PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
There has been a lot of talk recently about traditional sizes vs. non-traditional sizes, especially in regards to resale value. However, on the flip side of this, do you have a preference for non-traditional sizes or set-up?
Through a lot of trial and error, I think I have found my perfect sizes in regards to traveling.
Ludwig Centennials - American Maple shells.
12 x 8 rack tom
16 x 14 floor
20 x 20 kick
I love the bigger toms with a smaller kick. First, the shallow-ish rack tom combined with a 20" kick makes the rack tom placement INCREDIBLY comfortable. Look how close it is in regards to the snare:
In addition, when I've seen 20" kicks, I see them oftentimes paired with 10" rack tom and/or especially a 14" floor tom. While 14" floor times are nice, they are no 16" IMO. I simply love a 16". I love how the 20" kick is paired with a 16" floor. I NEVER see this pairing in new drum sets; I feel it's pretty uncommon and nontraditional.
How about you? Is there anything nontraditional and/or unconventional in your setup that you prefer?
Through a lot of trial and error, I think I have found my perfect sizes in regards to traveling.
Ludwig Centennials - American Maple shells.
12 x 8 rack tom
16 x 14 floor
20 x 20 kick
I love the bigger toms with a smaller kick. First, the shallow-ish rack tom combined with a 20" kick makes the rack tom placement INCREDIBLY comfortable. Look how close it is in regards to the snare:
In addition, when I've seen 20" kicks, I see them oftentimes paired with 10" rack tom and/or especially a 14" floor tom. While 14" floor times are nice, they are no 16" IMO. I simply love a 16". I love how the 20" kick is paired with a 16" floor. I NEVER see this pairing in new drum sets; I feel it's pretty uncommon and nontraditional.
How about you? Is there anything nontraditional and/or unconventional in your setup that you prefer?