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Best DrumCraft 22" Bass Drums 2025

Premium DrumCraft 22" bass drums - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Pop For Live Performance For Large Venues For Standard
BRANDS: DrumCraft Pearl
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-NM

by DrumCraft
Rock Standard Pop
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • 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 /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523732
$472
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DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-WM

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Great projection for large venues
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection for large venues
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✗ CONS
  • • 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:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543704
$395
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DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-WM

by DrumCraft
Rock Pop Metal
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
  • • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523728
$417
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DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-NM

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Live Performance Rock
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower in small venues
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBR-NMKick Drum6 SeriesSize: 22"x18"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 543698
$439
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DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SWB-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SWB-NM

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Standard Metal
Key Feature:
• Great projection for large venues
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • 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 /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523730
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP -WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP -WM

by DrumCraft
Pop Large Venues Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than smaller alternatives
  • • Requires quality amplification for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP -WMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"With tom holderShell material:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523721
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-NM

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • Larger size requires more space
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-NMKick Drum6 SeriesSize: 22" x 18"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543699
$461
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DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP-NM

by DrumCraft
Metal Pop Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower in small venues
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP-NMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"Undrilled kick drumShell...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523738
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-NM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-NM

by DrumCraft
Live Performance Metal Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Great projection for large venues
✓ PROS
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
  • • Great projection for large venues
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than smaller alternatives
  • • May overpower in small venues

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SN-NMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523731
$488
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BRF-WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BRF-WM

by DrumCraft
Pop Large Venues Standard
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
  • • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Requires quality amplification for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BRF-WMKick Drum6 SeriesSize: 22"x 18"With kick drum rosetteShell...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523723
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-WM

by DrumCraft
Large Venues Standard Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • Larger size requires more space

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-WMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"Shell material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543706
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-WM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-WM

by DrumCraft
Rock Metal Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✗ CONS
  • • Larger size requires more space
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-WMKick DrumSeries 6Size: 22" x 18"With kick drum rosetteShell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523727
$488
Buy at Thomann View Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 22" bass drums typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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