Hewitt2
Senior Member
I have 14x22, 14x20 and 16x20. The 20" is my favorite by far.
which 20"? Don't leave us hanging!
I have 14x22, 14x20 and 16x20. The 20" is my favorite by far.
I wish i had gone 20".. i have a 22 and can't get my toms as low as i would like If i ever get another kit it will be with a 20.
To me that is the ultimate benefit of a 20". Far outweighs the potential negative impacts to sound.
All of them! All three have different tones, but of the three, the DW has more punch and the Precision has more of a cool/jazzy low end. The Gretsch seems to be the best all around, though.which 20"? Don't leave us hanging!
What bass drum tuning do you use with your country band, mr. Jones? (I have a 20 x 14 myself) As a drummer whose formative years have been spent largely on funk - my style is unusually bass drum oriented for a country outfit, so I deffo need it to be heard - but also to be in balance with the overall sound.I had a 20x14 back in the '80s. Very punchy, compact, and easy to transport. I prefer a 22x16 or a 22x18, though.
That's a sweet little kit ♥ The pearl finishes always get me a bit misty eyed and romantic!Yup, I like my 20x14. It sounds great.
What bass drum tuning do you use with your country band, mr. Jones? (I have a 20 x 14 myself) As a drummer whose formative years have been spent largely on funk - my style is unusually bass drum oriented for a country outfit, so I deffo need it to be heard - but also to be in balance with the overall sound.
"Incidentally, my bass drum is muffled with a small pillow,"
Touching both heads?
And - what does the port give you over a standard reso heads in your opinion?
"Incidentally, my bass drum is muffled with a small pillow,"
Touching both heads?
And - what does the port give you over a standard reso heads in our opinion?
If it bothers you that much, why don’t you sell the 22 and buy a 20 - that’s what I did. There’s always people looking to build a double bass kit or expand. Assuming you are going to keep your kit at least medium term and it’s a fairly standard colour, it’s worth a go.I wish i had gone 20".. i have a 22 and can't get my toms as low as i would like If i ever get another kit it will be with a 20.
My 1999 Ludwig Classic Maple 14×20 has a Remo PS4 coated head on batter side and an Ambassador coated with felt strip on the resonant side. Felt strip is taped using clear mylar packaging tape at top and bottom only, leaving just enough room so it doesn't interfere with the bearing edge.
The last set I bought were some Sonor Hilites with a 20” bass drum. It sounds amazing and the bass drum sounds great with any tuning, from high to low/extremely loose