What is the best riser for a small bass drum?

[Duck Tape]

Hey guys, I have had a bit of a search and couldn't find a topic about this.

What is the best bass drum riser for small kicks e.g 16 and 18? The kind of risers that lift your bass drum higher so the beater hits more in the center of the head.

I'm probably more interested in the compact options that you can throw in your carry bag but I'm open to all ideas.

 

[Stickandbrush]

dixson.. it’s been discussed here .. a lot .. but if you couldn’t find it that’s cool .. the riser stays attached to your pedal and it’s very reliable

 

[ineedaclutch]

Another vote here for the Dixon. It has the added bonus of not being affixed to anything so your drum won't take up more room in a bag or case.

 

[roncadillac]

I don't use a riser on 18" bass drums, simply lower your beater by a fraction of an inch. The Dixon one never worked for me and any of them that clip on to the hoop cause your pedal to hit the hoop, don't waste your time or money. If you don't mind drilling the shell I HIGHLY advocate something similar to the pearl midtown style of riser or the sonor aqx style of riser. I have owned, gigged, and record on over a dozen different 16" and 18" bass drums. Most of the time I don't even use a riser on 16" bass drums anymore but I do own the Tama classic series pedal which allows my the flexibility to use 16"-28" bass drums with the simple raising or lowering of a single post.

 

[DutchDrummersDreams]

Its a Dixson for me. I don’t like adjusting my pedal/feel.

The Dixson is also so easy to use.

 

[Cmdr. Ross]

I had great luck with the Pearl Jungle gig. You have to mount it to your drum, but it was great for conversion.

 

[Duck Tape]

Thanks guys. There appears to be different dixon risers. I think you are all referring to this one, but just checking, by Dixon do you guys mean "the bass drum riser" that dixon purchased the rights to?

Evans Dixson Bass Drum Lift

Evans Dixson Bass Drum Lift - Evans

www.groovewarehouse.com.au

Or this traditional one?

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[caddywumpus]

I use one of the traditional ones for one of my 18” kick drums. For my other 18”, and for my 16”, I just lower the beater height.

 

[Totigerus]

Anyone here use a lift on a 20"? Or larger? (I'm getting ready to switch from 24 to 20 and just wondering if I'll need a lift since I use my beaters all the way extended)

 

[ineedaclutch]

There appears to be different dixon risers.

The plastic chunk with no metal bits for me. I suppose Evans is involved with it now.

 

[DutchDrummersDreams]

The difference is DixSon or Dixon.

The two have nothing to do with each
other.

Dixson was purchased by D’Addario (Evans).

If you look for the Dixon brand model, check out the Mapex model too.

Its adjustable back and forth.

 

[Stickandbrush]

Thanks guys. There appears to be different dixon risers. I think you are all referring to this one, but just checking, by Dixon do you guys mean "the bass drum riser" that dixon purchased the rights to?

Evans Dixson Bass Drum Lift

Evans Dixson Bass Drum Lift - Evans

www.groovewarehouse.com.au

Or this traditional one?

Dixon Pa-Bdpm Bass Drum Riser 18-20 Inches 4718981406136 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dixon Pa-Bdpm Bass Drum Riser 18-20 Inches at the best online prices at eBay!

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The one that Evans now owns. Does not attach to the hoop

 

[harryconway]

What is the best bass drum riser for small kicks e.g 16 and 18? The kind of risers that lift your bass drum higher so the beater hits more in the center of the head.

I really like the Yamaha Duck Foot system. I think it first was introduced with the Daxdad ..... which was 12 (diameter) x 22 (deep), I believe.
My Manu Katche Jr. kit has one., and it works great. I have an RMV 18x that has their version of this kind of lift system, and it works well. too. One of my Yamaha 18x15's came with a Gibraltar lift ..... and I'm not a big fan. I'm gonna install a Duck Foot.

Anyone here use a lift on a 20"? Or larger? (I'm getting ready to switch from 24 to 20 and just wondering if I'll need a lift since I use my beaters all the way extended)

Yamaha started equipping the Recording Custom 18 and 20 with a lift. I read it was in conjunction with advice/consultation of Steve Gadd.
They went with a different type lift, which attached to the hoop. However, this lift is apparently discontinued now. So ..... I would gather this became not a very popular feature.

 

[Totigerus]

I really like the Yamaha Duck Foot system. I think it first was introduced with the Daxdad ..... which was 12 (diameter) x 22 (deep), I believe.
My Manu Katche Jr. kit has one., and it works great. I have an RMV 18x that has their version of this kind of lift system, and it works well. too. One of my Yamaha 18x15's came with a Gibraltar lift ..... and I'm not a big fan. I'm gonna install a Duck Foot.
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Yamaha started equipping the Recording Custom 18 and 20 with a lift. I read it was in conjunction with advice/consultation of Steve Gadd.
They went with a different type lift, which attached to the hoop. However, this lift is apparently discontinued now. So ..... I would gather this became not a very popular feature.
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I'm totally guessing here, but I would think drummers didnt like that it wouldnt fit in a drum case anymore, unless you bought one 4-6" larger than the drum itself.

 

[Stickandbrush]

I'm totally guessing here, but I would think drummers didnt like that it wouldnt fit in a drum case anymore, unless you bought one 4-6" larger than the drum itself.

Which is why the Dixon is brilliant because it stays attached to your pedal .. no bigger case needed and nothing messing up the hoop or even worse having to drill holes in the drum to attach a riser

 

[Totigerus]

Which is why the Dixon is brilliant because it stays attached to your pedal .. no bigger case needed and nothing messing up the hoop or even worse having to drill holes in the drum to attach a riser

But will your pedal still fit in it's case with the riser attached?

 

[yammyfan]

The Dixson/Evans lift is foolproof. Simply detach your kick drum pedal if it has its own case.

I just leave them together and transport as one unit.

 

[Stickandbrush]

But will your pedal still fit in it's case with the riser attached?

Mine does DW 5000 fits just fine

 

[KarlCrafton]

The Evans/Dixson is the one I use. I have 3 of them.
I have.tried out the other "clamp on style" (pictured above) and it didn't work for me because of pedal placement--aside from having to clamp it on.
The Evans/Dixson is sturdy, fast to use, and stable.

I mainly use a 26" bass drum in my bands, but I record with a 24--so YES, it works with a drum larger than a 20.
I use the Dixson with my 24's because it puts the beater in the spot I want without adjusting, and I like the sound better with the drum off the floor.
I used one gigging with an 18x24 for almost two years with no problems/hassles in stability, setup, or pedal placement.

At the very least, it's inexpensive to try out, and it won't mar your finish.

 

[DutchDrummersDreams]

The Dixson/Evans lift is foolproof. Simply detach your kick drum pedal from it if your pedal has its own case.

I just leave them together and transport as one unit.

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I prefer to collapse the Flying Dragon pedal myself to fit it in the Crosstown bag.

The Duckfoot is cool but I leave the memory lock off, so I can just push it in when being transported.



I believe the Oak Custom 18” gen 1 had it slightly earlier than the Dax.

To add. With woodhoops it doesn’t work properly with some pedals as it brings the pedal drive too close to the hoop.

This Yamaha build-in riser is also an idea that can be made by yourself: