Gibraltar GRC5-DB PEDAL ROAD CLASS SERIES DOUBLE

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

This double pedal fits within an "efficiency and endurance" approach: a drum hardware with a G Class Style look, designed to withstand repetitions, daily exercises, and concerts, while remaining easy to handle. Its positioning emphasizes stability, mechanical noise reduction, and comfort-oriented design choices, making it suitable for a wide variety of drummers and setups.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

This double bass drum pedal is aimed at beginner drummers who want to start playing double bass (rock, punk, metal, pop) with an easy-to-understand mechanism, as well as intermediate and advanced drummers seeking a reliable pedal to work on endurance, left foot precision, and stroke consistency. It is particularly suited for styles requiring a steady flow and fine control of dynamics, from heavy groove to fast double strokes.

Features and Innovations

The single chain drive offers a well-balanced compromise between smoothness and responsiveness: it provides a "connected" feel to the drummer, with clear dynamic reading and good tempo stability. The ergonomic footboard promotes comfort during long sessions and helps stabilize foot placement, whether you play heel-up, heel-down, or with mixed technique.

On the mechanical side, the patented spring suspension is designed to improve return consistency and reduce micro vibrations. The Spring Silencer system cuts down unwanted spring noise during play, a tangible advantage in rehearsals, studios, or at home when you want to minimize mechanical noise around the kit. Finally, the improved attachment system with a lateral butterfly screw makes installation on the bass drum hoop easier and speeds up adjustments between songs.

Sound

On a bass drum pedal, the "sound" largely depends on the beater + drumhead combination and how the mechanism transfers energy. The 90 g round beater offers a good balance between power and control: enough mass to deliver a solid low end while remaining manageable for fast sequences and accents.

Thanks to its double-sided felt/plastic surface, you can easily adapt the attack. The felt side favors a rounder, warmer stroke with less click, ideal for rock, pop, funk, and contexts where a present low end without too much definition is desired. The plastic side increases attack precision and clarity, particularly useful for fast playing, metal, or when the bass drum needs to stand out in a dense mix. The single chain drive contributes to a crisp response, helping maintain stable articulation between right and left foot.

Technical specifications

Drive type	Chain	Material	steel
Base	Double	Color	Grey

Type	double bass drum pedal	Shape	round
Drive	single chain	Weight	90 g
Style	G Class Style	Surface	double-sided felt/plastic
Spring Suspension	patented	Attachment System	improved with lateral butterfly screw
System	Spring Silencer reducing unwanted spring noise during play	Stability	stabilizing plate
Footboard	ergonomic