Newest version of bass pedal?

[angry_jonny]

I can't seem to find any pics or info on this. Are the replacement bass pedals any different from the originals? How many versions have been identified?

IIRC, one thread mentioned a new pedal that sat a little lower (smaller/weaker spring?) and that the plastic reinforcement design was a bit different. I'd just like some more info to know which version I have, and thus the likelihood of failure and the need to proactively reinforce it (esp. now that I'm moving into Hard on the drums).

[kiralucifel]

I already posted this question with no reply.
To know if you've v1 bass pedal or not, the V1 has the little orange square on the top of the bottom orange plastic,
so here is the V1 bottom
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7382/160editpc3.jpg
so the V2 is not like it!

The number of under reinforcement crossing is higher and the end of the pedal is smaller.
But I still don't know if we need to get a metal/wood reinforcement to use it properly on hard/expert

[STALEYLIVES]

Damn I lucked out! I got a V2 pedal, a 2nd gen Strat that registers every strum, and a perfectly working drum kit. My set was made in November FWIW.

[kiralucifel]

Mine is from December (I think that's what's written on the box).
I think got V2 guitar and drum kit too, cause no strum bar (even if I was scare to strum too hard) problem and drum kit looks very strong, each pad made of soft rubber (less breakable)

[Phane7]

I bought mine on release date, last one Target had for the PS3. Thank you, I've finally confirmed I have a 2nd Gen pedal. I hope that it might mean I also have a 2nd gen guitar, haven't had a problem with the strum yet.

[Project_Mercy]

According to the Woodrock site, the plastic tab is there for the V2 and not the V1 pedals. At least that's how I read it. I do have spurts of ******ation occasionally.

[angry_jonny]

Yeah, weird. The phrasing is odd, but the Woodrock site does contradict the message above. I'm surprised there isn't more info and pics on this topic, as it's such a common problem.

So anyway, the square plastic tab is V1, or V2? Or is there now a V3 as well? Inquiring minds want to know!

[cjudd]

I bought my bundle back in November (release day)... The pedal did NOT have the extra tab in it... That pedal was toast inside of 2 weeks and the replacement pedal was exactly the same (no extra orange tab). Of course since it was the same... the replacement quickly snapped and I'm now awaiting my third pedal...

So... if they had V2 in the bundles on opening day... then it's possible that the tabbed one is V2... otherwise - I have to say that the woodrock site is right.

Hope this helps...
Cj.

[Project_Mercy]

I bought my bundle back in November (release day)... The pedal did NOT have the extra tab in it...

Same here. Release day, no tab.

[Ithilis]

Just a heads-up: I have the v2 pedal and it just snapped today. Not reinforced enough, I guess. It did last me a good three weeks, though. ;)

[Phane7]

I'm curious, my pedal doesn't have the orange tab and the surface underneath isn't flat like in the photo, it has plastic diagonal gridwork instead. Not sure if that's part of the difference, too.

[ElBeez]

My pedal snapped last night. Does anyone know if EA is covering that as far as warranty goes? I noticed there's no "My pedal snapped in half" options under the warranty listings for it.

Even if they do cover it, I'm in Canada, and 2-3 weeks without my drums is just not gonna happen. So here's what I'm dealing with until such time:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/Snazbrak/kicker2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/Snazbrak/kicker1.jpg

[STALEYLIVES]

I'm curious, my pedal doesn't have the orange tab and the surface underneath isn't flat like in the photo, it has plastic diagonal gridwork instead. Not sure if that's part of the difference, too.

That's the same pedal I have. I have had my set since Xmas, and no signs of wear or cracking. I think the pedals we have are the 2nd gen ones, since the one in that pic had ZERO reinforcement on the underside of it.

[louis0nfire]

The NEW version of the pedal HAS that orange square tab on the bottom, towards the end. The OLD style pedal does not.

[STALEYLIVES]

The NEW version of the pedal HAS that orange square tab on the bottom, towards the end. The OLD style pedal does not.

So the old pedal IS reinforced, and the new one ISN'T? That doesn't sound correct to me. That small tab would do nothing to prolong the pedal's life, but cross supports in the molding would. Those supports make the pedal much stronger than not having them. That woodrock site has their **** backwards I think.

[louis0nfire]

Reinforced where?

