View Full Version : Tama Iron Cobra Jr.
crazydrummerdude
08-09-2003, 01:01 PM
i searched a lot for anything about this pedal but i could only find 1 or 2 short threads. people are probably going to say to get the regular Iron Cobra but i dont really need all of those bells and whistles. i just want a pedal that feels good and will last a few years. its just going to be staying at my house, i wont be gigging with it or anything. but my parents said i could get it with my birthday money and im not going to push it and ask if i can get a pedal that costs $100 more.
so what do you guys think about it. its nothing compared to the real iron cobra, i know, but pretend that the real one didnt exist. pros/cons?? and also does the Iron Cobra Jr. come with the carrying case standard like the regular IC does? thanks, any info is really appreciated.
well i have an ic junior and its nothing compared to the reg ic.. like u said.
its nice for how cheap it is. alot better than other entry level pedals. i just got lighter beaters, heavier srpings and lubed it up good and it worked fine. ive had it for almost 2 years now and it has no signs of any breakage or anything. its still in good shape.
the left pedal squeeks alot but thats about it
nass_88
08-09-2003, 01:48 PM
why not look on ebay for a second hand IC/dw 5000/eliminator for the same price as the IC Jr?
yourpointis
08-09-2003, 01:53 PM
whats the difference between th 2? can someone post a pic?
QiaN666999
08-09-2003, 02:02 PM
if you find a good deal the iron cobras will only be like 50 or less dollars more than an ic junior
QiaN666999
08-09-2003, 02:03 PM
Originally posted by yourpointis
whats the difference between th 2? can someone post a pic?
heres the iron cobra
QiaN666999
08-09-2003, 02:03 PM
Originally posted by yourpointis
whats the difference between th 2? can someone post a pic?
heres a junior
yourpointis
08-09-2003, 02:04 PM
whats the diff?
DaveLombardoRules
08-09-2003, 02:14 PM
I love my jr. IC. I get all the speed and power out of it I need. I play alot of music that requires a tremendous amount of double bass and my pedals have never let me down once. The adjustments are great and the pedal is just overall smooth. I've had mine for a year and a half and nothing has broke, nothing has worn out, nothing has ever happened to it to hinder my playing during performances whatsoever.
new drummer
08-09-2003, 02:18 PM
an iron cobra jr is essentially an iron cobra for much less. it just has a smaller powerglide cam, and its single chain. in my opinion, its the best you can get for the money, way above the entry level pedals. when i tried them, the ic and ic junior had a similar feel, but the ic only felt a bit heavier and smoother
the regular ic is generally thicker and has a heavier foot board. it is smoother because of the double chain. but yes the ic jr is almost as good.
crazydrummerdude
08-09-2003, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by nass_88
why not look on ebay for a second hand IC/dw 5000/eliminator for the same price as the IC Jr?
because im left handed and one will find someone selling a used left handed double pedal once in a blue moon.
thanks a lot for the info guys. im going to be buying the high tension springs, has anyone used those?? and anyone know about that carrying case?
Tama Drummer
08-09-2003, 04:37 PM
and anyone know about that carrying case?
http://www.tama.com/hardware/product/images/HP200TW-Free-Case.gif
http://www.tama.com/hardware/product.asp?ID=12
crazydrummerdude
08-09-2003, 08:03 PM
in that pic it shows the regular Iron Cobra in the case... is HP200TW the product number for a IC jr???? and you can get them for lefty pedals right?
bdrums
08-09-2003, 08:20 PM
the IC has independently adjustable beater/footboard angles for both the main and slave. the JR has an adjustable slave footboard angle so you can set it up closer to your hihat pedal.
it's a good buy, but you might have to spend a little extra cash to order the lefty. for myself, the IC JR was the first idea, but i wound up going with the SR because i could switch it myself, instead of waiting a couple of months for one to show up in town.
bdrums
08-09-2003, 08:22 PM
yes, that is the model number for the JR. hp200TWL is what you need, buddy
that carrying case is awesome. i use it all the time when i gig out, and haven't lost it or broken it yet. it holds things in place without any damage better than a trap case too.
yourpointis
08-09-2003, 08:40 PM
whats the price of the JR.
exitfuel
08-09-2003, 08:42 PM
you could luck out like me and go into the store and try em all out and decide to get an IC junior cos its all you can afford. then get the box home and discover the store has charged you for an IC junior but given you an IC. thats one of my favourite days! and my view is, if they cant deal with you properly and give you what you order and pay for then its their own fault! their service absolutly stunk the place up too. im not shopping there anymore. partly because they may ask for the IC back. lol
kimboy
08-10-2003, 12:12 AM
go fot the real cobras!
QiaN666999
08-10-2003, 01:08 AM
Originally posted by yourpointis
whats the price of the JR.
like 190 give or take 10/15$ depending if you get a good deal with a dealer or not.
crazydrummerdude
08-10-2003, 07:33 AM
i would rather buy it from a local store but im probably going to end up ordering online because i dont think any local places will carry the lefty version.
lol your really lucky exitfuel, i remember a member bought an Iron Cobra from a dealer but he took the display and the case because he thought the case was empty. he ended up giving one of the pedals back though :(.
kimboy, i would get the regular IC's but i dont want to push my luck. from what people have said its a decent pedal for the price, and i dont really need all of the gizmo's and gadgets on it.
is it hard to switch the springs to the silver high tension springs?? or is it a pain??
yourpointis
08-10-2003, 07:57 AM
Originally posted by QiaN666999
like 190 give or take 10/15$ depending if you get a good deal with a dealer or not.
190 american right?
crazydrummerdude
08-10-2003, 08:08 AM
Originally posted by yourpointis
190 american right?
right.
yourpointis
08-10-2003, 08:10 AM
thats about 265 canadian; better start saving up
crazydrummerdude
08-10-2003, 08:16 AM
me? oh ive got $160... im just waiting for my birthday so i can order a bunch of stuff at the same time.
yourpointis
08-10-2003, 08:20 AM
no i ment me ive only got 30$ and i still owe my parents 262$
crazydrummerdude
08-10-2003, 08:21 AM
oh lol... yeah then start saving :)
yourpointis
08-10-2003, 08:24 AM
hihi i just blew another 52$ on 1 of thoes pearl 3 way clamp things yesturday so i guess itll b a while till i get my double pedal
spitfire01211
01-29-2004, 03:43 PM
i got my Ic for about 225 and i think the ic jr ic about 175 but im pritty sure its not a 100 different....... look around for a sale maybe you will be able to get an IC for only a tiny bit more and if theres a guitar center near you look online becuz gc prices arent very good and when u find a better price thell match it .
Awful
01-29-2004, 03:58 PM
He already got an IC.
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