Best 22" Bass Drums for Standard 2025
Perfect 22" bass drums for standard - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-WM
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • 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:...

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SB-WM
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • 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...

Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD RB '14
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Heavier than smaller alternatives
- • Larger size requires more space
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD RBL '14Bass DrumStage Custom Birch seriesSize: 22" x 17"6-Ply...

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD SBB-NM
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Wide selection of models available
- • 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:...

Sonor 22"x17,5" AQ2 Bass Drum WHP
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Great projection for large venues
- • May overpower in small venues
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
Sonor 22"x175" AQ2 Bass Drum WHPKick DrumSize: 22" x 17.5AQ2 SeriesShell material: 7-ply maple shellWith...

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...

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP -WM
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Wide selection of models available
- • 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:...

DrumCraft Series 6 22"x18" BD BP-NM
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • 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...

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...

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 /...

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:...

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 /...

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...

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-NM
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
- • Great projection for large venues
- • 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 /...
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