I just bought 3 old Ludwig marching bass drums (the 3 Ludwigs in the attached photo). Two are 28" x 10" and one is 28" x 14". I am planning on using one as a kick drum to match up with my 3 ply toms. I know 28" kicks are going to be boomy, but which one would be more controllable in live setting? I like the look of the 14" better because it looks more like a stand kick drum (depth), but I am wondering if the 10" would be more controllable and have better response and punch? Opinions?
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28" Ludwig Marching Bass Drums...which one to use for Drum kit
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The 10" would have more punch, but the 14" would be better for live situations where the drums are not miked up. The 10" might give you less pedal control due to the faster rebound time......less air to move. My vote is for the 14" depth. Boominess can be controlled by careful head and muffling selection.
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The 10" would have more punch, but the 14" would be better for live situations where the drums are not miked up. The 10" might give you less pedal control due to the faster rebound time......less air to move. My vote is for the 14" depth. Boominess can be controlled by careful head and muffling selection.
Thanks for the info...I'm going to go with the 14"!
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I have used a 28x14, a 28x10, and a 28x7 bass drum for gigs/studio work. The 10" sounds the best--it smacks you in the gut and doesn't have the uncontrollable rumble that the 14" has, and it has more presence than the 7".
Ambassadors and felt strips work wonders.
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I have used a 28x14, a 28x10, and a 28x7 bass drum for gigs/studio work. The 10" sounds the best--it smacks you in the gut and doesn't have the uncontrollable rumble that the 14" has, and it has more presence than the 7". Ambassadors and felt strips work wonders.
I ended up finishing up the 28x14 and 28x10. I agree...the 10" deep has some major punch!
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