bass drum size

cdhps · 7th March 2007

what size of bass drum do you guys prefer when recording? 20, 22, or 24?

rynugz007 · 7th March 2007

What kinda music are you recording?

If I had to pick from one size it would be 22". Its big enough for about any kinda rock sound and still tight enough for about any other style. Lots of jazz guys like smaller kicks but if you're recording a jazz drummer chances are he'll be serious enough about his sound to provide his own kick.

22" is what you want. Be done with it.

drumkideric · 8th March 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by rynugz007

If I had to pick from one size it would be 22". Its big enough for about any kinda rock sound and still tight enough for about any other style. Lots of jazz guys like smaller kicks but if you're recording a jazz drummer chances are he'll be serious enough about his sound to provide his own kick.

22" is what you want. Be done with it.

Agreed.

cdhps · 8th March 2007

itll be mostly hard rock or metal. i have my own kit which is a pearl birch master itd set up as a house kit and it has a 20 and i thought about about selling just the kick and getting a 22 or maybe 2 for double kicks

ToneBender67 · 9th March 2007

26x14 typically. I also have 20, 22, 24, and 28 (all 14 depth) kicks at my disposal when needed. In my opinion a 22 or 24x14 is probably the most versatile.

cdhps · 10th March 2007

that 28-er must be a monster!

ToneBender67 · 10th March 2007

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Originally Posted by cdhps

that 28-er must be a monster!

It only gets recorded on average once a year and rarely gigged with (it's part of an early 40's Radio King set). It works well for certain things, although not many people request the "Gene Krupa-ish drum sound". I dig it though!

Drumsound · 24th March 2007

After years of tuning my 20" BD lower I finally broke down and bought a 22" and I'm quite happy about it.

flail19 · 24th March 2007

18"x 22" DW my friend

danranges · 5th April 2007

18x24 as of late.

i really wanna get my hands on a 14x24 or a 14x26 and a 14x18, though.

Slingerlando · 13th July 2008

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Originally Posted by danranges

18x24 as of late.

i really wanna get my hands on a 14x24 or a 14x26 and a 14x18, though.

I've got a 1976 7-piece Maple Slingerland with a 16x26 bass drum for sale if you're interested. $700.

chrisso · 14th July 2008

Mostly 22", although I use a couple of kits with 24"ers.
I think 22" is an ideal all-rounder.

AllAboutTone · 24th July 2008

Sonar 20 here..... love it.

Max The Dog · 24th July 2008

I just got one of the new 23 inch kicks from DW. 18 inches deep. It is a freaking monster. Clients freak out about it constantly. more low end than i know what to do with. those guys really hit the nail on the head with this one. Big balls.

cortisol · 2nd August 2008

I have heard some amazing kicks with sounds out of them that you wouldn't expect for their size. Also kick tunnels allow you to back the mic right off and maintain isolation and let the bass frequencies develop.

One 20 inch Gretch in Walnut absolutely blew me away with its depth and punch.

You and even try tricks like sticking a PA in the room you are recording and putting the kick and some of the kit through it whilst recording.

There are many prescribed ideas out there but nothing beats using your own two ears. And trying heads and tuning and muting methods.

So just listen and audition the kicks.

I've got a Mapex 20 Saturn series, 22 Pro M and a Gretsch Renoun 24 in mahogany.

Peace,
cortisol

vipunen · 12th September 2008

16"

beef · 26th September 2008

20x16" pearl master maple, I like the punch. Hitting this drum hard sounds like early deftones (same size).

7th March 2007	#1
cdhps Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Thread Starter	bass drum size what size of bass drum do you guys prefer when recording? 20, 22, or 24?

7th March 2007	#2
rynugz007 Gear addict Joined: Dec 2003 Location: cincinnati, OH Posts: 463	What kinda music are you recording? If I had to pick from one size it would be 22". Its big enough for about any kinda rock sound and still tight enough for about any other style. Lots of jazz guys like smaller kicks but if you're recording a jazz drummer chances are he'll be serious enough about his sound to provide his own kick. 22" is what you want. Be done with it. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lov...62853367074878

24th March 2007	#8
Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,185	After years of tuning my 20" BD lower I finally broke down and bought a 22" and I'm quite happy about it. __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

14th July 2008	#12
chrisso Gear Guru Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 16,836	Mostly 22", although I use a couple of kits with 24"ers. I think 22" is an ideal all-rounder. __________________ Chris Whitten

12th September 2008	#16
vipunen Gear nut Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 115	Size does matter? 16"

8th March 2007	#4
cdhps Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Thread Starter	itll be mostly hard rock or metal. i have my own kit which is a pearl birch master itd set up as a house kit and it has a 20 and i thought about about selling just the kick and getting a 22 or maybe 2 for double kicks

9th March 2007	#5
ToneBender67 Gear nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 148	26x14 typically. I also have 20, 22, 24, and 28 (all 14 depth) kicks at my disposal when needed. In my opinion a 22 or 24x14 is probably the most versatile.

10th March 2007	#6
cdhps Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Thread Starter	that 28-er must be a monster!

24th March 2007	#9
flail19 Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 760	18"x 22" DW my friend

5th April 2007	#10
danranges Gear nut Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 133	18x24 as of late. i really wanna get my hands on a 14x24 or a 14x26 and a 14x18, though.

24th July 2008	#13
AllAboutTone Gear Guru Joined: Nov 2005 Location: S.Carolina Posts: 11,471	Sonar 20 here..... love it.

24th July 2008	#14
Max The Dog Gear addict Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny Woodland Hills Posts: 371	I just got one of the new 23 inch kicks from DW. 18 inches deep. It is a freaking monster. Clients freak out about it constantly. more low end than i know what to do with. those guys really hit the nail on the head with this one. Big balls.

2nd August 2008	#15
cortisol Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601	I have heard some amazing kicks with sounds out of them that you wouldn't expect for their size. Also kick tunnels allow you to back the mic right off and maintain isolation and let the bass frequencies develop. One 20 inch Gretch in Walnut absolutely blew me away with its depth and punch. You and even try tricks like sticking a PA in the room you are recording and putting the kick and some of the kit through it whilst recording. There are many prescribed ideas out there but nothing beats using your own two ears. And trying heads and tuning and muting methods. So just listen and audition the kicks. I've got a Mapex 20 Saturn series, 22 Pro M and a Gretsch Renoun 24 in mahogany. Peace, cortisol

26th September 2008	#17
beef Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 294	20x16" pearl master maple, I like the punch. Hitting this drum hard sounds like early deftones (same size).

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