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The Miller Machine

Upgrade Kit

Upgrade Kit

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$16.00 USD
$16.00 USD
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If you have an older Miller Machine and want to upgrade to one of the new Solid-Body Beaters, this is what you'll need.

The Kit includes all the pieces and parts to do the upgrade.

Easy to install, video below.

  • Brass is best for a triangle
  • Brass Ball is best for a finger cymbal/crotale
  • Steel works great for all three

If you're not sure if you need the Upgrade Kit, or which one to get, send me a message and include a photo of your Machine.

[crotale, finger cymbal, Finger Cymbal Arm, Miller Machine Body, mount, triangle, Triangle Arm, not included]

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Easy To Upgrade

Upgrade your original 3/16" straight shaft beater (photo) to the new custom designed Solid-Body, Brass, Brass Ball, or Steel Beater.

Photo of a Miller Machine, Triangle Machine with custom designed solid body steel beater.

Better Beater

Beaters designed specifically for The Miller Machine.

Length, weight, and balance (fulcrum) all optimized for The Machine.

Striking Surface

Includes the custom-made red latex striking surface.

  • Natural Feel
  • Excellent Rebound
  • Minimal Stick Attack
  • Great Visibility in Low-Light Settings

Swap Beaters

With the Upgrade Kit you'll also be able to use any of your favorite triangle beaters that have an 1/8" shaft.

Black Swamp, Dragonfly, Freer, Grover Pro, Stoessel etc.

What's Included

  • Brass, Brass Ball, or Steel Beater
  • Red Latex Striking Surface
  • Hex Wrench
  • Eyebolt with Grommet
  • Retaining Ring

Easy to install.
Video below.

In stock, ready to ship, from Seattle, Washington.

How to Upgrade - Video

Matt O., La Mirada, California

"Thankfully, the new beater upgrades arrived just in time to use them on this run!

I knew the upgraded beaters would be better, but I was really surprised with how good they sound! I still play the triangle by hand when I can for more control, but the sound between my Stoessel beaters and the brass beaters with the upgrade is nearly indistinguishable."

Photo of Billy Miller in his Miller Machine workshop in Seattle, Washington.

Billy Built

Designed and built by Broadway Drummer/Percussionist Billy Miller in Seattle, Washington.

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Customer Reviews

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Christina S. (Longmont, CO, US)
How did you hear about The Miller Machine?: Word of Mouth
Brass all day!

Billy’s customer service is top notch! He promptly and kindly helped me out when I wanted to upgrade to the brass beater. It’s worth every penny and I’m grateful for the install tutorial video!

Thank you Christina! And thanks for your support. I'm glad the video was helpful too! Billy

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Dan L. (Chicago, IL, US)
The Miller Machine Upgrade Kit

The Upgrade kit is tremendous! So glad to have beater options now, as well as extra ties in case of emergency. And I received my order in an incredibly timely fashion-no small feat nowadays. Thankxx so Billy Miller!

Thank you Dan! I'm glad you like all the new upgrades. Billy

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James W. (Las Vegas, NV, US)
Incredible!

I’ve been using Miller Machines since 2015, and never hit a gig without them. An incredible piece of innovation that truly improves mobility within multi-percussion and musical theatre/Broadway setups. Billy is constantly upgrading and improving upon the designs—the recent beater upgrade is wonderfully nuanced. Thank you for all your work, Billy!

James! Thank you for this wonderful review! Billy

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Tim G. (London, ENG, GB)
Beater Upgrade kit

I’ve been using the Miller Machines on nearly all of my shows for the last 10 years and they’re great products and are totally reliable. The beater upgrade kit gives you extra volume and tone and for me it has meant I never need to resort to using a heavier separate beater to get more sound out of the instruments. Highly recommended.

Great! Glad the Beater Upgrade is working out for you Tim, and thank you for the review! Billy

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