Bass Drum sizes?

[DaveyBoy]

What bass drum size would make a bigger boom, 24x18 or 22x20?

Thanks
Dave

[onemat]

What bass drum size would make a bigger boom, 24x18 or 22x20?

Thanks
Dave

Depends on whose drum it is, what heads are in use. I have a '93 Luddy that's 22 x 14 and with the good Aquarians it's amazing. It's hard to have a general rule. I had PDP LXs and CXs for awhile and loved the 22 x 18..it was real nice. ALso remember what you hear on a record or in concert is almost always processed electronically. Don't exect to find THAT sound in a store, listening to the drum unmiked. When shopping, ask the seller if he will put your favorite heads on it...it's bound to make a huge difference.
Matt

[fourstringdrums]

It depends on a lot of factors: The heads, the tuning, the shell material, shell thickness, even the room that you're in. There are some that swear that a 20" can get more low end than a 24" depending on how they tune it.

[Deathmetalconga]

What bass drum size would make a bigger boom, 24x18 or 22x20?

Thanks
Dave

How do you define boom? All other things being equal, a smaller, deeper drum will give you more punch, while a bigger, shallower one will give you more low frequency.

[KarlCrafton]

What bass drum size would make a bigger boom, 24x18 or 22x20?

Thanks
Dave

Here's my 2 cents and experience....

The 24X18 will get a fatter sounding note than the 22X20.

IME, when you get into the 22" and under size, the 20" length shell sometimes starts getting a lagging between the attack & tone, and you can start getting the 'inside the basketball' ring going on. It's a cool looking drum when it's 20" deep, but in a 22, the 18 deep shell sounds beefier than a 20X22.

A 24X18 gets a really nice beefy tone, and a good attack sound.
Even though it's a 24, it's also a pretty controlable size drum if you are "new" to larger bass drums, and a fun, comfortable playing drum as well.

There are a couple kits out these days that offer 18X24 kicks.

But.... if your going custom, you'd be better off getting a 24X20 if you want a really big sound.

I have several 26 & 28" bass drums, and they range from 16 to 20" deep (each).
What?! I like bass drums Ok?!! haha!

Anyway, in both (26 & 28") sizes, the 20" deep size has a better blend of attack, tone, and length of note than the 16" or 18" deep shells..there's just something about that 20" depth on 24" and up shells.

I've also recently played on (and heard it played by others), a 20X24" kick, and it sounded really great. I'd love to have a 20X24 in my arsenal.
I have a cool, old 14x24 Ludwig (Olive badge with reinforcing rings).

A 24" kick is a way cool size, and your fellow players will like being able to hear the kick really well when you play in rehersal, and especially on stage.

The different bands I play in all LOVE my 20X26" bass drum, and I get TONS of compliments and positive comments on it at every show I play from other bands members, drummers, audience & sound guys.

I've never had any negative comments on it from any live soundmen, and I've recorded with that size with great results.

A 20 (or 18) X 24 will do you well, SO GO GET ONE!!!

Hope this helped.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

The 24 x 18 moves 8139 cubic inches of air when hit and the 22 x 20 moves 7599 cubic inches of air when hit. So in theory the 24 x 18 would be louder all other things, heads, etc equal.