The only thing to know is that in most cases you will not get a big sound out of it. If you're in a small, quieter setting, you should be ok.
I am currently looking into buying an 18 inch bass drum kit. I will be playing a gig at a restruant/bar setting out on a deck. I have heard that the 18 inch bass is used for more of jazz playing. Is this correct? Does anyone recommend the smaller bass or have any info for me before I make the purchase. I know that one advantage is easier carry when setting up and moving from gig to gig. Help me guys, what else do I need to know about the smaller bass kit. (It is a Gretsch "catalina kit") Thanks
The only thing to know is that in most cases you will not get a big sound out of it. If you're in a small, quieter setting, you should be ok.
Congratulations on a great purchase!
Like drummer said, the only difference is how far it carries, you have to use your kick pretty hard.
Might I suggest also changing the heads after a few weeks of playing and perhaps buying a woofer to give it more strength.
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Thanks for the info guys. What exactly is a woofer and how does it work. Is it the thing that Russ Miller uses alot on his bass? thanks
A woofer is sometimes built into a bass head, you can also buy big woofers that attach right onto your bass. All it does is gives the kick a little more "oomph" and carries the sound.
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i like my 18" it was once a floor tom but has been converted to a kick. i use it for all my jazz and accoustic gigs. it has an evans superkick1 on he batter and a remo fibreskyn on the front.
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