Good bass drum head

[Ethangrobb]

hi, im getting a new bdrum head. im planning on a powerstroke 3 or 4. more like the 3. i like a good punchy sound, not too open, but not overmuffled. any suggestions? what heads do you use? btw, clear vs coated bass drum heads? i prefer clear that way i can see in case my pillow was to fall over and just being able to see in my bdrum but whats the difference in the clear and coating

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[tah821]

As with any headthe coating adds warmth to the sound of the drum. If you like punchy bass drums then clear is for you and my vote is for the PS3.

[Larrysperf]

Emad 1 or 2 great all round heads

[almostmatt1]

Or a Gmad, I'v got a Gmad Right now and i love it.

[DrumRookie]

Ehh, for a beginner I wouldn't recommend an Emad (sorry Larry!), a drum set at my church (Pearl Export) has an powerstroke 3 on it, and once I heard that I was like- I'm getting this one when I can afford it!

[DrummerD]

or a gmad, i'v got a gmad right now and i love it.

+1


PS3's are a good head as well.

[Larrysperf]

Ive played them all and the Emad for me is the best

[Kazaamski]

If your gonna put a pillow inside the kick, any head will do. They will all thump with a big ole pillow in the drum.

[marko138]

Ehh, for a beginner I wouldn't recommend an Emad (sorry Larry!), a drum set at my church (Pearl Export) has an powerstroke 3 on it, and once I heard that I was like- I'm getting this one when I can afford it!

Why would you not recommend an EMAD for beginners? I'm curious!

[yohin]

I vote for Aquarian SuperKick II. Best bass drum head ever, and you don't even need to put a pillow inside, it's got a perfect sound already!

[livewire80]

Gmad batter with emad reso combo = cannon

[Larrysperf]

I vote for Aquarian SuperKick II. Best bass drum head ever, and you don't even need to put a pillow inside, it's got a perfect sound already!

This is not the best statement to make they are good heads but are 1 of the best not the best by any means

[yohin]

This is not the best statement to make they are good heads but are 1 of the best not the best by any means

My bad...I should've said the best head in my opinion. I've had a PS3, EMAD, Superkick I, and Superkick II, and the Superkick II was my favorite. Obviously other people will have different opinions, and that is mine.

[TxDrummer]

Emad 1 or 2 great all round heads

+1 I have a EMAD on my 20" kick and Love that as well. I have the G2 on my 22"

[itchie]

Evans eq4

Meaty

[Ryan3772]

I like PS3s But i just ordered a Powerstroke pro so i'll see how that sounds.

[jordison515]

I like generally the same sound as you, and I went with the Powerstroke 3, and love it. While I can't speak for the Evans heads (never owned an Evans besides my old Genera Dry, which I still have as a spare head) I will say that if you do get a PS3 get a Remo Falam Slam patch and use plastic beaters. Tune it nice and low until you get a nice slap, and then tune your reso to get your sound. Perfection.

[jazzkat]

If your gonna put a pillow inside the kick, any head will do. They will all thump with a big ole pillow in the drum.

+1

If you plan on stuffing it, get a clear single-ply head and get a falam patch.
DONE

Less ring un-stuffed? PS3 with falam.

[chafey]

clear emperor ftw

[amdrummer]

i use an eveans emad, but i hear an evans eq2 i really good i think its what george kollias uses