modified the pedal in a way that does m not void the warranty. I've spent the last two days beating the absolute crap out of it and the crack has not gotten any bigger.

[Progged]

Did Rasehead disappear off the planet? I haven't received my petal mod yet. $20 charged....

[ya_i_rock]

Did Rasehead disappear off the planet? I haven't received my petal mod yet. $20 charged....

Hey progged, this is rasehead. I never recieved my replacement password when the website changed so i've been using ya_i_rock for a while. When did you make your purchase, what is your ebay handle. All items up until a couple days ago have been send, i am recieving an order today so i will be totatly caught up by today.

Please let me know, rasehead@netscape.net

Thanks

[Progged]

Shooting you an email from work.

[Ithilis]

Hi there. My pedal just broke and I'm interested in purchasing your mod as a fix, but I have a bit of a problem: the pedal broke roughly where the lowest screws on your plate are positioned. I wish I could take a picture, but I don't have a digital camera.

The crack is directly between the 4th and 5th (from the bottom) grip ridges. How will this effect the installation of your mod?

Thanks in advance.

[ya_i_rock]

Hey if you pedal is broken towards the bottom you must send me an e-mail over ebay saying that you need lower holes for your pedal as we do have a template to drill extra holes in the bottom of the pedal for those with break towards the bottom

Thanks
-Derek

[Chaz1776]

Thanks for this service! Wish I had come here before dealing with EA and their RMA issues. I will probably get one for the new pedal should it ever arise. Was thinking of doing something like this myself but your price is worth my time! :-)

[fostraight]

I just ordered the carbon one. My bass pedal broke a few hours ago, already ordered an RMA, but I'm definitely going to have to reinforce this one, at least until they release a standalone drum pedal that is (hopefully) more sturdy.

Question, though: once applied, can the carbon reinforcement be removed if I have to RMA that pedal for some other reason?

[ya_i_rock]

Hey guys, we came out with a new product to fix pedals broken at the hinge!

This will NEVER break, you can order it with a just the hinge if you already have a pedal metal. Or you can order it with a billet design, which looks really sick

we have em for sale of amazon and ebay

Hope all our customers our happy with their pedal metal!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rock-Band-Bass-Pedal-Fix-PEDAL-METAL-BILLET-with-HINGE_W0QQitemZ280195825420QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I also noticed a slight difference with the pedal in the fact that it is ever so slightly easier to press down

I can now beat don't get fooled again on EXPERT!!
pretty cool i know.

[derrikirred]

Seriously, how does your foot not slip off of that when you are wearing socks? I imagine you need some sort of grip.

[ya_i_rock]

hey, i have been playing with that thing non stop with socks, havn't slipped once and havn't had any complaints about slipping with 3000 sold.

[At0micGarden]

Amazing entrepreneurial idea, man!!!!

Wish I would have thought of it!

Just ordered a PETAL METAL from you on Ebay today. Mine broke off about an inch and a half from the bottom, so there's still almost 2 inches attached to the hinge. Will your standard template fit this?

[dfinmetal44]

:mad:I think it is great that their are people out there making replacement drum pedals but I think it is terrible that we have to by them. If their is that many that are breaking where people have to build them, then this is a defect with the product. Defects in products should be bought and paid for by the company not the customer. My son got Rockband for Christmas and we took the first one back to the store because of trouble with the guitar and then the 2nd one the drum pedal broke after 2 weeks. These Rockband set have big defects in them and the company should be fixing them not us. We have 2 other guitars and games for over a year with out problems. This Rockband seem to be good money down the drain. With in 6 months, your Rockband set will be nothing but broken junk unless the company stands behind it and fix these problem, and I don't mean replace with the same defective parts. Fix not Replace!!!!

[At0micGarden]

I agree, it's bull****. Not only that, but to replace it quickly, even the ****ing bass pedal, you need to let them charge 125 bucks to your card. **** that, EA. Send me a GD STEEL pedal so your ****, which I spent my hard-earned money on, will stop breaking. This is my second broken pedal.

[ya_i_rock]

hey atomic, ask for lower holes when you purhcase your pedal. please email seperately with your ebay handle saying that you need "lower holes"

[yeacuz]

Hey all,

I just thought I'd post some tips in case you are DESPERATE to play while waiting for your drum pedal Express RMA or reinforcement.

step 1.) break pedal
step 2.) find duct tape
step 3.) find hard flat board
step 4.) tape the heck out of hard flat board to broken pedal (make sure to use duct tape around stress point)
step 5.) stomp hard!! (ie. finish 'MAPS' on Expert)

(see pedal.jpg attached)

Hope you guys find this helpful (if not amusing).


Cheers,

Yeaaaaah cuz!