No- your 20 does not sound like a 22

[B]

It might sound great.

But it’s not a 22.

That is all.

 

[harryconway]

I'd have to agree. I have a 20x14 Ludwig 3 ply and a 22x14 Ludwig 3 ply ...... and they do not sound the same.

I also had a Yamaha Recording Custom 20x14 and a 22x14 ...... and those didn't sound the same either.

 

[caddywumpus]

I agree. A 20” bass drum doesn’t sound like a 22”, it sounds a whole lot better!

I find that bass drums can “approximate” the sound of a drum 2” bigger or smaller, going bigger being easier. A 20” can sound more like a 22” than an 18”, for example. For that reason, sadly, a 22” can’t quite sound like a 20”…

 

[Al Strange]

It might sound great.

But it’s not a 22.

That is all.

This is an awesome premise for a thread @jaymandude …let’s see how many guys are triggered! I don’t think I’ve heard a 20” that sounds like a 22” and vice versa…I’m a 22” and 24” guy but I did play someone else’s 20” and it sounded amazing to be fair, though not like a 22”!

 

[wildbill]

Close enough for rock 'n roll.

And don't forget to factor depth, heads, and edges into the equation too.

 

[C. Dave Run]

My 16 doesn't sound like my 22 doesnt sound like my 24. I would like to add an 18 and 20 that dont sound like the rest, but the wife has put the cap on drums.

 

[B]

Close enough for rock 'n roll.

And don't forget to factor depth and heads into the equation too.

No. Stop with this nonsense.

I'm begging you. Can we put an end to this ridiculousness ?

 

[wildbill]

No. Stop with this nonsense.

I'm begging you. Can we put an end to this ridiculousness ?

Which nonsense, and which ridiculousness?

 

[GetAgrippa]

Well a cowbell doesn’t sound like a woodblock- maybe a triangle - no not really. Hey that’s a great idea the triangle, wood block and cowbell trio- like the Swiss Army knife of percussion.

 

[B]

Which nonsense, and which ridiculousness?

I'm sort of kidding, But man, this idea/premise comes up soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo often.

 

[Jml]

I prefer a 20 cause it’s easier to carry. Mic’d up, no one can tell the difference anyway.

 

[wildbill]

When I get some time, probably in a couple weeks,
I'll put up some sound files of my 18, 20's, and 22, and we'll have a guessing game.

 

[B]

I prefer a 20 cause it’s easier to carry. Mic’d up, no one can tell the difference anyway.

interesting that you can't tell the difference..

 

[Capital D]

Now this is a quality discussion! Haha!

 

[Neal Pert]

Wait, is this about ride cymbals or bass drums or both?

 

[GetAgrippa]

Wait, is this about ride cymbals or bass drums or both?

Yes.And don’t forget the cowbell.

 

[s1212z]

A 21” bass drum will stop this nonsense.

 

[Push pull stroke]

I'm sort of kidding, But man, this idea/premise comes up soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo often.

I think some drums can sound pretty big for their size, including spun fiberglass drums. That’s been my experience, anyway

 

[Spreggy]

It might sound great.

But it’s not a 22.

That is all.

Maybe not the way you play it.

 

[Iristone]

Wait, is this about ride cymbals or bass drums or both?

I know I'm in the minority but I prefer a 20" ride to a 22" one.