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doodman
#21 Posted : 1/18/2012 11:03:48 PM
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OMFG!! You guys were right!!! This head gives me awesome short sustain punch with sweet tone!!!!!! I never played a bass that sounded this sweet!!!! Thanks to all who recommended the emad 2. I put on the larger foam ring for a super fast decay. This was exactly what i wanted!!!! No pillows or anything in the bass shell. I also put a 5" port on the reso head. Sounds so bad-ass!!!! Thanks again!!!
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#23 Posted : 1/18/2012 11:36:43 PM
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Glad to be of some haelp. Enjoy!
If this set is rockin', I can't hear you knockin'!!
Drumming......It's what's for dinner!

1977 Tama Imperialstar Saturn 12+1 Platina.
Tama Titan stands
Sabian XS20 and Avedis Zildjian cymbals
1971 Ludwig snare
Evans EC2 heads
Tama ST1365BN snare drum
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#24 Posted : 1/19/2012 1:24:29 AM
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6pc Tama SCM Platinum Fade
6pc Tama SCM EFX Blue Silk (shells signed by Jason Bittner!)
5pc Tama B/B White Silk
5pc Tama B/B Egyptian Night Burst
5pc Tama SCP Birch (project re-wrap)
4pc Tama Silverstar Satin Cherry
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#25 Posted : 1/19/2012 5:19:49 AM
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Congrats doodman. I knew you would be happy with the sound of the Emad Head. If you really want to make that kick sound good, add a KickPort. I put one on all my bass drums as standard equipment now. It will bring out the low end and give the drum some extra umph.


Here's some of my Ludwig Kick Drums with the KickPort.
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#22 Posted : 1/19/2012 8:51:37 PM
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Originally Posted by: doodman Go to Quoted Post
OMFG!! You guys were right!!! This head gives me awesome short sustain punch with sweet tone!!!!!! I never played a bass that sounded this sweet!!!! Thanks to all who recommended the emad 2. I put on the larger foam ring for a super fast decay. This was exactly what i wanted!!!! No pillows or anything in the bass shell. I also put a 5" port on the reso head. Sounds so bad-ass!!!! Thanks again!!!



Glad it worked for you. They are great heads.
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spa32
#26 Posted : 1/20/2012 12:26:21 AM
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Sandman, I've often thought about the kickPort, just couldn't justify the cost. I currently have 4" holes. What size are the KickPorts?
Starclassic Maple (British Racing Green) (2005,2006) 8x6 8x8 10x8 12x9 13x10 14x11 15x13 22x16(2)
14x5.5 snare (Starclassic Maple) (2005)
14x5.5 snare (Starclassic Brass) (2007)
4 low pitch Octobans
Sabian (12) (Brillant)
9" Max Splash
10" HHX Evolution Splash
10" HH China Kang
10" Chopper
13" AAX Stage Hats
14" AAX Stage Hats
16" AA Medium Thin Crash
16" AA China
18" HH Thin Crash
18" Vault Crash
18" HH Thin China
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Promark (Hickory 747 natural nylon tip)
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doodman
#27 Posted : 1/20/2012 12:47:38 AM
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Yeah man, my bass sounds so so killer. I can't believe it the sound! Iput a 5" port on the reso side the same time I replaced my kick head with the emad. I get goosebumps when I play that thing!

Should I replace my stock Tama heads on the toms and snare too? They sound pretty good, but I think there's room for improvement.

You guys got any recommendations?

Thanks again!
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#28 Posted : 1/29/2012 7:16:24 PM
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I'd sya go with Evans EC2 and EC Reso.

Batter
http://www.evansdrumhead...=3567&productid=441

Reso
http://www.evansdrumhead...=3567&productid=484


Or for the reso head G1 or G Plus

http://www.evansdrumhead...D=3567&productid=482
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audiotech
#29 Posted : 1/30/2012 3:32:25 AM
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Another thing that you can do to enhance the sound of a bass drum is to use felt strips on the reso head. I've been using these on my DW Classic kit for about a year and a half and just today, installed them on my Ludwig Classic Maple bass drum. They focus the sound and really enhance the bass drum's fundamental frequency. My DW bass drum is a 22" and the Ludwig drum is a 20". The picture of the Ludwig drum was taken before I installed the felt. The felt I have on the DW drum is a 3 1/2" and the one on the Ludwig bass is 3". They are installed between the bearing edge of the shell and the drum head. This is an easy way to really tame some of those plasticky sounding resonant heads without having to over tighten them, thus keeping a lower overall pitch to the bass drum's sound. This is an old time trick that many drummers used and a lot still do.





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shambo
#30 Posted : 3/6/2012 9:29:22 PM
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doodman,
Congrats on the sweet kit. I did the same w/ the EMAD and was very happy with the sound. After about 2 years, the plastic ring that held the muffler cracked and the foam piece kept falling out. I just kept on playing that thing as it opened the drum up a bit...the "new" sound was fun to play and I haven't put the new head on yet!

I've got the Tama drum dial...it is great for getting me "in the ballpark", then I fine tune by ear. Just my 1 cents worth. Have fun!
Superstar Hyper-Drive, Brushed Metallic Black
Metalworks snare
Zildjian Cymbals
DW 5000 double pedal
Yamaha Hex Rack
Evans Black Hydraulic heads (primary)
Remo Black Suede heads (alternate)
Vic Firth sticks
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shambo
#31 Posted : 3/6/2012 9:35:17 PM
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Hey Audiotech! Just noticed your pics...that Ludwig kit is KILLER!
Superstar Hyper-Drive, Brushed Metallic Black
Metalworks snare
Zildjian Cymbals
DW 5000 double pedal
Yamaha Hex Rack
Evans Black Hydraulic heads (primary)
Remo Black Suede heads (alternate)
Vic Firth sticks
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doodman
#32 Posted : 3/7/2012 11:58:32 AM
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I got the EC2 SST COATED heads for my toms. I have to say I'm not a huge fan. The sound they produce is a little too... warm for my taste. They have great tone though. I think the next time I get new heads, I'll go with the clear EC2's. I have to admit thoughk, that my 16" floor tom sounds AWESOME with this head. Far better than the stock heads (which are actually pretty good heads).

The EMAD2 is still holding up nice for me, and man it still sounds bad-ass! I can't believe how great it sounds. The attack, tone, and superfast decay are exactly what I wanted.

Thanks for all the recommendations!
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