Detail 01
Double tip
Two different heads on one shaft. Flip it to change attack and weight without picking up a second beater.
Product detailSKU #1274115062382
Vic FirthTom Gauger Bass/Gong Beater Double Tip
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Concert bass drum and gong beater with two different tips on one shaft. For orchestral and large-ensemble percussionists, not drum set players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral percussionists covering bass drum and gong parts
- Players who need two tone options without swapping beaters mid-piece
- School and community ensemble percussion sections
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — this is not a kick pedal beater
- Anyone wanting a general-purpose mallet for mallet percussion
- Budget buyers — this is a specialist item at $109.99
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
Bass/gong beater
Built for hand-held concert bass drum and gong, not for mounting in a bass drum pedal.
Detail 03
$109.99
Priced as a single professional implement, not a set. Reflects hand-built orchestral beater construction.
Detail 04
Tom Gauger design
A specific orchestral spec, so the balance and tip weights are set — there's no adjusting them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is one beater, not a pair or a graduated set
- 02No stand, mallet bag, or holder included
- 03Will not fit a bass drum pedal — it's hand-held only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on my kick drum pedal?
No. This is a hand-held concert bass drum and gong beater. It does not mount to a pedal.
02Why does it have two tips?
So one beater covers two sounds. Flip the shaft to move between the two tips instead of setting down one beater and picking up another.
03Do I need two of these for concert bass drum?
Most concert bass drum parts are played with a single beater in one hand. Rolls are the exception and need a matched pair.
04Is this suitable for a student?
It works for any level, but the price makes more sense for a serious ensemble player or a school buying for the section.
