Pearl P-800CX Single Pedal

Pearl P-800CX Bass Drum Pedal — Chain Drive with Lightweight Portability

The Pearl P-800CX is a single bass drum pedal built around a sprocketless single-chain drive that delivers smooth, linear power from the first stroke. A brushed chrome footboard pairs with a Perfect Circle cam and DuoBeat two-surface beater for adaptable kick-drum response. The lightweight radius-rod frame folds up for easy transport. Click-Lock spring tension keeps the pedal locked at the chosen setting.

What Sets the P-800CX Apart

The sprocketless chain drive eliminates the cog found on many chain-driven pedals, producing a smoother pull and more direct foot-to-beater transfer. Click-Lock spring tension, protected under U.S. Patent #7754953, prevents tension creep during long sets. The DuoBeat beater lets one pedal cover both felt warmth and plastic attack.

Chain Drive and Cam Geometry

The drive system shapes how a bass drum pedal feels. The P-800CX uses a sprocketless single-chain arrangement with Pearl's Perfect Circle cam for a round, linear stroke consistent from heel to toe.

• Drive Type: Sprocketless single chain — smooth, direct pull
• Cam Profile: Perfect Circle round linear action
• Drive Action: Linear — consistent feel across the full stroke

Beater and Footboard Configuration

The beater and footboard determine how the pedal feels underfoot and colors the kick drum's tone. Pearl equips the P-800CX with a DuoBeat two-surface head and a redesigned brushed chrome footboard.

• Beater: DuoBeat two-surface (felt / plastic) — warm thump or focused attack
• Footboard: Brushed chrome, resistance-free — fast glide
• Beater Angle: Infinite adjustment with reference marks

Tension Control and Portable Frame

Spring tension and frame design affect playability and transport. The P-800CX uses Pearl's Click-Lock active spring tension system and a radius-rod frame that breaks down quickly.

• Spring Tension: Click-Lock active adjustment (U.S. Patent #7754953) — prevents drift
• Frame: Lightweight radius-rod construction
• Pedal Board Angle: Adjustable with reference marks — repeatable setup