Re: 20" bass drums, 8" toms -- who here uses them?

<fastlundy@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey All,
>
> I'm edging toward the purchase of my first drumset in over 20 years.
> My Yamaha RCs from 1983 have done the trick for all these years... but
> I'm itching for something new and different. As I think about it, I
> have a couple of questions I'd like your opinions on.
>
> Bass drum size -- if I am close-mic'd for every gig, is there an
> audible difference in sound between a 20" vs. 22"? (Assume a ported
> reso with minimal muffling in either case.)
>
> I'm interested in the lower stance of the tom setup I'd get with a 20"
> bass. Do any of you guys use 20" bass drums for rock/r&b-type gigs?
>
> Also, I would probably build the kit around 10-12 and 14 inch toms (or
> 15 to replace the 14). I dig the idea of adding an 8" as well but
> imagine it might not be as versatile or may not fit into most music as
> much as I hope it would (I feel it might reach out of the typical tonal
> register for drums in most contemporary rock/pop music). What do you
> 8" tom users think?
>
> Could go with 10-12-13-16 instead... but that's what I already have
> with my RCs. Probably wouldn't bother with a new kit if I were to
> simply replicate what I already have.
>
> Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks!
>
> PaulLundquist
> FastLundy

I play a 12x9, 14x12, 16x14, 20x20 setup. Those sizes make people think
emo/core/punk type setup but I play just good ol' rock with this setup and
love it. The 20x20 cuts through anything, and because of the extra 2" in
depth makes up for the lack of 2" in diameter. When mic'd up this thing can
be felt outside in the parking lot of a club. It's a BEAST! SuperKick I
batter and Regulator w/no port as a resonant. All the toms have Aquarian
Studio X Clears over Classic Clear Video Gloss Black. The 14x5.25
maple/purpleheart stave has an Aquarian Focus X over Classic Clear Snare
Side. Mmmmm yummy tones!

Adam


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