How To Set Up A Bass Drum - 3 Easy Ways (Remo Fiberskyn Head & Vintage Ludwig 28")

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⚫⚫⚫ Video Tracking Sections ⚫⚫⚫
02:07 Materials Detail
03:54 Phase 1 Time Lapse
05:20 Phase 1 Setup Play Through
05:47 Bass Drum Only
06:37 Phase 1 Review & Phase 2 Approach
10:28 Phase 2 Time Lapse
11:46 Phase 2 Play Through
12:03 Phase 2 Bass Drum Only
13:14 Phase 2 Review & Phase 3 Approach
14:15 Bass Hole/Port Cutting Detail
18:57 Phase 3 Time Lapse
20:27 Phase 3 Play Through
20:58 Beater Surface Swap
21:58 Phase 3 Bass Drum Only
22:35 Phase 3 Review & Final Thoughts
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Benny Greb Meinl Byzance Sand Hi Hats 14”
Meinl Byzance Dual Crash 18”
Benny Greb Meinl Byzance Meinl Sand Thin Crash 18”
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How To Set Up Your Bass Drum 3 Easy Ways Ludwig 28 Inch Kick

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⚫⚫⚫ Video Tracking Sections ⚫⚫⚫ 02:07 Materials Detail 03:54 Phase 1 Time Lapse 05:20 Phase 1 Setup Play Through 05:47 Bass Drum Only 06:37 Phase 1 Review & Phase 2 Approach 10:28 Phase 2 Time Lapse 11:46 Phase 2 Play Through 12:03 Phase 2 Bass Drum Only 13:14 Phase 2 Review & Phase 3 Approach 14:15 Bass Hole/Port Cutting Detail 18:57 Phase 3 Time Lapse 20:27 Phase 3 Play Through 20:58 Beater Surface Swap 21:58 Phase 3 Bass Drum Only 22:35 Phase 3 Review & Final Thoughts

[@DailyDrumLesson]

Wow, that is a wonderful sounding and looking drum. I am a big fan of huge Bassdrums!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks very much man!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care!!!

[@tommybell1786]

That Snare sounds amazing!!!

[@jaymeramirez7435]

Great score! Wonderful playing also

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Thank you very much!! Really appreciate you visiting our channel!

[@MikeLuke]

How did I miss this one?! How cool is this!? Love that vintage, warm sound of those HUGE kick drums. Love it, Jerimy!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Mike thank you so much brother! This was a fun project for me to work on, one that I had been wanting to do for a while. Thank you so much for taking the time to check it out! Congratulations on your new milestone for your awesome channel! Well deserved my friend!!

[@jaredg.2211]

Amazing! My favorite example was the second one. However, I would've personally put a pillow in there instead. That or two felt strips, one on the batter and one on the resonant. I've been looking for a bass drum sound that has good punch at first and then boom behind it. Honestly, for that, I think either a 26x14" or 28x14" would be perfect for that sound. Still deciding between the two. Keep up the good work my friend and Merry Christmas.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Thanks very much! These are very good options that you suggested my friend. I really appreciate your kind words and support! Have a great day!! 👍✌😃

[@tmont007]

Hell, get one of each! I have 20" through 28", all wrapped to match...I can swap them out for whatever purpose I want, or just for fun. Mostly just for fun...

[@tmont007]

What a cool coincidence! I was just plopping around on youtube when I came across your video.. About 10 years ago I found an 18" deep x 28" diameter Keller shell on ebay, bought it impulsively for under 200 bones and decided I needed to build a drum kit around what would become this monstrous bass drum. So, to the coincidence(s). I used all Ludwig hardware and I wrapped the whole kit except the snare(which is transient, I use lots, today it's a Ludwig Supralite 14x8) in the same color dark blue sparkle as the other pieces of your setup. (mine are 14x12 mounted, 16x16 and 18x16 floors, all Keller shells) I used the exact same heads on the bass, ( I dig the Fiberskyns too) and cut the same size port in the same spot (and appointed it with a blue Drum-O) . This is the first time I have seen this video, plus I built this 10 years ago! So It's totally a spooky coincidence, to me anyway. If your bass drum wasn't a marching drum, and was 18x28, and was blue, it would be exactly alike in a lot of ways. Of the 7 kits I have and play regularly, this cartoonishly huge drum kit is the most fun to play ( but not to haul around.) It sounds absolutely killer and I love it. I really love the sounds you are getting too, though it's a little difficult to tell what yours sounds like "naked" (unmic'd, no compression etc) but I'm guessing they would be very similar. That Acrolite sounds very much like my Supralite, both excellent sounding drums. Ludwig's cheapo's sound better than most other brand's high end snares. Oh, and just for the hell of it, I built 20,22,24 and 26 bass drums to match. Loads of laughs for me! Thanks for posting.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

