Evans GMAD Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

I'd been using Evans EMAD II two-ply bass drum heads for awhile now, and decided to try something a little different. Being a fan of the Evans 'adjustable damping' concept, I decided to try the GMAD head. Man, I'm happy about that decision! This head gives me great rebound- better than the EMAD, and allows me to perform more effortless double-bass figures. The sound is just a bit more lively and resonant than the dual-ply EMAD, which (in my case) caused me to prefer the sound of the supplied 'thick' damping ring. I played the head "naked" also, and found it could do Jazz duty, as well as the steady diet of Prog & Classic Rock I generally play. I then added the Black Nylon Evans Double Bass Patch to preserve the head, and I LOVE the sound with this patch, using primarily the "thinner" damping ring. In closing, this head is an excellent value and is VERY versatile. Sound quality and feel are awesome. I'm glad I switched from EMAD to GMAD. I'd like to note that there was damage to the first of these heads I ordered during the shipping process, and Amazon handled my problem with both aplomb and swiftness. I had a return label within 8 hours of my email to them, and a replacement head within 1 business day. Outstanding!!!

It sounds good as usual.

I grew up old school, using pillows, maxi pads, tape and everything else to get "that" sound. The GMAD lowers the boom. This drumhead offers 3 different levels of muffling. None, thin and thick ring. They all work great and provide a DEEP, solid punch. You get a kick that sounds bigger than it is. Evans should make this for 26" kicks.

First time using, tuned low with muffle sounds sick. Love it.

Better volume and reaction than the EMADII and seems just a durable, especially if you use a kevlar pad. I highly suggest it.

Sounds wonderful

Love the sound. It seems to be the sound I am looking for. Pretty durable for a single ply head. Sadly since I use a lot of double bass I am basically stuck with regular two ply head use but, will use for recording.

The title of this review says it all. This is flat out the best sounding and best feeling head on the market. The damping rings (and if you tune it right!) make it go boom with tons of crisp, powerful punch, low end thunder that doesn't sustain too long.

Satisfecho con el producto.

I have been using Emad and Emad Heavyweight batters for the last several years and I love them. I decided to try the Gmad and am really glad that I did. As great as the other ones are the Gmads are even better. I put it on my 26 inch Ludwig Classic Maple kick, tuned it just above the wrinkle, put on my favorite kick pedal, and gave it a good test run. With no other muffling besides the foam ring that comes with the head, it sounded enormous. Deep, punchy, and without too much overtone, it sounds incredible. I would highly recommend these to any drummer that wants that great bass drum sound they have been after. This one delivers!

1.Design with the ring dampener......2.a good feel.....3.hard hitting tendencies with my speed cobra 310.....4.its too good......... i love it ....thats it.....keep drumming (Heavy metal...\m/.....)

Ho comprato questo modello per provare una monostrato per la cassa e si comporta come se fosse una doppia

Wenn man ein Bassdrumfell NUR in der original Umverpackung verschickt, kann das gut gehen, muss aber nicht.Das Fell war nicht mehr zu gebrauchen. Dann musste der Rückversand auch noch vorgelegt werden und man bleibt auf einem Teil der Kosten sitzen.. Sehr ärgerlichDas Fell an sich (habe mir es jetzt anderweitig gekauft) ist sehr empfehlenswert.Aber am Besten in einem anständigen Musikladen kaufen...