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Evans Bass Drum Heads - BD22EMADONX - EMAD - Onyx 22-inch Bass Drum Head

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Size 22 Inch
Brand Evans
Style Classic
Shape Round
Number of Pieces 1
Mounting Type Onyx
Age Range (Description) All Age Groups

About this item

  • MAXIMIZE LOW END: EMAD Onyx bass drumhead delivers focused attack, enhanced low-end, and improved durability, making it ideal for heavy hitters
  • LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY: The Level 360 collar design ensures balanced contact with the drum shell, allowing for easier tuning, extended pitch range, and optimum sound quality
  • 2-PLY FILM: Made with two plies of 7.5mil film for improved durability while maintaining its punchy attack and powerful low-end
  • REMOVABLE DAMPENING RING: Includes a removable, adjustable damping ring that controls overtones and helps achieve the desired amount of sustain
  • VERSATILE: EMAD Onyx is suitable for a wide variety of musical genres, from rock and metal to R&B and funk, making it a go-to choice for drummers of all levels

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The EMAD Design

The EMAD series bass drum head is named for the externally mounted adjustable damping system. This system allows each player to control the attack and focus of the drum head by choosing one of two removable foam damping rings. Choosing the thinner foam ring allows for punch and focus without sacrificing resonance, while choosing the wider foam ring maximizes the low end and attack of any bass drum. The EMAD system is available in a variety of options including single and two ply, and clear and coated versions to accommodate each drummer’s preferences.

Level 360 Innovation

Evans is now offering the EMAD series of bass heads with its revolutionary Level 360 technology. With Level 360, Evans has made it easier to tune and get a wider tonal range from your drums than ever before. Applying this new collar shape to our EMAD bass drum head allows it to seat itself properly and in turn provides a head that is easy to tune and a sound that is studio ready.

EMAD Options

The EMAD line is comprised of a variety of options with varying thicknesses, plies, and coatings. The original EMAD is comprised of a single 10 mil ply and is available in clear, coated, and the Evans Onyx choices. The EMAD2 is made up of a 6.5 mil ply and a 10 mil ply for added durability and is available in a clear option. The GMAD series takes the single ply construction of the EMAD and adds extra strength by using a 12 mil ply. The Evans EMAD Heavyweight rounds out the line with 2 clear high-performance 10 mil plies. The EMAD Heavyweight is designed to withstand heavy hitting and provide maximum attack.


EMAD Features
  • Adjustable damping caters to all bass drum tones
  • Revolutionary Evans Level 360 collar
  • Two different foam damping ring options for different sound options
  • Multiple sizes, thicknesses, and coatings
  • Available in sizes 18” to 26”


From the manufacturer

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Evans EMAD

PERFECT COMBINATION OF POWER, PUNCH & CONTROL

The unparalleled industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows the player to adjust attack and focus.

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Available Sizes
16"-26" 18"-26" 16"-26" 16"-26" 18"-26" 18"-26" 18"-26"
Treatment
Coated, Uncoated Uncoated UV Coated Uncoated Frosted Uncoated Uncoated
Technology
EMAD EMAD EMAD EMAD EMAD EMAD EMAD
Ideal For
Rock, Metal Rock, Gospel Rock, Gospel Rock, Jazz Rock, Gospel Rock, Metal Rock, Gospel
Ply's
1 2 1 1 1 2 1
Adjusted Focus. Amplified Sound.

Adjusted Focus. Amplified Sound.

The industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows for adjustment of attack and focus. EMAD provides drummers with an ideal kick drum sound.

EMAD SOUND PROFILE

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
474 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, durability, and ease of tuning of the drum head. For example, they mention it's the best head they've ever used, it holds up very well, and it works best at low tunings. Customers are also impresseded with the tone.

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28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the sound quality of the drum head. They say it has a great resonance and makes their kick bass 808 boom. Customers also mention that it has no overtones and a self-muffling system of sorts.

