I still want a 26/14/16/18! But no space. I tried an 18 and not for me, except for jazz. Which I just don't play enough, so I sold it. I tried a 20. I liked it, but didn't love it. Went back to 22. I would love to get a 24 though. That seems like the perfect size for hard rock. Never played one. I do find I much prefer the shallower kicks like 22x16 or 22x14. The beater plays better, and I hear more punch and attack.
I hear ya there! I'd love to set up multiple kits with varying kick sizes and mic them all up 😆 Those shallower kicks do sound more pronounced and beefy 🥩
All good points. I would add that for shorter drummers (like myself at 5' 2") a smaller bass drum allows for more ergonomic setups as any toms above the bass drum can be placed lower. Low end can be picked up/adjusted with head choice, muffling, mics. I love the sound of a bigger kick, for sure, but it's just not really feasible for me unless I keep my setup kind of offset or my toms at ridiculous angles. I have a 22" now but I would trade it in a heartbeat for a matching 20". Oh, and Hi, Spagz!
Space is definitely a great point and something that didn't cross my mind in making this video. You are absolutely right. The smaller kick drums will help with logistics and pulling everything closer to you. And same here! I have been lookin for 20" that matches my kit just to have variety from 24 to 20.
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I still want a 26/14/16/18! But no space. I tried an 18 and not for me, except for jazz. Which I just don't play enough, so I sold it.
I tried a 20. I liked it, but didn't love it. Went back to 22. I would love to get a 24 though. That seems like the perfect size for hard rock. Never played one. I do find I much prefer the shallower kicks like 22x16 or 22x14. The beater plays better, and I hear more punch and attack.
I hear ya there! I'd love to set up multiple kits with varying kick sizes and mic them all up 😆
Those shallower kicks do sound more pronounced and beefy 🥩
20" with a slightly smaller port hole works for me!
That 20 is a nice size! I never tried the smaller port hole sizes though (I think 5 inches is all I've ever done). I'd be interested to hear
All good points. I would add that for shorter drummers (like myself at 5' 2") a smaller bass drum allows for more ergonomic setups as any toms above the bass drum can be placed lower. Low end can be picked up/adjusted with head choice, muffling, mics. I love the sound of a bigger kick, for sure, but it's just not really feasible for me unless I keep my setup kind of offset or my toms at ridiculous angles. I have a 22" now but I would trade it in a heartbeat for a matching 20".
Oh, and Hi, Spagz!
Space is definitely a great point and something that didn't cross my mind in making this video.
You are absolutely right. The smaller kick drums will help with logistics and pulling everything closer to you.
And same here! I have been lookin for 20" that matches my kit just to have variety from 24 to 20.