[STALEYLIVES]

On the underside of the pedal I have, there are numerous criss-crossing supports. These criss crosses make the pedal stronger and more rigid. The pedals with the orange tab do not have these, and look totally smooth judging by that pic on page one.

[louis0nfire]

Well my pedal with the orange tab has criss crossings and also has strips of plastic running vertically.

[louis0nfire]

Also, the picture on page 1 isn't of the original rock band pedal. That picture is of a woodrock pedal from woodrockpedals.com

[cjudd]

Also, the picture on page 1 isn't of the original rock band pedal. That picture is of a woodrock pedal from woodrockpedals.com

Yup - That pic is of a pedal from http://www.woodrockpedals.com... the finished product made from the combination of their wooden pedal and a V2 (orange tabbed version) plastic attachment from a customer's broken pedal.

It's my understanding that ALL pedals from EA have been made from plastic and have had the cross-hatching on the bottom.

I hope to be getting my 3rd replacement pedal soon (put the RMA in last Friday)... I'll let everyone know what version comes this time 'round.

Cj.

[meanie.lee]

not sure what you mean by tab. my pedal has orange on the underside does that mean it is the newer version or no?

nevermind, i just noticed the boxed area in the picture. so extra tab up top is new which means mine is the old one. :( is the new one better or worse?

[Project_Mercy]

I now have both versions of the pedal.

To confirm. The tab is on the new version.

Unless there's a 3rd version of the pedal, the foot pedal itself is not any more reinforce in in the 2nd version as the 1st one. The only differences are in the sensor and the pivot pin is slightly larger.

[STALEYLIVES]

I just put in a RMA to EA about my pedal. It works fine and still is in one piece, but if there is a newer version than that's what I want. I'll try them both out and see which one I like best.

[meanie.lee]

I just put in a RMA to EA about my pedal. It works fine and still is in one piece, but if there is a newer version than that's what I want. I'll try them both out and see which one I like best.

they let you do that? i wanted to trade my old pedal in for the newer one but didn't realize they would let me if it was still working. i can feel the hinge getting a little wobbly and it's only a matter of time before it actually breaks so i ordered the metal pedal but i don't think that will help with the hinge coming loose.

[cjudd]

Yup - That pic is of a pedal from http://www.woodrockpedals.com... the finished product made from the combination of their wooden pedal and a V2 (orange tabbed version) plastic attachment from a customer's broken pedal.

It's my understanding that ALL pedals from EA have been made from plastic and have had the cross-hatching on the bottom.

I hope to be getting my 3rd replacement pedal soon (put the RMA in last Friday)... I'll let everyone know what version comes this time 'round.

Cj.


Just wanted to let everyone know... I got my replacement pedal on Friday. It's a V2 (extra orange tab... and for those who care: I called in the RMA on Fri 1/4 and received the replacement on Fri 1/11)...

It has two extra support channels (two thin lines of plastic similar to and in addition to the original cross hatching) on the bottom of the pedal. Other than that (and of course the orange tab) it appears to be the same as the V1 pedal I've broken twice already. The two extra supports are in the heel area and run lengthwise up to the bottom of the orange attachment. Since both of my pedals have always cracked on the outer edge first and then run from one side to the other - across the width of the pedal - I'm not so sure this is going to help me. It's made out of the same brittle plastic material, it's no thicker than the original, and it still seems to flex just as bad as the V1 pedal did...

For any EA employee reading this... Since the V2 pedal has been breaking w/the same frequency as the V1 pedal (according to what I can glean from the posts on this site) - I truly hope V2 isn't the last version you plan to release. If so, this will have left such a bad taste in my mouth that I seriously doubt I will want to spend any more money on this game (future versions, upgrades, etc... or ANY EA game for that matter.) I guess that wasn't all that shocking to say... I'd bet there are many people that feel the same way. Just wanted to make it understood that enough is NOT being done to remedy this situation. I've filled out the survey requests that you send me after each replacement, but that doesn't appear to lead to any constructive outcome. You don't have to send me a personal note... A letter/email to all registered users would be fine. It would be nice to hear of your plans.

Hope this helps,
Cj.

[Project_Mercy]

Ah, you're right on the 2 extra channels. I didn't notice those before. Thanks for the tip.