"...Excellent dampening rings, love the complete sound and design. Best in my book" Read more

"...Pretty thick coating and a self muffling system of sorts. I put it on right before a gig. Mic’s up the kick and BOOM...." Read more

"...I’m glad I did. It looks great, it’s well built and it sounds fantastic. Highly recommended" Read more

"...This thing sounds amazing and was so easy to tune for me. Usually it takes me like an hour to tune it to get some nice attack...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the quality of the drum head. They say it's the best drum head they have ever used, it has a great attack, and it has an amazing punch. Some mention that the heads are monsters and sound like punchy heads.

"I rarely give 5 stars. But this is the best drum head I have ever used. Love them." Read more

"Awesome feel and sound, it is the best base-drum head I have played" Read more

"...heel up and kick hard, this is a great sounding punchy head with great attack and a real sharp deep punch, highly recomended, Great Job Evans !" Read more

"These heads are monsters. I bought 2 of them for my 22" double bass SONOR drum set and they are amazing...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the musical instruments head. They mention that it holds up very well, lasts a long time, and has a thick coating. Some say that the head sounds great for metal and rock styles.

"Had no idea this drum head was a bit different than others. Pretty thick coating and a self muffling system of sorts. I put it on right before a gig...." Read more

"...I’m glad I did. It looks great, it’s well built and it sounds fantastic. Highly recommended" Read more

"...every weekend and also practicing twice a week this head has held up very well, I do recomend the use of a kick pad which I use to get a bit more..." Read more

"...However, with the patch in place, the sound is punchy and the head should last many gigs." Read more

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Customers find the onyx style heads of the musical instruments incredibly easy to tune.

"The ability to have 3 dampening levels, and the ease of tuning the Onyx style heads makes this combination great for on the fly tuning...." Read more

"...Easy to tune. Essentially just took out the wrinkles and used the lowrst tone for the 18 inch drum." Read more

"...This thing sounds amazing and was so easy to tune for me. Usually it takes me like an hour to tune it to get some nice attack...." Read more

"...They have great sound and are very easy to tune to how you want them to sound. They have a bery beefy sound and alot of vibration...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instruments. They mention that it works best at low tunings, and is great for on the fly tuning. The built-in dampening works well, and produces a great sound.

"...ease of tuning the Onyx style heads makes this combination great for on the fly tuning...." Read more

"...Right in the chest that you can feel! It works best at low tunings and use the small ring insert, The durability is very good for a single ply head..." Read more

"Great sound. The built in dampening works great and has two different sized pieces of foam you can choose from based on how resonate you want the..." Read more

"...If you are looking for something that hits low, no overtone, no ringing, this is it. DO NOT underestimate." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tone of the guitar. They mention that it has a sharp attack and dark tone. Some say that it also has reverb action for heavy rock. Overall, most are happy with the sound of the product.

"...this is a great sounding punchy head with great attack and a real sharp deep punch, highly recomended, Great Job Evans !" Read more

"...It has great tone, is easy to tune, and feels really durable. I would definitely buy these again." Read more

"Has a nice dark reverb action to it for heavy rock." Read more

"Sharp attack and dark tone..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the dampening rings of the musical instruments. They mention that the rings are excellent, have two different options, and have three dampen levels.

"This is the only bass drum head I use now. Excellent dampening rings, love the complete sound and design. Best in my book" Read more

"The ability to have 3 dampening levels, and the ease of tuning the Onyx style heads makes this combination great for on the fly tuning...." Read more

"...I'm extremely happy with the product and it has two different damper rings also! Worth every single penny...." Read more

Evans head's are the best
5 Stars
Evans head's are the best
Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum head for my 22" bass drum is the only drum head you'll have to own! I'm extremely happy with the product and it has two different damper rings also! Worth every single penny. Been a drummer for 30 years and hands down the Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum head is beyond expectations!Thank you Evan'sRobW
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