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This is a constantly updated gallery of the best bass or kick drum pedals on the planet. Whereas sticks are an extension of the hands and wrists, a pedal provides a mechanical link between your foot and kick drum. It is therefore essential to be completely comfortable with your pedal.

All the pedals here are hand-picked from the buyers’ guide pages of Rhythm magazine following a gruelling test process. So, have a browse and be sure to click through to read the full review for an in-depth look at each pedal.

First up: counting down to our top pick, it’s number five: Gibraltar’s Intruder