My friend and thank you for leaving such a kind and detailed comment! How cool that you did something very similar several years ago! It sounds like we were kind of on the same track with what we were going for. I bet yours sounds amazing! I really had a blast working on this, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out, but, I was happy how things went! It's great to hear that you are still drumming and having a blast with music! Stay in touch and we hope to hear from you again sometime soon! 👍🏻✌🏼😃

[@ARDrummer]

I have really been looking forward to this video....and it did not disappoint! Sounded great bro...the kick drum and your playing!

[@richardstewart8716]

Very nice work.

[@ARDrummer]

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[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Adam thanks so much man!! I couldn't have done it without your help!! You did a great job and I thank you for all you helped us with brother!! Have a beautiful and safe day!!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

He did an awesome job...I agree Richard! :)

[@ARDrummer]

I was honored to work on a drum for you! I really like how it sounds without any muffling (boomy) but that last setup sounds awesome...has a really nice low end punch!

[@michaeleuefueno3517]

Hi Jerimy. Great Video. The 6ply Maple / Poplar Ludwig shallow depth shell moves less air when you strike the head. Quick attack,low end punch. Awesome sound. My personal favorite is the blanket ,no hole. I use 1felt strip front and back ,no hole. Happy Percussioning my friend .👍🥁🎉

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello Micheal and thanks very much!! I agree with what you said...those were my findings as well. Such a cool bass drum! I really liked the second phase/approach too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and how you approach your own setup as well...greatly appreciated!! ✌👍🙂

[@GGDrummer]

The sound is so cool! Nice video Jerimy

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks very much Gigi!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care!!!

[@BBRACLET]

Great video, I’m glad I found/subscribed. I’ve always loved an oversized kick, not only for the big sound, but also because they look cool on stage.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Thank you very much and thank you for your support! Gotta love a big kick drum!!!! 😃👍🏻✌🏼

[@VanXHydrA]

Man that thing is saaweeet! I see why you went with the port in the Fyberskyn head. Sounds great! Thanks for the great video bro!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Thank you very much and thank you for your support! The Fiberskyn heads are great!! 😃👍🏻✌🏼

[@kellyrogers7066]

AWESOME!!!!! I Just got One of These!! I also have a 28x14 I plan on using them stacked.. You are GREAT sir!!! Thank You!!!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

That's going to sound awesome! Thanks very much for your support! We hope to see you again sometime! Have a great day! 👍🏻😃✌🏼

[@clintstickel4118]

I learned a lot on your video keep up the good work had never seen anybody work on drums before

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello Clint and thanks very much my friend!! Some behind the scenes maintenance and experimentation that goes on. Its fun to try new things sometimes. Thanks for checking it out man!! ✌🙂👍

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Wow pretty freaking cool video man. Huge kick drum.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Micheal thanks bro!! Man this this is a monster drum!! If you have a chance, try listening to this video with headphones...wow, its a big one! Take care my friend and have a great and safe weekend!!

[@mykie-v5991]

Wowww the look is awesome and the sound is greeeaaatttt man!!!! 🤘😈

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Mykie thanks very much man!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care bro!!!

