Detail 01
Air-Seal System shell
The shell is designed to remain round, supporting clearer tuning and a pure fundamental.
Product detailSKU #1393862859581
Yamaha18" x 14" 8300 Series Field-Corps Marching Bass Drum Blue Forest
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s 18 x 14-inch Field-Corps bass drum brings the series’ maple-shell design to a Blue Forest finish. Made for marching percussion indoors or outside, it combines a deep, resonant character with a firm, punchy attack. Its 14-inch depth keeps the shell relatively slim and intended for mobile use. The result is an 18-inch marching bass drum with clear articulation for parts that need both low-end presence and definition.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Indoor or outdoor marching work requiring a resonant bass voice with firm attack definition.
- Programs that need an 18 x 14-inch bass drum with a relatively slim shell.
- High-tension tuning situations that call for consistent adjustment hardware.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a bass drum in a diameter or depth 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
- 01Confirm that the Blue Forest 18 x 14-inch configuration matches your required marching bass-drum size.
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
- Blue
- 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
