Pedal System
The Revolution balanced action pedal system functions by balancing the tension of the head against the tension in a spring mechanism. These two forces push
against each other and hold the pedal and tone in place. This strong yet simple system allows for accurate tuning.
Overview
If the timpani pedal does not hold position, the fundamental tone or spring tension must be adjusted to restore correct pedal function. The usual source of the
problem is that the fundamental tone has changed.
In general, the spring needs very little adjustment: due to the strength of the design, the spring can balance against a slightly incorrect fundamental without
changing the pedal performance.
The balanced action pedal system functions correctly when the head tension and spring tension are in equilibrium. If the fundamental tone is not tensioned
correctly, or the spring tension is too weak or strong compared to the correct fundamental tone, the pedal will not hold in place and the tone will change.
Adjustment
Pedal holds in every position
BALANCED
SPRING TENSION
HEAD TENSION
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UNBALANCED
SPRING TENSION
HEAD TENSION
Pedal will not hold in every position
