Bass drum beaters and mallets
Drum Beaters for Sale
This page shows drum beaters and mallets from Andante, AHEAD, Dixon, Jinbao, BK Percussion, Meinl, PDP and Pearl, including bass drum and timpani beaters.
- Andante Bass Drum Beaters
- AHEAD Switch Kick systems
- Jinbao Timpani Sticks
- BK Bass Wood Mallets
- Dixon Dual Surface Beater
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How to choose
Choose a beater by the drum it strikes and how much attack or warmth you want in the tone.
Beginner
Someone starting on kick drum can use a straightforward Andante Bass Drum Beater to learn consistent pedal technique before trying different materials. Check the beater angle on the pedal shaft matches your natural stroke.
Intermediate
Players wanting flexibility add the Dixon Dual Surface Bass Drum Beater, which offers two tones from one beater without swapping gear. Try both surfaces in the same room to hear how each changes the attack.
Expert
Touring drummers often keep an AHEAD Two Way Switch Kick Starter System for fast tonal changes between songs live. Rotate beater heads regularly if you play hard, since worn felt or plastic changes the punch of every hit.
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About Drum Beaters
Beaters strike bass drums, timpani and mallet instruments, and the material and shape change the attack and tone significantly. Marching, orchestral and kit drummers each rely on different beater types.
This page brings together beaters from Andante, AHEAD, Dixon, Jinbao, BK Percussion, Meinl, PDP and Pearl, covering bass drum beaters, timpani sticks and wood mallets.
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Buying Drum Beaters in South Africa
Looking for Drum Beaters? Everything on this page is priced in Rand and held in real stock at OneStopMusic — the online store of Marshall Music Pretoria. We deliver anywhere in South Africa, usually within 2–4 working days, and you are welcome to try the gear in person at our Menlo Park store. Not sure which model is right for you? Call 012 991 6077 — our team plays this gear every day and will give you honest, pressure-free advice.