Concert Bass Drums

Although the concert bass drum is played in a similar manner to timpani, the tone results are way louder. Typically mounted vertically, these incredible drums are played with huge mallets and the best tone results can be found midway between the center of the skin and the drum's edge. Due to their essential role in ensembles and orchestras around the world, today's top drum and percussion manufacturers specialize in their own concert bass drum models, many of which can be found in this catalog.

Since only the most trusted brands are offered here, any one of these concert bass drums are a great place to start your search with. Of course, you can always narrow down your choices by starting with best sellers, and the Pearl Concert Bass Drum is practically a steal given its affordable price tag. Available in a variety of sizes, these concert bass drums feature 100% mahogany, 7-ply shells and each deliver a warm, full-bodied sound with plenty of low-end presence.

You'll also come across many concert bass drums here that come with suspended stands, one of the most popular being the Ludwig Concert Bass Drum w/ LE787 Stand. The drum itself boasts a die-molded cross-laminated 9-ply birch and maple shell for a sound that's pure, full and unmistakably Ludwig. Additionally, the LE787 Tilting All-Terrain bass drum stand is solidly-built and incredibly stable.

There are so many terrific concert bass drums on this page, you really should try and spend some time here to explore each of your choices more thoroughly. Whether you're an intermediate concert bass drummer in a high school concert band or a member of a discerning professional orchestra, this selection of concert bass drums has a model for every skill level and application.