Reference 26" Bassdrums?

[Fixxxer]

They exists in Masterworks, so the shell molds are around, could One (such as i) get a 26" reference bassdrum? or is that a masterworks only affair?

[Andy @ MIT]

I don't know the exact answer, but my guess is MW only

[Fixxxer]

yeah...oh well for pearl..i'll just have to buy a masterworks kit

[Awful]

I don't know the exact answer, but my guess is MW only

And masters.

[Fixxxer]

you sure? the price list doesn't mention them

[Awful]

Trust me. Talk to Gene. 26x16 and 26x18 bud.

[bisonplayer]

Wow!!! a 26x18....i'd be scared to even look at that thing let alone have to kick it!

[tymptom]

i got my 26" x 14" custom Tama SC maple last week and it kicks *****! its got that great bonham sound but if you don't put any muffling in it and tune it up a bit higher then normal you get a cool marching bass drum effect.

it took me awhile to get but the 26" is worth it.. it sounds quite different from my 24"'s and much different from my 22"'s.

[Roger~Me~RogeR]

Wow can we see a few pics of your bass drums? They sound amazing!

[frietkot]

26"??? my brother can hide behind those I guess

[HammerDown]

Wow can we see a few pics of your bass drums? They sound amazing!
Not Pearls, but here's my mid 70's Ludwigs. 26" Kick, 14x14 rack, 18"+20" floors. For some 30 years nothing but 26" BD's ;)

[frietkot]

mmm 26" isn't that big..
I mean, I've seen a 28" and that's big

[drummerB]

Not Pearls, but here's my mid 70's Ludwigs. 26" Kick, 14x14 rack, 18"+20" floors. For some 30 years nothing but 26" BD's ;)
Holy crap, those are GIANT drums

[gannon048]

mmm 26" isn't that big..
I mean, I've seen a 28" and that's big


i rekon that tommy lee's 36' bass was bigger

[bisonplayer]

Here's a 26x18 DW...the drummers name is Garret Whitlock, and he is amazing! He's in Submersed...a new band signed to Wind-Up...they are on tour with Alter Bridge!

[frietkot]

holy big kick there...

[Holybanana]

holy big kick there...
Indeed.

[Greg M]

Im trying to decide between a 24" and a 26" kick on my next kit...and those pics are swaying me towards 26..

[Fixxxer]

Yeah,, but i still don't know

Gene, hook, carl, someone? I NEED TO KNOW!!! (not really, but it'd be good info to know)

[tymptom]

I just got a Tama SC maple 14" x 26" bass drum (special order) and its amazing! I've used it on a few recordings and it kicks *****. however i will say that i wouldn't use it as my go to bass drum! It takes some time to get used to that big of a head! I also have (2) 16" x 24" bass drums that work all around for rock gigs and even some pop recordings.

i still love my 16" x 22" SC maple drum and use it for most live work, however I got a 18" x 22" Bass with my Exotix 5 kit and that extra 2" really adds some Boom! If its your only BD i say play it safe and go with the 24" they can roar but still have definition!

[BroKenSticKs]

abe has the nicest bass drum, 28" DW *drool

[Cadet2k3]

If it helps, http://www.massmusic.net only has a 24" listed. But with as much power as they say the Reference Bass Drum has, how could they not offer a 26"?

[bandit]

thats a kick *** kit!

[Chris309]

You can order a MW with RF spec shells, including the same bearing edges and finishes. So essentially, yes...you can get an RF 26" bass drum (with a MW badge), but not stock, no. Possibly special order, but you'd have to get approval/confirmation from Pearl Headquarters through a dealer.

[Kris_jazz]

Is there any who has pictures of a 22x20 MW bassdrum?

[booby]

mmm 26" isn't that big..
I mean, I've seen a 28" and that's big

I've played a 28" bass drum. It's big and it sounds BIG!

[ptw]

why ask for reference in your title but MW in the thread? make your mind up

[millsybaby]

I rememebr asking about the 26" ages ago, and you can special order it in Master MRX only. You can get it in Masterworks, and i dont think they are doing it in reference at all, its kind of on of the few things seperating the lines.
If you ask me, reference should have been added to the masters line anyway. Theres too many bleeding lines to choose from!

[millsybaby]

What about Marilyn Mansons drummer anyway, doesnt he have a 46" bass or something crazy like that?

[Awful]

It's just a prop. There is a 22x18 or 20x18 inside of it, I forget which one.

[AL PERCIVAL]

Is there any who has pictures of a 22x20 MW bassdrum?

From my Visit @Pearl HQ's 2 months ago.....

[millsybaby]

That flame finish would look so much better in green, with pruple flames!

[BCC]

Last time I saw a kick that big a circus clown jumped out of it!!! :D :D :D

[Bowser]

OCDP 26x30 bassdrum when I went to LA last Thanksgiving.

[The TJ]

Why do you even want a kick that big? J/c. Not trying to be an ***.

[Fixxxer]

Well, at the time i was in a big John Bonham/John Theodore phase, and they used 26" Bassdrums..

I was inthis phase until i realized that i can barely get a 22" bassdrum into my drumroom, let alone a 26".....so im lookin at a 20" right now

[MadCaddies]

Well, at the time i was in a big John Bonham/John Theodore phase, and they used 26" Bassdrums..

I was inthis phase until i realized that i can barely get a 22" bassdrum into my drumroom, let alone a 26".....so im lookin at a 20" right now
Good chioce

[Mr_Mark]

make the door bigger.

[Fixxxer]

make the door bigger.


Hey, if you want to take out the door frame, buy a new one, cut the sheet rock, hang another door frame, hang the door, and paint it all for me

by all means go ahead. Otherwise, its stayin that size

[frietkot]

remove the roof

[Fixxxer]

remove the roof


BRILLIANT! (cue Guinness)

[Mapexdrummer17]

Not Pearls, but here's my mid 70's Ludwigs. 26" Kick, 14x14 rack, 18"+20" floors. For some 30 years nothing but 26" BD's ;)

20'' Floor! :eek:
26'' Bassdrum :eek: :eek: :eek:
14x14 rack tom! :confused: That must be hard to position.

[Frederik W]

Wow!!! a 26x18....i'd be scared to even look at that thing let alone have to kick it!

Then what about Abe Laboriel Jr.'s 28x20 DW Bassdrum..? :cool:

[treetrunk]

If your scared , say you scared-

[Gogzy]

Then what about Abe Laboriel Jr.'s 28x20 DW Bassdrum..? :cool:

thats a frigging loud bass drum it has some thump to it,i saw him playing with paul mccartney atthe live 8 gig in london last weekend

[Fixxxer]

thats a frigging loud bass drum it has some thump to it,i saw him playing with paul mccartney atthe live 8 gig in london last weekend


You were at Live 8....you bastard! I wish i got to go to any of thoes (seemed like london was the best (sting, McCartney, Pink Floyd)

[Gogzy]

yea i was at the one in london and in edinburgh aswell :P and i was at t in the park at the weekend aswell :P

[vanillaCOKE2k2]

it shure as hell would make a statement without havin to be played.