Premier 251 Bass Drum Pedal – Vintage Direct Drive Single Kick Pedal (Pre-Owned)

A solid old-school Premier bass drum pedal, believed to be the Premier 251. This one appears to be the single pedal (not a complete double pedal setup) and it’s been tested as working fine as a normal kick pedal. Great as a spare, for a rehearsal kit, or for anyone who likes the feel of simpler vintage hardware.

What’s included

• 1x Premier bass drum pedal (single)
• 1x Felt beater (fitted)

Condition (from the photos + your notes)

Overall: used / fair condition, fully working.

• Noticeable tarnishing to the metalwork and general cosmetic wear
• Light rust / oxidation visible on some hardware (notably around fixings)
• Beater shaft shows oxidation and the felt beater is worn/aged
• Footboard shows normal scuffs/surface wear for its age
• A non-original knob has been added to help hold the direct drive linkage in place (functional, but worth noting for buyers)

Key points (useful for buyers)

• Direct drive style linkage (vintage Premier feel)
• Works as a standard single kick pedal
• Good candidate for a clean-up/service if you want it looking tidier (but it functions as-is)

Why it’s priced/positioned as it is (honest pre-owned note)

This is very much a player-grade pedal rather than a collector piece: it works properly, but the cosmetics, aging, and the added knob mean it should be listed as used and priced accordingly.