joshthedrumkid97
Senior Member
I think, I wanna get one. But rather than waste $90 buying one and it doesnt work, I'd like to know from people who OWN one if they actually make your bassdrum sound better
.... waste $90 buying one and it doesnt work...
Where on earth do these cost 90 bucks? Because I sure wouldn't be shopping there. My local shop sells them for $36 bucks.
He's in Aussie, things are more expensive down under, just the way it is.
Where on earth do these cost 90 bucks? Because I sure wouldn't be shopping there. My local shop sells them for $36 bucks.
That's interesting. I'd guess a porthole will always be a benefit, depending on the target sound and on the precise diameter of the hole (and exact location), compared to the bassdrum size.
To the OP:
A statement like "...bassdrum sound better" is highly subjective. For a reasonable "discussion" one needs to know (IMO):
- What bassdrum do you have currently (make, size, head)?
- How does your bassdrum sound ATM, what is it you don't like?
- What's your preferred sound?
Prior to getting a porthole - did you experiment with dampening/muting?
Myself I like the non ported sound of a kick drum better. I will be picking up a couple of Kelly Shu's to permanently live in my bass drums, with mics attached.
Well, I sure wouldn't spend $90 on one ... they cost around $39.99. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Kickpor...t-Port-105915466-i1522403.gc?&source=4WWRWXGB