Currently using a powerstroke as well, I'm not getting the sound I want out of it though, not enough tone and too much thud, but the head is old and probably on its last leg. I have a brand new Remo Ambassador to put on whenever I get around to it.
Currently using a powerstroke as well, I'm not getting the sound I want out of it though, not enough tone and too much thud, but the head is old and probably on its last leg. I have a brand new Remo Ambassador to put on whenever I get around to it.
Are you using a reso head mate?? if so how big (if any) is the mic port?
Dustin Lee Burgess
Northfleet, England
mapex mafia & paiste posse
Not using a reso head at the moment.
Aquarian super kick II it is a great sounding Bass drum head IMO!
thats half your problem mate. Depending on what sound you are after, get a good quality head (i use the stock head that came with my kit which is an ebony powerstoke). cut a small port hole, no bigger than about 4 inches (10cm) in diameter and tune it so its just past wrinkle. You may want to add a small amount of dampening to taste so get one of those purpose made pillows (Evans make em I believe) or use a small towel with then ends touching the two heads.
This should make your kick sound a whole lot better. Try a flam slam with a wood beater for a bit more attack depending on what sound you want
Dustin Lee Burgess
Northfleet, England
mapex mafia & paiste posse
I am just waiting for the opportune moment to put my powerstroke 3 on. I like the FLAM SLAM kevlar patches!
I've tried them all and discovered ONLY Aquarian will work for me. Why? Because no other head tunes up low like an Aquarian.
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- 2008 8-piece Tama B&B Lava Glass Glitter
- Paiste Signature 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 17, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22
- Paiste Formula 602 14, 14, 16, 18, 20
One more vote for Aquarian
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Just removes my remo powersonic & put on Aquarian super kick II all I can say is wow what a sound. Cant believe I waited so long. Tunes up nice.
Glad you're enjoying it. If you really want that head to sing, invest in an Aquarian Regulator resonant head with the side port. A bone rattling combination.
SK
"A man can NEVER have too many cymbals"
Proudly Playing
Sonor Force 3007 Stage One Piano Black 22X17.5 kick, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 16" toms
Pork Pie Big Black Snare
Vater Sticks/Brushes
Remo Vintage Emperor, Emperor X, and Powerstroke Pro Heads
Paiste Twenty/2002/Signature Cymbals
Sonor/DW/Gibraltar Hardware
chick webb used timpany heads on both sides of his bass drum.try to find an old recording of his and you might do the same!
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