Yamaha Field-Corps Marching Bass Drums

Designed for top marching programs, Yamaha's Field-Corps bass drums provide a deep, resonant tone, and forceful attack. From the focused tone of the smallest size at 14" to the thunderous boom of the largest model at 32", these bass drums are versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor marching percussion activities.

The 7-ply birch/mahogany shell provides a precise balance of deep, resonant tones and solid, punchy attack. This shell configuration not only sounds great it has a much lighter carrying weight than its all-hardwood counterparts.

All Yamaha bass drums are made using the Air-Seal System™ which ensures that shells start round and stay round: an in-round shell tunes clearer and provides a pure fundamental tone.

The light, die-cast aluminum lugs are designed with a unique arch-shaped center. This Yamaha original straight-line design decreases surface to surface contact between the shell and lug permitting the shell to vibrate freely, which in turn results in greater tone production. Lug designs are 26% lighter and 60% stronger than previous models.

10-ply birch round edge hoops constructed with our original Air-Seal System are utilized to deliver the strength necessary for maintaining consistent uniform tuning.

The claw hook design delivers greater tuning stability. This unique feature reduces the stress on the tuning bolt under high-tension situations. This ensures easy turning when making tuning adjustments. The new wide-body claw hook design also reduces hoop damage, while delivering greater tuning stability.

5.4mm steel tension rods provide easy, consistent tuning without adding unnecessary weight.

Available sizes:
MB-8214  14x14"
MB-8216  16x14"
MB-8218  18x14"
MB-8220  20x14"
MB-8222  22x14"
MB-8224  24x14"
MB-8226  26x14"
MB-8228  28x14"
MB-8230  30x16"
MB-8232  32x16"

Available in two wrap finishes and three stain finishes:
S - Silky Silver Wrap
W - White Wrap
B - Black Forest Stain
BU- Blue Forest Stain
R - Red Forest Stain

Also available in a variety of custom lacquer finishes, wraps, and colored and powdercoated hardware.  Please call or email for custom finish options.