[@Number1mole]

Great video, and amazing 28"x10" conversion ..... Gotta say, like you. I'd have personally stopped after you had the minimum blanket muffling... then again, someone would have liked to hear it with the hole... I mount a Beta 91 on a Kelly's Shu Flatz. Inside my Tama 24"x18" with a fiberskyn reso head and an Evans EMAD (I usually use the Powerstroke batter head, but the store didn't have a 24" one in stock when I needed it) and it sounds awesome... again personal taste in what you like to have... Love this video :)

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks so much Ian! Yes, I will likey put a different head on again without a port, but it was a fun experiment. :) Thanks so much for your kind words and have a blast with your sweet bass drum!!

[@NathansJourneyWithChrist]

Very helpful video! Sounded great!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks very much man!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care!!!

[@somepunkinthecomments471]

Phase 1 all the way!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thank you! This was a blast to work on! Glad that you liked the openness of phase 1! Thank you for your support and have a great day! ✌🏼😃

[@GrayGhostDrumCovers]

That is the coolest thing I’ve seen today, now if you could find a snare that big!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Ha ha...thanks GG!! So glad that you liked it man!! Now that would be a fun video to make...turn this thing into a snare for a day!!! LOL!! Many thanks GG!! Have a great and safe weekend!!

[@WhelanDrums]

This was AWESOME buddy.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks very much man!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care!!!

[@davidsuprenant893]

Can't believe I just ran across your videos sir. Great timing though,I purchased a 14x28 Ludwig, awhile back.Just started working on it.Dont know the year,but after taking off the wrap discovered the out side is mahogany, and the reinforcement rings are maple.The inner ply is probably poplar. The inside has the Ludwig white paint on it.In is formal life was a marching drum.gonna have to buy new hoops,mount spurs , refinish the drum inside and out,and polish the mach lugs.By the time I get done probably have a lot more in it than it's worth but that's ok.Always wanted a big bass drum and found mine for $75.00. All in for the new heads,hoops,spurs and the 75.00 I paid for it should be complete and ready to play $300.00 total. Can't wait to get the project rolling.

[@MichaelKPerry]

Very cool!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Mike thanks very much man!! We appreciate you checking it out and glad that you liked the different approaches! This was a cool video to do! Take care!!!

[@userplayeraccount]

Ahh! That's a beauty! I want one SO bad!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello my friend and thanks very much!! It is really a cool drum!! AR Drummer probably has some good tips to look for one! :)

[@urhottto45]

Amazing low Sustain with AKG..This mic is so good..sometimes i use too!!LIKE#15

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello and many thanks!! Yes, I agree AKG makes some great mics!! I use them all the time too. :) Thanks for checking out our latest video my friend!!

[@thomasmoje5926]

I just picked up a classic vintage Kent drum set, circa 1968. I want to put a new reso head on the bass drum (20"). Batter head is an Evans Gmad clear with a foam muffling ring around the circumference of the head; which is fine. I'm leaning towards either a Remo Fiberskyn or Evans '56 Calftone for the reso side. Do you prefer the Fiberskyn 'Powerstroke' version over the plain Fiberskyn for a bass drum reso head and why?

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello and congratulations on your new cool bass drum! Great question regarding the Remo Fiberskyn’s. The main difference with the Power Stroke heads is that it will provide the added mylar ring around the inside edge to help control overtones a bit more (check out the video at about 3:13). I liked this option for this bass drum due to the really large size of the drum. I also really like the aesthetics of the Remo Fiberskyn’s and I use them on all the bass drums I have. For your situation with a 20inch drum you could really go either way. If you like having more control over how you choose to mute/baffle your drum you may want to choose the non-Power Stroke version, so you can have less muting/baffling if needed without needing to remove and change the drum head. The batter head Evans that you mentioned will be a nice choice too! Remo used to make a stand alone mylar ring with a foam insert that you could lay on the bearing edge first and then place your drum head of choice on top of it. I still have several of those and use them often…sometimes on both batter and reso sides. I cannot find those anywere these days, but I am glad that I kept the ones that I have because these new combo versions (all in one) are pretty pricey. Sorry for the lengthy reply, but I hope that this helps you out a bit my friend!

