Best 22" Bass Drums Under $500 2026
Affordable 22" bass drums under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD HA '14
by
Yamaha
Live Performance
Rock
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✓ PROS
- • Great projection for large venues
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 364501
$483
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
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
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Pearl 22"x18" Export BD M. Amethyst
by
Pearl
Standard
Live Performance
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great projection for large venues
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Universal pedal and hardware compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than smaller alternatives
- • More expensive than smaller sizes
Pearl 22"x18" Export BD M. AmethystBass DrumSize: 22" x 18"Export series6-ply poplar shellDrum...
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 615360
$424
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Pearl 22"x18" Export BD G. Silver
by
Pearl
Pop
Rock
Standard
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of attack and low-end
- • Great projection for large venues
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615359
$424
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD NW
by
Yamaha
Live Performance
Pop
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Standard 22-inch size for most genres
✓ PROS
- • Standard 22-inch size for most genres
- • Great projection for large venues
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 358880
$483
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha Stage Custom 22"x17" BD RB '14
by
Yamaha
Standard
Rock
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Great projection for large venues
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Great projection for large venues
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 348230
$472
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.
