On this document we'll try to explain the differences between the four main size choices to make your day a little bit easier. If you have any further questions we're always happy to talk and can be contacted with any of the details above.
This size is one of the more popular we stock. The '22"' refers to the size of the bass drum and 'rock' to the size of the toms. Just because it's called a 'rock' kit doesn't mean it can only be used in rock music however the slightly larger drum sizes do mean that it is a little better suited to louder situations. As we've already mentioned, a 22" rock kit will include a 22" bass drum. It also includes 12" & 13" rack toms (those that are usually mounted on the bass drum) and a 16" floor tom (the one that's on legs). As with most kits, there's usually a 14" snare drum included (although not always, so it's worth checking) but other than that, that's pretty much it!
This size is one of the more popular we stock. The '22"' refers to the size of the bass drum and 'rock' to the size of the toms. Just because it's called a 'rock' kit doesn't mean it can only be used in rock music however the slightly larger drum sizes do mean that it is a little better suited to louder situations. As we've already mentioned, a 22" rock kit will include a 22" bass drum. It also includes 12" & 13" rack toms (those that are usually mounted on the bass drum) and a 16" floor tom (the one that's on legs). As with most kits, there's usually a 14" snare drum included (although not always, so it's worth checking) but other than that, that's pretty much it!
As you've probably worked out by now the '20"' in this kit's name refers to the size of the bass drum and 'fusion' to the size of the toms. As with a 22" fusion kit, a 20" fusion kit has evenly spaced tom sizes which makes it a little easier to get the drums all sounding different. The smaller bass drum in a 20" fusion kit makes it a little more suited to lower volume gigs although they're often used in all sorts of performances. So the sizes included in a 20" fusion kit are a 20" bass drum, 10" & 12" rack toms with a 14" floor tom.
Probably the rarest of the four most popular sizes, the 22" American Fusion is for drummers who want the versatility of a fusion kit but with the wider range of sounds offered by a 16" floor tom. The sizes included in a 22" American Fusion Kit are a 22" bass drum, 10" & 12" rack toms and a 16" floor tom.
There are quite a few other sizes offered by the various different manufacturers although the four above are far and away the most common. If you're after something a bit 'rockier' than the kit above then it's worth checking out a 24" bass drum kit or if jazz is your thang then a cheeky little 18" be bop kit might suit you better. However, by and large, the above four kits will probably cover the needs of the vast majority of drummers.
It worth mentioning that we've only been speaking about the diameters of the drums (i.e. the size of the drum heads) in the sizes above and that drum kits are also available in different depths. If this has completely thrown you then we're sorry, give us a ring or an email and we'll talk you through it. However, the diameters are the more important thing.
Happy drumming, NDC x
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