Open to International Bidders! This No Reserve auction, is for a vintage 1963 Rogers model 396R "SwivoMatic" hinged-heel footboard Bass Drum Pedal.

 A zerox fotocopy of the original Swivomatic owner's manual is included with this auction.

This Vintage Swivomatic pedal is in excellent condition, and it really plays beautifully! The two-piece footboard has just a minor amount of visible wear on the sides and the bottom, but the top surface is extremely clean and brightly polished.The center casting assembly is clean as a whistle, and it doesn't show any surface wear. All of the chrome plated parts are equally well preserved, even the center hub assembly looks new. A new generic hard felt beater has been installed on the original Rogers metal post included to complete the picture.

This older patent-pending pre-CBS pedal uses Torrington needle bearings, which are critical for smooth, high-speed action.  

In cleaning this pedal, I polished, de-burred and then re-lubricated the center rotator axle assembly. The beater rotates smoothly, and has no play. These Swivo pedals show up frequently on e-bay with worn out components and missing parts. A genuine Rogers tension spring has been installed.This pedal has a steel chrome-plated metal connector hub underneath the footboard (see picture), plus it comes with the original bass drum hoop mounting clamp. These parts are critical to this pedal, and are very difficult to find today. A brand new leather connecting strap has been installed, this pedal is ready for another 50 years of faithful service!

This is an amazing pedal, it plays as good as any modern bass drum pedal. The manual that I am including, explains all of the many functions of this pedal. You won't find a nicer swivo on the bay! A factory original Rogers hard rock maple beater is included with this auction.

The cardboard box that you see in my first picture, is a reproduction of an original Rogers Swivomatic BD Pedal box, and it is not included with this auction. 

Shipping and handling, including insurance, will be $15.00 to anywhere in the continental USA. International bidders, upon winning the auction, will need to supply me with a full shipping address with a telephone number, so that a shipping rate can be calculated. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auctions end.