12x22 Bass drum... opinions?

[1313ths]

Hi folks,

A newbie here so be easy... getting ready to buy a vintage kit (piece by piece), saw what looks like a nice early 60's maple bass drum' but it's a 12x22, is this a problematic bass drum size for a beginner? (Tuning etc.) I'm looking for a punchy kick drum, not too much boom, was looking for a 14x22 or possibly a 16x22 when I ran across this 12x22... would love some feedback.

Thanks

[vintagemore2000]

Not at all you should have smiles for miles with this depth.

[K.O.]

I have a couple of 12x22's. They sound great, better than the deeper (over 16" deep)drums in my opinion.

[human71]

What brand is it ?..The only company i know of that made that depth was Ludwig, with their New Yorker outfit, which came with only a tom and snare, no floor..But i have heard that other drum companies had this depth as well..If it's a Ludwig, or any other, than you shouldn't have a problem with tuning or sound..They sound just as good as any 22x14 or 22x16..

[mlayton]

Just got my first Ludwig 12x22. Looking forward to getting up and running. Have heard nothing but good things about this size bass drum.

Mike

[Eminent Destiny]

slingerland made them too.

[vintagemore2000]

Originally Posted by Eminent Destiny

slingerland made them too.

That was what I had it was a great sounding bass drum.

[orangemi]

You'll get more punch with less muffling due to the shallow depth. I've got a 12x20 Slingerland which is great!

[vintage drum bug]

I got a 12x20 Grestch! They made them too!

[Rich K.]

Originally Posted by 1313ths

Hi folks,

A newbie here so be easy... getting ready to buy a vintage kit (piece by piece), saw what looks like a nice early 60's maple bass drum' but it's a 12x22, is this a problematic bass drum size for a beginner? (Tuning etc.) I'm looking for a punchy kick drum, not too much boom, was looking for a 14x22 or possibly a 16x22 when I ran across this 12x22... would love some feedback.

Thanks

12 x 22 is a great size.
Can't recommend buying a vintage set piece by piece. Try to get a complete, same era set without mods or extra holes. You'll save money in the long run and have a much better time selling it when (and you will) decide to get a different set.