Big Bass Drum Thread [Archive] - DRUMMERWORLD OFFICIAL DISCUSSION FORUM

The Levee Breaker

06-18-2007, 09:31 PM

Here is the thread for those guys out there that like to use a Big bass.
You can post pics as long as you have a 24" or bigger. Enjoy

harryconway

06-19-2007, 10:06 AM

One 26x14 Ludwig. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u162/hrconway/134-3439_IMG.jpg

latzanimal

06-19-2007, 10:22 AM

I have 2 kits w/ 2- 24's, a kit w/ 2-26's, a kit w/ 24" and am working on refinishing a 36" just for kicks.... Ha!

fusssion

06-19-2007, 03:33 PM

pics please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sharky 007

06-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Sonor 24' Ludwigs 26'

The Levee Breaker

06-19-2007, 08:46 PM

I got my kit today so I'll try and post the pics i have. They aren'y good pics because they were taken quickly on my phone. Edit: Damn they don't work. I have to resize them?! I'll try and post em asap anyway.

mofle

06-19-2007, 09:59 PM

Sonor 24' Ludwigs 26'

How many snare stands do you have, sharky?

The Levee Breaker

06-19-2007, 10:26 PM

Ok, I've started this thread, and i can't do the pitures. I tried uploading them, but it says they need resizing. I don't know how to do that. Help anyone? Please?

Porker69

06-19-2007, 10:49 PM

If you have a PC, open the pics in microsoft paint go up to "view" then select "stretch" and type in the percentage of the image you want and it will shrink to 75% of it's size or what ever you type in.

For a Mac I havent figured out myself.

I should'nt be posting in here since I only have a 22" but I want a classic maple Bonham kit so very badly. I best go now.

cjl71178

06-19-2007, 10:50 PM

I really want a 24" kick...

The Levee Breaker

06-19-2007, 11:26 PM

I think that worked. Mine's a 28"x18". I love that BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!13074

The Levee Breaker

06-19-2007, 11:27 PM

Oh, BTW Thanks for your help, Porker69

DogBreath

06-20-2007, 12:28 AM

If you want people to post pictures of their own drums, this should be in the Your Gear topic. Please clarify, thanks.

sharky 007

06-20-2007, 03:25 PM

How many snare stands do you have, sharky?

Four in total!!!!!!!!

The Levee Breaker

06-20-2007, 10:42 PM

Sorry DogBreath, I didn't know that.

Deathmetalconga

06-21-2007, 01:41 AM

Maybe he can move it to the right forum. I like looking at these - even though I have an 18 by 18 bass drum. It's dinky, but because of the materials it sounds much larger.

Mendozart

06-21-2007, 03:53 AM

18"x24" Keller shelled DW's. This bass drum is a beast with the SKII / PS3 heads.

spartacus1989

06-21-2007, 02:39 PM

I am going to be honest, what is the novelty in big bass drums. For me the 24" is the biggest bass drum I'd go for but I don't understand why anyone would have a 26"+ bass drum.

Deathmetalconga

06-21-2007, 09:33 PM

I am going to be honest, what is the novelty in big bass drums. For me the 24" is the biggest bass drum I'd go for but I don't understand why anyone would have a 26"+ bass drum.

You get a big, thunderous sound with a big shell. The trade-off is less articulation - notes are not as distinct, because there is more resonance and more drumhead to move. Plus they look cool.

ledzepjb

06-21-2007, 09:38 PM

Plus they look cool.

haha, nice

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Madwatch

06-24-2007, 05:49 AM

Here is my Pork Pie kit with a 28x20 kick. I love it.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitFront.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitBack.jpg

spartacus1989

06-24-2007, 10:00 PM

The amazing thing is, that I have never actually seen a bass drum as big as Tommy Lee's!

26" Bass
32" Bass

Amazing!!

Johnny from the block

06-24-2007, 11:54 PM

here is my Tama (check sig for more info) I'd love to play one of those 28-inchers! mine's a 24"...

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6691/leuvenrit098mr5.th.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=leuvenrit098mr5.jpg) http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3654/leuvenrit100qn6.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=leuvenrit100qn6.jpg)

Legacyrik

06-25-2007, 06:56 PM

Here is my Pork Pie kit with a 28x20 kick. I love it.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitFront.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitBack.jpg

Oh heck yes! One word... Gong. Nuff said. You definately need a custom 20 inch floor though:)

mofle

06-25-2007, 08:26 PM

The amazing thing is, that I have never actually seen a bass drum as big as Tommy Lee's!

26" Bass
32" Bass

Amazing!!

If you see the Tommy Lee Zildjian adds, you see he has a double pedal hooked up to the 26'', and no pedals on the 32''!

spartacus1989

06-25-2007, 09:42 PM

If you see the Tommy Lee Zildjian adds, you see he has a double pedal hooked up to the 26'', and no pedals on the 32''!