[@gregmyers3389]

I have two 28x14 bass drums and these are the exact heads I use. I put a felt strip on the reso side, no pillows or ports. Large bass drums need to be tuned higher. I was with ya till ya cut that hole! Honestly however I think you did a good job here, but once that port is there it just sounds like any other "box" and kind of defeats the purpose/point of a large bass. Still a great vid, was pleasantly surprised to see.... (get a lot of questions regarding my bass drums) Cheers man, keep on rockin'!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello Greg and thank you for visiting our channel and for your support! Yes, I thought cutting that whole would hurt some feelings as I said in the video, LOL! I really liked it without the port in it also, but I wanted to try to present a fairly thorough video to everyone. :-) Thanks for leaving a very cool comment. This is the first video like this that we had put out and we really appreciate you checking it out and liking it enough to leave such a kind and cool comment! Take care my friend and we hope to see you back sometime! ✌🏼

[@gregmyers3389]

Thanks for the reply Brother, no hurt feelings here...I'm just "one of those guys" (lmao) Really happy to see an old marcher get some love! Ya got a sub sir!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Greg you're welcome and thanks so much! Yes, this conversion was really cool and I think it worked out really good! It's been a fun drum to incorporate for us! We appreciate you Greg and also for your support, it means a lot to us! We hope that you check out some of our older videos and we hope to see you back sometime soon! Take care and have a wonderful and safe day my friend! 😃👍🏻✌🏼

[@sideoutside]

I like phase 1, wide open!! I bought me a 14 x 28 yamaha concert bass drum. We'll see how it goes :)

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks my friend!! I appreciate you leaving your thoughts!! I like that one a lot too. I play live often and phase 1 is tough to use when you are on stage…mainly due to low frequency feedback issues. I can use phase 1 on stage, but it typically then has to be gated with processing and then it ends up sounding like phase 2 or 3…LOL! But for in the studio, phase 1 is sweet!! Love hearing about your new bass drum!!! I hope that it brings you a lot of musical fun and expression!! Take care my friend!!

[@thetruthexperiment]

Who doesn’t want that kick!!!!

[@richardstewart8716]

Very cool project, drum sounds good. Off subject, Jeremy, when will you make a Facebook page? ( you personally )

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Richard, thanks so much!! I really appreciate you checking it out!! KZbin is a about as social as I get with social media. I don't really participate with Facebook and will likely not have one...sorry brother. Feel free to email any time if you would like, our email is in our about section. ;) Have a great and safe weekend!!

[@curtisjohnese2484]

My first question is , do you always move that fast when you are working and if so then we could definitely make a lot of money, hahaha !!!! Ok I'm done with the jokes. I have a set of ludwig rockers from 79-83 and have been wanting to strip them down to the bare wood and stain them and see how they would sound without that outer plastic shell on them. Y'all done a good job with that base and it really gives your kit a unique sound that sounds great. Have a great day.

[@leandroarroyo4712]

Hi.i have a similar year Ludwig Rockers''power toms natural maple 6 pc They been with me for 35 years.And i won't change or stripp the wood because is a colectors set and will loose value. Don't strip the natural color.You would get more money the way it is now if you dicide to sell it.That is just my opinion.Take care.😎🇵🇷

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey thanks Curtis! It looks like I work as a pit crew member in NASCAR or something...LOL!! Thanks for your kind words about our video and approach to the multiple setups! Sounds like you have a great set of drums! I would reach out to AR Drummer and comment him to see if he has some suggestions for you...he is a wealth of knowledge!! We appreciate you visiting my friend and you have a great day as well!!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Amazing sounds!!!!! Can you explain how to tension the bass drum up? I have a vintage kit and when I put the claws on, some of the claws grab while others do not. I wonder if I’m doing something wrong. What way do you tension the bass drum?

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello my friend and thank you so much for your kind words and support! That is a great question that you asked! Sometimes you need to check to see if the hoop is warped, sometimes that could be the issue. If it is you may try to find another one if the size match is not too difficult to find a replacement. Also what you can try to do is to get a different threaded claw length...longer or shorter and see if that can fix your issue. Unfortunately these kind of issues are run into with older drums, typically it’s because they become warped or misshapen through the years. Let us know how it goes and we hope the very best!

