Detail 01
Air-Seal System shell
The shell is designed to remain round, supporting clearer tuning and a pure fundamental.
Product detailSKU #1393862859589
Yamaha20" x 14" 8300 Series Field-Corps Marching Bass Drum Black Forest
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a 20 x 14-inch marching bass-drum position, this Black Forest Field-Corps model combines the 8300 Series’ 7-ply maple construction with a 14-inch-deep shell. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor marching percussion, delivering deep resonance and a punchy attack with clear articulation. The comparatively slim shell is intended to be manageable in motion, while the tuning system is built to handle high-tension adjustments consistently.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching-percussion performances that need deep resonance and a clearly articulated attack.
- Programs specifying a 20 x 14-inch bass drum for indoor or outdoor use.
- 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 20 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
- 01Verify that your marching setup calls for a 20 x 14-inch bass drum.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many lugs does the 20-inch model have?
The 20-inch bass drum has 10 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
