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Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

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Size: 22 Inch


Features

  • 22" drum head made using a single ply of 10mil film
  • Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping system allows the player to adjust attack and focus
  • Very versatile head for all music genre applications, a true working drummer's choice
  • The Onyx version is the perfect aesthetic and sonic compliment to the Onyx tom heads and Onyx bass resonant
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA

Description

View largerThe EMAD DesignThe 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 InnovationEvans 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 OptionsThe 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 FeaturesAdjustable damping caters to all bass drum tonesRevolutionary Evans Level 360 collarTwo different foam damping ring options for different sound optionsMultiple sizes, thicknesses, and coatingsAvailable in sizes 18” to 26”


Item Weight: 1.85 pounds


Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 1.5 x 23.2 inches


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: BD22EMADONX


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 16, 2004


Size: 22 Inch


Percussion Diameter: 22 Inches


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • The right sound for any situation
Size: 20 Inch
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. Gigging musicians will get a lot of mileage out of these heads and be ready for any room. You can get anything from super tight 0 sustain machine gun double kicks with the big ring in to room filling boomy stuff with the ring left off and the reso head tuned correctly. I'm never buying another kick head again for my own gigging set. Unless I'm assembling some sort of specialized set for recording purposes and it requires a very specific kick sound, like a calf skin on a 26" or something... It's going to be these heads. Only reason I didn't rate durability was because I've only had it a minute... But my other Onyx heads are durable as all hell, so I expect the same from this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022 by andrew

  • Amazing sound
Size: 22 Inch
This bass drum head sounds amazing right out of the box. Gives me the sounds I’ve looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022 by Mark A. Robinson

  • YES!
Size: 22 Inch
This sounds exactly the way it looks… Bad ass!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022 by Dennis McGlauflin

  • perfect
Size: 22 Inch
sounds perfect and makes my kick bass 808 boom lol
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022 by shawn

  • Looks and sounds great
Size: 18 Inch
I wanted another brand drum head and couldn’t find what I was looking for an stumbled upon this. I’m glad I did. It looks great, it’s well built and it sounds fantastic. Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022 by Big Lou in NJ

  • Tuned almost right out the box
Size: 20 Inch
I’ve been playing a clear emad for about 15 years. Thought I’d try this since my 20x20 bass drum can be a tad boomy. 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. This was like right after finger tightening, gave one or two turns to tighten and it sounded perfect. And I feel like it plays faster as well. Like it has better response or something. I probably just have it tighter than I’m used to. But beyond stoked on this onyx head ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020 by kyle Rohner

  • Fantastic !
Size: 20 Inch
After a few years of using the Aquarian "super kick 2" I decided to make a change to a single ply head, I chose this onyx by evans, First of all this head has amazing Punch! 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 and I have just ordered my second one after almost a year of use on the first, Gigging 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 durability out of the head, I used and recomend the Aquarian double thin kick pad. I am not a light player, I play 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 ! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2010 by fishri

  • Evans head's are the best
Size: 22 Inch
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's RobW ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018 by Rob Rob

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