[@lcpmepbri]

okay...great vid...i no we can change the sound to suits us w/pillows blankies, holes...muffler strips.. having owned a kit sence 1965....i followed the trends, having said that, i can take my ole 1965 MIJ Pearl kit to sound perfect, or at least my sound man can...now n my living rm i hav a converted 28" X 16" WLF 3 Ply Mohongany w/Maple rings..that i had recovered an spured up...at this point i still hav the high school heads on it....it's got that House of Holy sound.....i understand "Change" but at 65 yr's old i really get a kick out of this kik...all 3 ply drums 14" rac 18 floor 28X16 of coures DW 9000 peddle. un mic'ed.....the ludwig snare is from my sons high school band days.....nicer head an snares of course..as of today ..my go to is my Alesis Strick Pro-kit. if were doing Zep cover bang ...push a putton, Disco..click...Dennis Chamberlin...Click

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Thank you very much for your kind words and support! We are glad that you enjoyed this video! 👍🏻😃✌🏼

[@PatrickWitherow]

Great video! Do you prefer the Fiberskyn PowerStroke3 Ambassador (FA) weight or Diplomat (FD) weight reso head? I'm on the fence on getting one for my 14x24 WFL - but I'm not sure which weight works best. Thank you!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello my friend and thanks for your kind words and reaching out! I like the Ambassador due to the extra weight of the head. The extra weight will add a bit of low end and help keep the overtones down and keep the sound more focused. Since its such a massive drum certain frequencies can get out of hand quick sometimes. That’s just my opinion though. Hoping that you pick the perfect head for your sweet drum!

[@PatrickWitherow]

@@LittleDrummerChannel Thank you! I’m think I may go for the Fiberskyn Ambassador (non PS3). I like to add my own felt strips etc. However , I do love a PS3 batter head. Thanks again for your time and suggestions and keep on drumming!

[@PatrickWitherow]

@@LittleDrummerChannel I ended up getting the Fiberskyn PS3 Ambassador weight for the reso head on my 14x24 WFL. Sounds (and looks) amazing. Thanks for your help!

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Patrick!! That's great my friend!! So glad that it worked out and you are happy with the results!! Keep having a blast with your drumming!!

[@leandroarroyo4712]

The first was a little boomy for my taste.But the second and third with the port hole sownd exelent. Very nice video.Take care and GB👍.😎🇵🇷

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hey Leandro...thanks fro checking it out and leaving your thoughts!! Love hearing peoples opinion about what works for them!! Have a great day!!! 🙂✌👍

[@leandroarroyo4712]

@@LittleDrummerChannel 👍😎🇵🇷

[@anntimme3274]

Can u plz do a Led Zeppelin cover like good times bad times or black dog and also awsome Ludwig kick drum

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello and thank you very much for your kind words and support! That is a great suggestion and I would like to try one of those sometime. They are kind of particular about copyright for Led Zeppelin on KZbin, but I can check it out. :-) Take care and have a great day!

[@Feeburgproducties]

How did you get a drumpedal that reached all the way to the middle of this 28"? most of the time they don't reach that long. I am a drummer, but also a bass player ;) and I know the best sound comes from the middle.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello my friend and thank you for your support and visiting our video! I used the standard beater that came with the DW 9000 pedal and extended it to the full length. There is an extension that you can get, but I did not use it. The beater position was a little lower than center for this video. 👍🏻😃✌🏼

[@TempoDrift1480]

Actually the best sound comes from off center. That's why 20 and 22's are set up to strike above center. 26 and 28 are struck below center.

[@userplayeraccount]

Does AR have any others for sale?

[@ARDrummer]

This was the last of the three unfortunately :) Sometimes there are some for sale on eBay and reverb though.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Sounds like he's fresh out. But, take his advice on where to look...he's always on the cutting edge with good deals!! :)

[@bleedinggumsroberts3579]

I think im done muffling my bass drums.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Hello my friend, I understand! It's tough sometimes to find the right approach. I'm sure that you will find just the perfect set up for you! Keep us posted on how things are going! Thanks for checking out our video and for your support! Have a great day!

[@bleedinggumsroberts3579]

@@LittleDrummerChannel i grew up playing hard in metal bands. Now i want my drums to sing out. It could be the jazz influence.