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Mapex Bass Drum

May 30th, 2009 admin No comments

Mapex Bass Drum

What size soft cases should I get for my new Drum Kit?

Okay, so I've recently bought a brand new SHINE Definition Birch Series 5-Piece Drum kit, which I really want to keep in good condition.

The kit consists of:
- 12x8 Rack Tom
- 14x13 Floor Tom
- 16x15 floor tom
- 22x20 bass drum
- 14x6 Snare Drum.

I haven't got any experience in buying Drum Cases and I am wondering if I have to get larger cases for the drums. For example, a 14" Soft Case for the 12" rack tom - or would a 12" case fit fine? The cases I am looking at buying are Mapex on the following website http://www.rockemmusic.com/product/mapex-single-drum-cases-choice-options

Does anybody have any suggestions?

Thank you very much.
also I think I should point out that the tom has a mount.
PS. How do I know the length size of the case? Most places only seem to give me the one size. What if I purchase a 22" bass Drum Case for my 22"x20" bass, and the case is 22"x18" or something?

They're usually designed to fit the drum snuggly, so, for instance, your 16x15 floor tom would need a 16x15 case. But I've had a few experiences where they were slightly too small, or the drum had features that prevented proper fitting. For instance, I have a Ludwig Element series kit with suspension mounts on my three mounted toms, which prevent them from fitting properly in equally-sized cases, so my 13x10 Mounted Tom would really need a 15x10 (which is impossible to find, sadly).

What I'd recommend is to measure each drum not from lug to lug like you're fitting a head, but literally across fully, including the mounting parts. If the case is too large (and it might be), you can fit a towel in to hold it more firmly in place. That's what I've always done without any problems, and if you're going on the road, having some extra space in cases can prove to be a good thing. It also gives you some leeway if you get another new kit in the future.