Description
Overview
Restore the responsiveness and tension of your bass drum hardware with the Gibraltar Standard Pedal Spring. Designed to provide the essential “snap back” required for precise footwork, these high-quality steel springs ensure your beater returns to position quickly and consistently between strokes.
Whether you are dealing with a fatigued factory spring or need a backup set in your stick bag, these springs are engineered to industry standards to provide reliable performance and long-term durability under the high-tension demands of heavy drumming.
Key Details
- High-Tensile Steel: Constructed from durable steel to resist deformation and maintain consistent tension over time.
- Industry Standard Fit: Designed to be universal, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of pedal manufacturers.
- Two-Pack Value: Supplied as a 2-pack, allowing you to replace both the main and return springs or keep a spare on hand for emergencies.
- Precision Response: Specifically calibrated to add the necessary snap back to your bass drum pedal for improved playability.
Use Cases
- Hardware Maintenance: Ideal for replacing worn-out or stretched springs that have lost their tension, resulting in a “sluggish” pedal feel.
- Custom Tensioning: Useful for drummers who prefer a specific tension profile and want a reliable, standard replacement part.
- Touring Backup: A critical addition to a hardware toolkit to prevent performance interruptions caused by spring failure during a show.
Installation
Installation is straightforward and typically requires only a basic set of tools or pliers. Carefully remove the existing fatigued spring from the pedal assembly and slide the new Gibraltar spring into place, ensuring it is securely seated in the mounting holes. Always check the tension and beater alignment after installation to ensure the pedal operates smoothly.
Compatibility
These springs are manufactured to industry standards and are designed to fit most major bass drum pedal brands and models. Because they follow universal sizing specifications, they are compatible with the vast majority of single and double pedal systems.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Gibraltar
- Edition: Standard
- Delivery Format: Physical
- Weight: 0.07 lbs
- Dimensions: 4″ x 4″ x 0.03″







Marcus Chandler –
Good stand that does what it’s supposed to. The adjustability is useful. Build quality is decent.