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Pedal beater.

Technical description: Foot-plate of pressed steel; whole mechanism nickel-plated. The beater holder is a non-ferrous casting. Return spring adjustable by thumb-screw. Clamp with thumb-screw at base for attachment of bass drum rim. Total mass 71g; head mass 54g (76%). Repair History: The beater holder casting has been broken and repaired. The beater is a modern replacement.

  • Date:
    First quarter of the 20th century
  • Maker:
    Premier [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    University of Edinburgh
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  • Place of production:
    England
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:length 300; height 265.