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Anyone know about "Black Max" pedal Last viewed: 19 hours ago

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Its a new one to me.It came in today with alot of parts.I have never seen one of these before.All the parts that came with the load are all 1970'-80's parts.Could this be from that time? The only marking on the pedal is "Black Max" Made in the U.S.A.....Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Photos,please.I vaguely recall that name,either from MD or a visit to Thoroughbred Music in Tampa.

Posted on 13 years ago
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[img]http://www.bermudaschwartz.com/images/pedalblackmax.jpg[/img]

The Black Max was distributed for a short time by XL Specialty (the case company) in the late '80s, maybe 1990. I vaguely recall that the inventor wanted to start handling it himself, took it back from XL, and that was the last anyone heard of it. It has a few extra adjustments, and an interesting cam/pulley thing going on with the main spring. Instead of a chain, the beater cam is pulled by a rubber-ish strap a la a fan belt. Same for the linkage that wraps around the spring tension cams.

I haven't played mine in 20 years, I remember thinking it was really smooth at the time, but it never replaced the DW 5000 I was using, so it couldn't have been that amazing. Definitely a rarity though, I don't think I've ever seen another one.

Bermuda

Posted on 13 years ago
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WOW,I like to collect pedals and this is a new one to me. Kinda like a Calato Regal or that French pedal,that is very smooth and fast as the breeze.How about some more views of the pedal,Thank You,V

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Well of course you have one Jon!

So...you have over 701 cymbals....how many pedals do you have?

Did you see that I have a Caroline....:D

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Posted on 13 years ago
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That's 742 cymbals, and 31 pedals. :)

Posted on 13 years ago
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From bermuda

[img]http://www.bermudaschwartz.com/images/pedalblackmax.jpg[/img]The Black Max was distributed for a short time by XL Specialty (the case company) in the late '80s, maybe 1990. I vaguely recall that the inventor wanted to start handling it himself, took it back from XL, and that was the last anyone heard of it. It has a few extra adjustments, and an interesting cam/pulley thing going on with the main spring. Instead of a chain, the beater cam is pulled by a rubber-ish strap a la a fan belt. Same for the linkage that wraps around the spring tension cams.I haven't played mine in 20 years, I remember thinking it was really smooth at the time, but it never replaced the DW 5000 I was using, so it couldn't have been that amazing. Definitely a rarity though, I don't think I've ever seen another one.Bermuda

Thanks Bermuda, For posting your photo.Thats the same pedal i got in.I did play with it today to try it out.Tio me its somewhat feels like a Ludwig Speed King to me..Iam thinking about selling it.I don't collect pedals-{just the ones i play}-Would you know a fair price to ask for it?...Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Hard to say what it's worth, it's really more of a collector's item/curiosity than a pedal someone would be thrilled using. I'd think $50-100 tops. You can see where it goes on ebay, that's your widest access to a potential buyer. I'd put a $60 reserve just to be safe.

Bermuda

Posted on 13 years ago
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From MIKEY777

Its a new one to me.It came in today with alot of parts.I have never seen one of these before.All the parts that came with the load are all 1970'-80's parts.Could this be from that time? The only marking on the pedal is "Black Max" Made in the U.S.A.....Mikey

Hey

Mikey yes, that pedal is from 1986.... Is it Still Working??? They Are Rare, but I may be able to help you...

Posted on 12 years ago
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From bermuda

Hard to say what it's worth, it's really more of a collector's item/curiosity than a pedal someone would be thrilled using. I'd think $50-100 tops. You can see where it goes on ebay, that's your widest access to a potential buyer. I'd put a $60 reserve just to be safe.Bermuda

IF this is Jon, That Black Max Is Mine... Lucas (design)

Posted on 12 years ago
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