Well damn me, that is cheating!!!

squid

06-26-2007, 02:49 PM

Do you guys have to do anything special with your pedals to hit your big bass drums properly?

The Levee Breaker

06-26-2007, 10:50 PM

Madwatch

06-28-2007, 02:05 AM

MadWatch, nice kit. 20" deep must be a whole lotta boomy, mine's 18" though so...
About the gong, i HATE zildjian cymbals, and think they suck, i'm a paiste man myself so i want a 38" symphonic gong for my kit. i will probably get an 18" floor tom though, 20" wouldnt fit in properly :p

Thanks! Its not as boomy as you might think it would be. I love the 40in gong... always fun to incorporate that into our songs. I also have a gong bass ( not pictured ) that I like to use with the kit sometimes. Its 18x16 with a 20in head and sounds awesome. I have been really pleased with the pork pie kit so far.

Madwatch

06-28-2007, 02:14 AM

Do you guys have to do anything special with your pedals to hit your big bass drums properly?

I dont really do anything special. I sometimes move the beater up a little depending on the pedal I use , but other than that I havnt felt a need to mess with anything and am able to play just fine with it. Obviously compared to a 20 or 22in bass your not able to play as well/fast and you need to adjust your playing style slightly but its not bad at all.

spartacus1989

07-30-2007, 04:07 PM

Thanks! Its not as boomy as you might think it would be. I love the 40in gong... always fun to incorporate that into our songs. I also have a gong bass ( not pictured ) that I like to use with the kit sometimes. Its 18x16 with a 20in head and sounds awesome. I have been really pleased with the pork pie kit so far.

How do you fit a 20" head onto a 18" gong/tom??

spartacus1989

07-30-2007, 04:10 PM

I dont really do anything special. I sometimes move the beater up a little depending on the pedal I use , but other than that I havnt felt a need to mess with anything and am able to play just fine with it. Obviously compared to a 20 or 22in bass your not able to play as well/fast and you need to adjust your playing style slightly but its not bad at all.

Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Adrian Erlanison (Cradle Of Filth)

Both use 2x24" bass drums. There speed aint effected. i think it is purly a case of getting used to the bass drums and tuning them right.

voldak

07-30-2007, 09:38 PM

You can still play fast with them, but it is weird. Like DeathMetalConga said there will be less distinction in between hits. When playing fast, it will probably sound like a roar, unless well miked. At least, that's my experiences with bigger bass drums.

My death metal band played a show with another group about 5 years ago. They had all of their stuff setup and didn't want to take it down. So, they told us just to use their equipment (amps and drums). Their drummer was rocking a 28", and it was definitely different than my 20" i was sporting at the time.

Madwatch

07-31-2007, 03:06 AM

How do you fit a 20" head onto a 18" gong/tom??

The lugs are specialized and angle out and clamp onto the edge of the drumhead. Its the drum on the far left.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/PPKit_2.jpg

Also I just bought a DW kit today with a 26x14 kick drum. Cant wait!! It should be here friday. I will post pics as soon as it gets here.

latzanimal

08-01-2007, 01:32 PM

I have 2 kits w/ 2- 24's, a kit w/ 2-26's, a kit w/ 24" and am working on refinishing a 36" just for kicks.... Ha!

pics please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the 2-24's among other stuff

spartacus1989

08-02-2007, 05:35 PM

Here's the 2-24's among other stuff

Crazy Kit!! Is that yours?

latzanimal

08-04-2007, 08:08 AM

Crazy Kit!! Is that yours?

Yes it is. One of seven kits with around 20 snares. The rack used to belong to Tommy Aldridge.

Ozzy Biz

08-04-2007, 08:47 AM

Yes it is. One of seven kits with around 20 snares. The rack used to belong to Tommy Aldridge.

...not to drop any names or anything....

Make sure you post pics of the new DW, Madwatch.

Madwatch

08-06-2007, 05:16 AM

OK , here is my DW kit that arived this weekend. So far I am stoked... The 26x14 kick is a blast.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/DW1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/DW3.jpg

Ozzy Biz

08-06-2007, 06:20 AM

Madwatch, what are the specs on the other drums?
The toms look like they may be 12", 13", and 16" and I'm guessing the Gong drum is a 20". Looks great by the way.

Madwatch

08-06-2007, 06:42 AM

Madwatch, what are the specs on the other drums?
The toms look like they may be 12", 13", and 16" and I'm guessing the Gong drum is a 20". Looks great by the way.

Thanks Ozzy Biz! Here's the specs 26x14 kick , 10x8 , 12x9 , 16x13 toms and 22x16 gong drum ( actually 21x16 with a 22in head ). Green snare is my old 13x6 pork pie.

So far its been a blast to play and sounds fantastic. The single ply heads sound pretty good for stock heads. I usually use G2's but might get some G1's if they will hold up.