Thank you. I do think about this stuff....WAY too often!
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As for your question, I haven't played out in quite a while, so maybe my experiences are a bit long-in-the-tooth, but I've always gotten a lot of backlash at the idea of using an 18/121/4 kit in a rock band. Band members wanna see that big bass drum (probably because it features so prominently, visually, in the average drumkit).
I've made a 20" bass work, in the past, as well, but there's been plenty of times when I setup a small bass drum and I'll get
that look.
...same goes for doing that the other way around. ALWAYS have to explain why I showed up with the "Monster Rock" kit.
That being said, there's also actual sonic properties that seem to become apparent with those two sizes.
You never realize a truely
gutteral "thud" until you hit 24". You never realize that nice high "bump" until you reach 18".
You can argue against the point if you want, but I implore you to listen. Really listen. Either you'll agree, or you're just being an @$$hole.
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I would've done that same tom combo 24 years ago, but Ludwig didn't make a 13x13 tom in the Classic Maple series back then.
That's why that kit ended up with a 14x14 floor tom.
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My question to you...If the point is to play Rock gigs only, why did you choose those particular sizes?