Detail 01
Air-Seal System shell
The shell is designed to remain round, supporting clearer tuning and a pure fundamental.
Product detailSKU #1393862859576
Yamaha18" x 14" 8300 Series Field-Corps Marching Bass Drum Black Forest
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 18 x 14-inch Yamaha Field-Corps model is a marching bass drum for indoor and outdoor use. Its 7-ply maple shell is designed to balance a deep, resonant foundation with a solid attack, so entrances remain clearly defined. The 14-inch-deep shell keeps the profile relatively slim for a mobile marching instrument, and this version is finished in Black Forest. It is a focused choice when this exact diameter and depth suit the part.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Indoor and outdoor marching-percussion parts that need clear attacks over resonant bass response.
- Programs using an 18 x 14-inch bass drum within a mobile percussion setup.
- High-tension tuning situations that call for consistent adjustment hardware.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching setups that require a bass drum size other than 18 x 14 inches.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
45-degree bearing edge
Helps the drum speak clearly with precise articulation.
Detail 03
5.4 mm steel tension rods and wide-body claw hooks
Support consistent tuning adjustments and added stability at high tension.
Detail 04
Sound Impact Strips
Reduce unwanted overtones and make tuning easier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that the required bass-drum position calls for an 18 x 14-inch model.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many lugs does the 18-inch model have?
The 18-inch bass drum has eight aluminum die-cast lugs.
02What heads does it use?
It comes with Yamaha Remo Power Max heads.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Drum Key
- DK-10
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Shell
- 7-Ply Maple
- Body Finish
- White wrap finish; Black Forest, Blue Forest and Red Forest stain
- Finish
- White wrap finish; Black Forest, Blue Forest and Red Forest stain
5 detailsOther
- Claws
- Solid, ribbed design made of steel
- Hoops
- 10-Ply Maple
- Lugs
- Aluminum die-cast lug design: 16 inch and 18 inch bass drums have 8 lugs; 20 inch bass drum has 10 lugs; 22 inch through 32 inch bass drums have 12 lugs
- Washers
- Double steel washers used on the tension rods
- Heads
- Yamaha Remo Power Max
