Detail 01
Felt striking head
Softer contact than plastic or wood. Rounder low end, less attack, and gentler on the drumhead.
Product detailSKU #1273887993125
GibraltarFelt Bass Drum Beater with Standard Black Shaft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement felt beater for a bass drum pedal. Buy it if your pedal's stock beater is worn, lost, or you want a softer, rounder attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Warmer, less clicky kick tone in jazz or acoustic rooms
- Replacing a chewed-up beater on an existing pedal
- Keeping a spare in the stick bag for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting sharp click that cuts through loud rock mixes
- Anyone needing a beater for a double pedal — this is one
- Drummers whose pedal uses a non-standard shaft clamp
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Standard shaft diameter
Fits the beater clamp on most common bass drum pedals, so it drops into what you already own.
Detail 03
Black shaft
Cosmetic only. Matches most hardware finishes and hides scuffs from the clamp screw.
Detail 04
Single beater
One beater per package. A double pedal needs two for a matched feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pedal, drum, and hardware are not included — this is the beater only
- 02Measure your pedal's beater clamp opening before ordering
- 03Felt wears down and flattens over time; expect to replace it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my pedal?
It uses a standard shaft, which covers most mainstream bass drum pedals. Check your pedal's clamp opening if you have older or boutique hardware.
02Felt or plastic beater?
Felt gives a warmer, rounder thud with less click. Plastic gives more attack for cutting through loud stages. Felt is the more forgiving choice on the drumhead.
03Do I get two for a double pedal?
No. This is a single beater. Order two if you want a matched pair on a double pedal.
04Will it damage my bass drum head?
Felt is gentler than plastic or wood. It still wears the head over time, but far more slowly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
