PEARL P-1030R Drum Pedal Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- PEARL
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P-1030R Drum Pedal PEARL DRUM PEDAL
Congratulations on your purchase!
To get optimum performance of your “P-1030R / P-1030” Drum Pedal, please read
this Instruction Manual before playing.
overview
The Pearl Drum Pedal is a high-performance drum pedal designed to provide optimum performance. The drum pedal comes with the Control Core Quad Beater and Dual Chain for effortless playing. The product comes in two models, P-1030R and P-1030.
Product Features
- Control Core Quad Beater
- Dual Chain
- Footboard
- Heel Plate
- Power Plate
- Beater Setting Stopper
- Beater Holder Link
- Beater Angle Cam
- Spring Adjustment Knob (for Hoop Clamp)
- Upper Nut
- Lower Nut
- Click Lock Anchor Screw
- Wing Bolt (for Hoop Clamp)
- DuoBeat Beater (P-1030)
- Allen screw
- PowerShifter (P-1030R)
Product Usage Instructions
Beater Angle Adjustment
Depending on your preference, the Beater can be positioned closer or farther
away from the Bass Drum Head. This is accomplished by loosening the Key Bolt
on the Beater Angle Cam and swinging the Beater to the desired angle. Use the
Set Screw in conjunction with the Index Marks on the Beater Angle Cam as a
guide for adjustments. Re-tighten the Key Bolt to
secure the angle (Fig.3).
Tip
The most popular settings are between the “A” to “B” Index Marks. Settings
toward “A” offer increased power, and settings toward “B” offer increased
finesse. Settings extending beyond that range will be more extreme. For
general use, adjust the Set Screw to the center of the “A” and “B” Index Marks
on the Beater Angle Cam as shown (Fig.4).
Beater Setting
Insert the Control Core Quad Beater into the Beater Holder Link with the
desired face toward the bass drum head until it stops against the Beater
Setting Stopper. Tighten the Key Bolt with a Tuning Key to secure (Fig.1-A).
Make sure that the Beater Setting Stopper is flush against the Beater Holder
Link (Fig.1-B). To adjust the height of the Quad Beater, loosen the Allen
Screw on the Beater Setting Stopper with the provided hexagonal wrench. Set
the Quad Beater to the desired height and re-tighten the Allen Screw (Fig.
1-C). Tip
The Beater Setting Stopper preserves the height setting if the beater is
removed when transporting the pedal.
Tip
In the initial factory setting, the Index Mark on the Beater Holder Link and
Marking on the Shaft is aligned in the Window as shown (Fig. 2).
Control Core Quad Beater (P-1032R)
The Control Core Quad Beater has four striking surfaces, each capable of
producing a different sound. Please refer to the following chart to determine
the sound best suited to your playing style (Fig.5).
| Surface | Surface Material | Contact Area | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Felt | Horizontal | Warm Sound with Fat Attack |
| B | Felt | Vertical | Warm Sound with Sharp Attack |
| C | Plastic | Horizontal | Bright Sound with Fat Attack |
| D | Plastic | Vertical | Bright Sound with Sharp Attack |
DuoBeat Beater (P-1032)
The DuoBeat Beater features a Felt Surface (A) for a full, warm sound and a
Plastic Surface (B) for a sharper, punchier sound. Use the side that best
suits your playing style.
| Surface | Surface Material | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| A | Felt | Full, Warm Sound |
| B | Plastic | Sharper, Punchier Sound |
Spring Tension Adjustment
The P-1030R / P-1030 Pedal features our patented Click Lock spring tension
retention system. To adjust the spring tension, disable the Click Lock by
lifting the lever upward (Fig.7-B) and loosen the Upper Nut shown in (Fig.
7-A). To increase spring tension, turn the Lower Nut clockwise. To decrease
spring tension turn the Lower the Click Lock lever to engage the grooves
around the Lower Nut until you feel the lever “Click.” Before playing, make
sure that both Upper and Lower Nuts are tight and the Click Lock lever is in a
vertical position with both sides of the lever engaged in the grooves around
the Lower Nut (Fig.8).
Anchor Screw
To prevent the bass drum from creeping forward while playing turn the Anchor
Screws clockwise to extend the spikes downward into the floor (Fig.9).
CAUTION
Recommended for carpeted surfaces only. Use on hard flooring may result in
damage to the surface from spikes. Check to ensure spikes are retracted when
used on these surfaces.
Hoop Clamp system
To attach your pedal to the bass drum, slide the bass drum hoop between the
Hoop Clamp and the bottom lip of the pedal. Square the pedal and tighten the
Wing Bolt to secure the pedal to the bass drum hoop. The Hoop Clamp system is
fully adjustable and comes preset from the factory to accommodate a variety of
hoop thicknesses. To adjust, use the hexagonal wrench provided to loosen the
Allen Screw on the side of the Adjustment Knob. Rotate the Adjustment Knob
until proper fit is achieved then tighten the Allen Screw to secure setting
(Fig.10).
Note
If the heel of the pedal lifts while playing, loosen the Adjustment Knob to
change the angle of the Hoop Clamp until the pedal remains flat.
PowerShifter
The PowerShifter function allows you to change the feel and action of the
pedal by shifting the footboard position back and forth. To change the
position, loosen the Key Bolt in the heel of the footboard and move the
footboard to the desired position: A, B or C. Tighten the Key Bolt again
(Fig.11).
Note
Make sure that the heel is flush with the Power Plate to prevent damage to the
pedal.
Rubber Mats
To maximize traction of the rubber mats underneath the Power Plate keep
them clean and dust free using a damp cotton towel.
CAUTION
Periodically check all Allen Screws for tightness and tighten them with the
provided hexagonal wrench as needed. Periodically apply lube to all moving
parts such as the Chain, Cam Roller, Footboard Hinge, etc. for optimal speed
and extended life of your pedal.
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