Larry
"Uncle Larry"
I am going through a taste change since buying that new Sonor players kit with the 20 x 12 bass drum. I am in the market for a kit with a 20 x 14 or 16 bass drum. The 12" depth on the Sonors is great for a really small space, but I want a slightly deeper 20" drum for my regular gigs.
Anyway, they are just not as available as I would like. It's fairly easy to find a 20 x 18, 20 x 17.5, 20 x 20...but the shallower depths..there's not a big selection. I could use some suggestions.
I don't want to gig 70's Luds, they're out. I don't like the hardware and the edges aren't even enough for my needs. I'd do 80's and after Luds if I could find what I want. I'm looking for a more modern built 20 x 14 or 16 with a straight shell. Preferably WMP, but that makes it even harder to find. Silver sparkle would work too. Sure I could get some Classic Maples but I'm looking to get a bass, 2 racks and a floor for around 600 or so used. I don't want to drop a lot of money.
But yeah the 20" bass drum...I'm really liking the midrange punch they have. Generally speaking I play with a heavy bass drum sound, and the 20" tone just sits better with the band I'm in. Plus it makes my racks are lower which makes the kit so much easier to play.
But I am unpleasantly surprised that 20" bass drums in the shallow depth aren't as available as I thought they would be. Almost any brand would do, it just has to be straight shelled, 14 or 16" deep, preferably WMP or SS. Any suggestions?
I would definitely consider getting Keller or Vaughncraft shells and making my own kit. Can anyone steer me towards a nice WMP wrap that looks like the vintage Lud WMP?
Anyway, they are just not as available as I would like. It's fairly easy to find a 20 x 18, 20 x 17.5, 20 x 20...but the shallower depths..there's not a big selection. I could use some suggestions.
I don't want to gig 70's Luds, they're out. I don't like the hardware and the edges aren't even enough for my needs. I'd do 80's and after Luds if I could find what I want. I'm looking for a more modern built 20 x 14 or 16 with a straight shell. Preferably WMP, but that makes it even harder to find. Silver sparkle would work too. Sure I could get some Classic Maples but I'm looking to get a bass, 2 racks and a floor for around 600 or so used. I don't want to drop a lot of money.
But yeah the 20" bass drum...I'm really liking the midrange punch they have. Generally speaking I play with a heavy bass drum sound, and the 20" tone just sits better with the band I'm in. Plus it makes my racks are lower which makes the kit so much easier to play.
But I am unpleasantly surprised that 20" bass drums in the shallow depth aren't as available as I thought they would be. Almost any brand would do, it just has to be straight shelled, 14 or 16" deep, preferably WMP or SS. Any suggestions?
I would definitely consider getting Keller or Vaughncraft shells and making my own kit. Can anyone steer me towards a nice WMP wrap that looks like the vintage Lud WMP?