Could you guys tell me the difference between these two axis pedals other than the width of the footboard? They both look like they have the variable drive lever... but the X dosnt say it does... Is there any other differences? have any of u guys played both of these?

If you could please check out these links

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_axis_aaxx_single_pedal?full_sku=100100990

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_axis_axa_single_pedal?full_sku=446350








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Thats the difference right there:

X= No VDL (variable drive lever)
A= Yes VDL


Makes a bigggg difference because you can independently change the footboard height and keep the beater the same distance away from the head.








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yep- that's the difference, the VDL assembly.

from the Axis website:

"The variable drive lever allows the player to obtain the feel of any type of pedal with one simple adjustment.
The Variable Drive Lever changes the ratio of the footboard movement to the arc of the beater."
http://axispercussion.com/pedals.html

I own a Double A, an X, and a Longboard X. I like the feel of the A a little better, but I don't adjust the VDL too often.








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It's like being able to adjust between a Rolling Glide and Power Glide, or the multiple cams for the Eliminators

yeah thats what i thought... but dude look in the pictures... both of them have that pole thing... look luckaly i am a graphic designer!










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huh, Guitar Center goofed up.
The X does not have a VDL assembly, though there is definitely one shown in the pic.
Someone made a mistake there

the X strap assembly should look like this:










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The footboards look wrong in that picture too

wow stupid guitar center...lol what do you guys think of the A footboard compared to the x? it looks quite narrow








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i wish my Al-2 longboards had a footboard as narrow as my regular a-2








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Jriddim wrote:

wow stupid guitar center...lol what do you guys think of the A footboard compared to the x? it looks quite narrow

I like the narrow board~ feels fine to me. I don't really notice much difference when I'm playing.

One of my favorite aspects of Axis pedals (which became even more apparent this week when I bought a Trick pedal to compare)
is the 'foot clearance.' One of the things I don't like about pedals with a tower/post on both sides is that it can be a problem for big shoes, if you put your foot that far up the board (which I do) I always felt like the DWs were constricting because of this design.
I love how the Axis gives you so much clearance between your foot and the beater assembly.
The Trick is open on one side too, but because of the way the beater/cam assembly is designed, there's less clearance than with the Axis pedals.








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I was always under the impression that AXIS pedals were mainly for metal playing. Upon perusing their website I found it untrue as far as the endorsees are concerned. I've always liked the pedals though I'd have to wait for them to come down in price some before I'll own one.








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FelterSkelter wrote:

I was always under the impression that AXIS pedals were mainly for metal playing. Upon perusing their website I found it untrue as far as the endorsees are concerned. I've always liked the pedals though I'd have to wait for them to come down in price some before I'll own one.

Umm actually... they keep going up...








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Howepirate wrote:

FelterSkelter wrote:

I was always under the impression that AXIS pedals were mainly for metal playing. Upon perusing their website I found it untrue as far as the endorsees are concerned. I've always liked the pedals though I'd have to wait for them to come down in price some before I'll own one.

Umm actually... they keep going up...

Ahh yes. Until the next best thing that I can't afford comes out. Then they'll drop the price a bit.








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FelterSkelter wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

FelterSkelter wrote:

I was always under the impression that AXIS pedals were mainly for metal playing. Upon perusing their website I found it untrue as far as the endorsees are concerned. I've always liked the pedals though I'd have to wait for them to come down in price some before I'll own one.

Umm actually... they keep going up...

Ahh yes. Until the next best thing that I can't afford comes out. Then they'll drop the price a bit.

Trick comes out.... price goes up....


Might as well ebay'm and if their faulty at all me, xdoseonex, think i atemygoat ( you use axis right???) and M can help ya








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"I never said that gear makes the player...I just wanted to exploit the other side of the argument."

Howepirate wrote:

FelterSkelter wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

FelterSkelter wrote:

I was always under the impression that AXIS pedals were mainly for metal playing. Upon perusing their website I found it untrue as far as the endorsees are concerned. I've always liked the pedals though I'd have to wait for them to come down in price some before I'll own one.

Umm actually... they keep going up...

Ahh yes. Until the next best thing that I can't afford comes out. Then they'll drop the price a bit.

Trick comes out.... price goes up....


Might as well ebay'm and if their faulty at all me, xdoseonex, think i atemygoat ( you use axis right???) and M can help ya

I'm set with my Gibraltar direct drive 9610. I just remember the first time I saw an Axis I thought it looked space age and interesting. I liked the feel of no chain too. That's why I got the pedal I have now.








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