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What is the specific diameter of a bass drum?
I know 22" or other sizes are general named sizes, but exactly what is the diameter of a perfectly round bass drum from tip of bearing edges to the opposite tip? What about from outside to outside surface? I would appreciate well sourced and expanded answers, thank you...
I am not buying a hoop actually. I am experimenting with making my own drum. I need to know the specific diameter in order to see if the experimental drum is going to be the same exact size...
Most bass drums are made with a 22" diameter. Other favorites are 24" and 20". Other sizes usually vary in even sizes as that. Widths vary as well, but most are 14", 16" or 18". This will vary as well, but also in even numbers.
Looking back on your question...I have never measured the "exact" size from bearing to bearing other than the basic measurement. If you have a 22" bass drum that needs a new counter hoop, then you need to buy a 22" counter hoop. Yes, the hoop will be slightly bigger than that, but that's the way it's suppose to be. I'm sure that most drum dealers will know what you need for that replacement if that's what you are wondering about?
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