Evans REMAD Resonant Bass Drum Head, 18 Inch
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The Kickports come with a template for cutting the hole to the proper size to fit the Kickport, but you can use any head to do so. Thank you for visiting the Y2PLAY Stores! 800- 695- 4808
Yes, it's supposed to be there; however, cutting it off will almost certainly damage the head.
Yes, mine did, because it was exactly what I required. The mic hole is actually a protected hole, making it better than most. It's not just a cut hole with unfinished edges. I had a great time. However, one has to wonder about other sizes. I bought this to go with my 20" studio kick.
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The Emad batter is ideal for this dish. With the exception of possibly old-fashioned, the two are an unbeatable combination. jazz in the schools Full and resonant, but still controlled and simple to tune. Cutting a hole is not as effective as using a reinforced port. I don't use any damping inside the bass drum anymore because the head tensions nicely around the port. Make sure your beater hits the batter head dead center (with some reinforcement) and, if necessary, use a bass drum lift. Evans heads are the only ones I use these days.
I have two kits, and thus two kick drums: one is a 20" and the other is a 22"; I purchased the heads at the same time. br>br>These guys sounded incredible when they were first installed; I absolutely loved them. On average, three times per month, the 20" is used in clubs. I never take the 22" out of my home studio, I don't hit it as hard, and I only play it for about 8 hours a week. I noticed a small crack in the plastic ring that holds the dampening ring after about 4 months, maybe 15 to 20 gigs. It cracked at the glued-to-the-head portion of the ring at the next gig. The low end was still excellent, but the kick mic had picked up an annoying buzz as a result of the cracked part, which I couldn't live with. Personally, I believe I should be able to play it for longer than 15 minutes for $35. 20 times. This kick isn't even used in rehearsal! It's only used when I'm performing because I like the sound. br>br>The 22" appeared to be more durable, but given that I play it more frequently than the 20" but not as hard, it's difficult to tell how much wear and tear it has. The same type of crack as in the 22 appeared not long after the head was installed (around 4 months). " Because it wasn't a life-or-death situation, I dealt with it for about two months. " I might have kept the head for a few more months if it hadn't been for the irritating buzz caused by the crack. The outer ply, however, had broken all the way to the muffler ring, necessitating the replacement of the head. br>br>At the end of the day, if you use your kick frequently and can afford to replace the head 2- When I hear it four times a year, I think it's a fantastic sound. br>br>Look for something else if you need durability and have a tight budget. The Aquarian II dual ply was the winner for me. It sounds fantastic; it's not quite as good as the emad, but it's still excellent and will last for a year.
The head has leveled out and is very easy to tune. I'd just finished putting it on the day before a church picnic performance. Outside, on the gig mat, the resonance and tone were fantastic. I have an Evans level 360 hazy snare side head that continues to produce a lot of warm tones. br>br>This is a fantastic side head for resonance. It's far superior to the Remo Ebony I've been using for many years.
The EMAD is a fantastic head with excellent tone and low end. br>br>However, be aware that the image and description are inaccurate; the head you will most likely receive is the newer "revised" version. br>br>The microphone jack has been relocated to the 4-pin connector. Evans has replaced the interchangeable rings with an attached ring at the 5 o'clock position, rather than the 2 o'clock position shown. Making the port itself smaller (from 5" to 4) is also a good idea. br>br>I didn't wear the rings on my head because I felt like I got a better thump without them, and I've heard they fall apart anyway. So, with the old head and the revised head, getting them at the same pitch is difficult, very close but not exact, at least for me. I'm no Bob Gatzen when it comes to drum tuning, of course. br>br>Order two if you're trying to match a head on a double bass drum setup, but if you don't, and you want a great head with mic access without cutting your own hole and low end thump, this is a great head.
Evans has the best heads, and this one is no exception. The muffling ring around the hole doesn't seem to make much of a difference. I'll just buy a regular head and install a kickport in it next time.
The port allows for clear sound, as well as all of the punch. I strongly advise all drummers to check it out!.
This head was installed on a 1980s Japanese stencil drum kit with Indonesian plywood shells that were so thin that they bent and warped even without the hoops. The drums are positively ferocious with these heads. Evan's is one of those restaurants that never disappoints.
ears. It also allows me to quickly adjust the pillow I installed in the drum, which eliminates some of the ringing that solid heads are known for.
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