Best 22" Bass Drums 2025
Top-rated 22" bass drums 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-NM
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Larger size requires more space
- • Heavier than smaller alternatives
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-NMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"Shell material: Maple /...
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-WM
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Heavier than smaller alternatives
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-WMKick Drum6 SeriesSize: 22" x 18"Shell material:...
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD NW
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD NWBass DrumStage Custom Birch seriesSize: 22" x 17"Colour: Natural...
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD CR
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • May overpower in small venues
- • Larger size requires more space
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD CRKick DrumSize: 22" x 17"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch wood...
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-WM
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Larger size requires more space
- • Heavier than smaller alternatives
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-WMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"With kick drum rosetteShell...
Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD Walnut
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
Sonor ProLite 22"x16" BD WalnutSonor ProLite 22” x 16" Bass DrumColour: Walnut (NUB)High-gloss...
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-NM
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • May overpower in small venues
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-NMKick Drum6 SeriesSize: 22"x18"Shell material:...
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD HA '14
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
- • May overpower in small venues
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD HA '14Bass DrumSize: 22" x 17"Stage Custom Birch seriesHigh...
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SWB-NM
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SWB-NMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"Shell material: Maple /...
Tama 22"x18" Imperialstar BD -BOB
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
- • May overpower in small venues
Tama 22"x18" Imperialstar BD -BOBKick DrumSize: 22" x 18"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick poplar...
Pearl Crystal Beat 22"x16" Bass #730
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
- • Larger size requires more space
Pearl Crystal Beat 22"x16" Bass #730Bass drumSize: 22" x 16"Crystal Beat seriesModern remake of the...
Sonor 22"x14" Vintage Series VPL
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Larger size requires more space
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
Sonor 22" x 14" Vintage Series VPLBass DrumSize: 22" x 14"Colour: Vintage Pearl VPLDrumshell...
DW PDP 22"x18" Concept Maple
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Wide selection of models available
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
- • May overpower in small venues
DW PDP 22"x18" Concept Maple Bass DrumKick DrumSize: 22" x 18"Concept Maple SeriesDrilledFoiled...
Pearl EXX 22"/08"/14" Add-On #704
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
Pearl EXX 22"/08"/14" Add-On #704Drum Shell Extension SetPearl Export seriesFoil-covered drum shells...
Pearl 22"x18" Export BD G. Silver
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Requires quality amplification for best results
- • May overpower in small venues
Pearl 22"x18" Export BD G. SilverBass DrumSize: 22" x 18"Export series6-ply7.5 mm poplar shellDrum...
How to Choose the Best 22" Bass Drums
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation