Deep Bass Drum & Shallow Bass Drum

[spartacus1989]

Whats the difference in sound quality between a 24"x14" and a 24"x20" bass drum??

[bojangleman]

good question, i would like to see the answer to this too!

Whats the difference in sound quality between a 24"x14" and a 24"x20" bass drum??

Alex

[Madwatch]

The fundamental note will be the same. The 24x20 will move more air and resonate more than the 24x14. It will also have a big boomy sound. For Rock I like the 24x20 or even a 24x18 better than a 24x14 , but it depends on the type of music you play as to what would be the best fit. I had a old classic ludwig kit that had a 24x16 kick and I liked it alot but would have preferred a 24x18 , but they didnt make one at the time. For what I play I definately wouldnt want the 14in depth because I want more boom in my sound. Having said that when I got a new kick drums for my pork pie set I went with a 28x20 which is massive and also a 20x20. I like to have options depending on who I play with. My latest kit has a 26x14 which is great but I think when you get up in the 26 and up category everything sounds massive. Not sure if that helps you... Im sure others will chime in.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I dont think its a matter of difference in sound quality, with an equally well built shell and the same heads, the sound quality would be the same. I think the difference would be mainly in your liking or not liking the sound.

[Ironcobra]

It sounds just how it looks, the shallow bass sounds flatter, and the deeper bass sounds more focused. like a jazz bass vs a hip hop bass.