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Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 20” – Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping System Allows Player to Adjust Attack and Focus – 2 Foam Damping Rings for Sound Options - Versatile for All Music Genres
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Color | Clear |
Brand | Evans |
Model Name | EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 20” – Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping System Allows Player to Adjust Attack and Focus – 2 Foam Damping Rings for Sound Options - Versatile for All Music Genres See more |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 23.5 x 1.5 x 23.2 inches |
Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds |
About this item
- EMAD SYSTEM– The Evans Clear Bass Drum Head has an externally mounted adjustable damping system to control the attack and focus of the drum head by choosing one of two removable foam rings. The 20” drum head has an outer ply of 6.5mil and an inner ply of 10mil film for added durability.
- LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY – A Level 360 collar allows the clear bass drum head to seat itself properly and in turn provides a head that is easier to tune and a wider tonal range for a sound that is studio ready.
- AVAILABLE IN 5 SIZES – Evans EMAD2 clear bass drum heads are available in sizes 18” to 26” with multiple thickness and coating options.
- FOR ALL MUSIC GENRES – The EMAD2 bass drum head is extremely versatile for all music genres. A true working drummer’s choice, the adjustable damping caters to all bass drum tones.
- MADE IN THE USA - For over 60 years, Evans has been a pioneer in drum head manufacturing and design. Regarded for high quality and consistency all Evans drumheads are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
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Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
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UPC | 019954951269 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954951269 |
Item Weight | 1.85 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B000K66A6C |
Item model number | BD20EMAD2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 5, 2007 |
Color Name | Clear |
Size | 20-inch |
Percussion Diameter | 20 Inches |
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Whether you play rock, blues, country or metal, the Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head is a true working drummer’s choice. Named for the externally mounted adjustable damping, the versatile system caters to all bass drum tones by allowing 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 20” drum head has an outer ply of 6.5mil and an inner ply of 10mil film for added durability. Enhanced with revolutionary Level 360 technology, the clear bass drum head is easier to tune, with a wider tonal range than ever before. Applying the new Level 360 collar shape to the EMAD2 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. Evans EMAD2 clear bass drum heads are available in sizes 18” to 26” with multiple thickness and coating options. For over 60 years, Evans Drumheads has been a pioneer in drum head manufacturing and design. Now part of D’Addario & Company, Inc., Evans products are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. The D’Addario family’s heart, soul and love for making music is put into every drum and accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.
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PERFECT COMBINATION OF POWER, PUNCH & CONTROL
The unparalleled industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows the player to adjust attack and focus.
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Available Sizes
| 16"-26" | 18"-26" | 16"-26" | 16"-26" | 18"-26" | 18"-26" | 18"-26" |
Treatment
| Coated, Uncoated | Uncoated | UV Coated | Uncoated | Frosted | Uncoated | Uncoated |
Technology
| EMAD | EMAD | EMAD | EMAD | EMAD | EMAD | EMAD |
Ideal For
| Rock, Metal | Rock, Gospel | Rock, Gospel | Rock, Jazz | Rock, Gospel | Rock, Metal | Rock, Gospel |
Ply's
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Adjusted Focus. Amplified Sound.
The industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows for adjustment of attack and focus. EMAD provides drummers with an ideal kick drum sound.
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Anika Nilles
"The EMAD Onyx offers a great punchy tone and short sustain on the backside."
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Brian Fraiser-Moore
"I usually play large arenas and EMAD kick heads provide all the warmth and body that I need."
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Jay Weinberg
"The EMAD2 has plenty of top end attack - low rumble and growl punches a listener right in the gut."
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Customers praise the bass drum head's sound quality, with one noting its clear, concise low thump, and another highlighting its strong dynamic low-frequency hum. The head is durable with a solid thud, and customers appreciate its punch strength, with one describing its incredibly punchy low-end attack. The product comes with two different size muffler rings, and customers like the foam dampening inserts. They find it easy to tune and appreciate its perfect fit, with one mentioning it's particularly suitable for 20-inch drums.
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Customers praise the bass drum head's sound quality, noting its superior tone compared to other batter heads and its ability to be tuned to different pitches, with one customer highlighting its clear and concise low thump.
"Great bass drum head sound great easy tune" Read more
"...Evans emad2 is fantastic. Super deep bass tones and the phone ring insert around it just gives it the perfect amount of dull boom that I love." Read more
"...This is without a doubt the best STRIKE SIDE bass drum (kick) head out there, and that was without messing with the heavier dampening ring, even..." Read more
"...What I want more than that is a warm, huge funky tone with good feel. The EMAD keeps doing that...." Read more
Customers find the bass drum head to be a great value, with one customer noting it's the best head for any kit period.
"...The previous head was good, but it really didn't produce a noticablly different sound between soft and hard hits. "..." Read more
"...It is the best one with the best tone at the best price. Evans emad2 is fantastic...." Read more
"...What a great piece of work! I Wish all drum products made such a stand out difference. **Stop shopping and just buy it! **..." Read more
"...Additionally, it offers great value for money, making it a smart investment for any drummer." Read more
Customers find the bass drum head durable, noting its solid thud and good construction, with one customer specifically mentioning its controlled sustain.
"...This is most likely THE best drum head for it’s category of a good solid thud." Read more
"...These heads are durable as well so you won't be compromising durability. Hope this helps you guys & gals..." Read more
"...It's got a nicely defined, punchy "thud" to it with a short, controlled sustain while not losing the volume you'd expect from a 22-inch barrel...." Read more
"The Evans EMAD 2 Bass Drum Head is superb. It's easy to tune, highly durable, and versatile, especially for Spanish Christian music...." Read more
Customers praise the bass drum head's punch strength, with multiple reviews noting its nice attack and lots of punch, while one customer specifically mentions its incredibly punchy low end attack.
"...My god is it punchy yet deep. You can really get a good range from a soft boom to a deep pop without any ring...." Read more
"...Can’t wait to set it up on full kit. Punch and depth!!!!" Read more
"...A deep punch with high end attack. Almost eq’d in a way. I have no need for additional muffling and very, very minor eq is required if any!..." Read more
"...head is well-suited towards rock/prog/metal as it is a 2-ply head with a LOT of attack!..." Read more
Customers appreciate that the drum head comes with two different size muffler rings, allowing them to adjust attack and focus, and one customer notes that the interchangeable foam rings are a great idea.
"...a down-filled pillow in the drum cavity, but I love that the rings allow for options in terms of the degree of muffling...." Read more
"This particular Evans bass drum head is a sweet spot between too much ring and not enough body...." Read more
"...It does come with two foam rings, one thinner and the other thicker...." Read more
"...I like the design that you can easily change the dampening ring because it’s mounted on the outside of the impact head, held in place by a flange...." Read more
Customers like the bass drum head's foam dampening system, particularly the awesome inserts, with one customer noting that it eliminates the need for additional pillow dampening.
"...UPDATE06/2022. The EMAD2 is my go to bass drum head. The swap-able foam inserts are a game changer...." Read more
"...All this in a neat package that requires no additional dampening...." Read more
"...The dampening ring on the new head is great and gives me the mute I need to pull off faster double pedal patterns with the clarity I was desiring...." Read more
"This 2ply drum head comes with two pieces of foam giving you two choices of muffling. The small piece gives you a boomy sound with less attack...." Read more
Customers appreciate the drum head's tuning accuracy, with several noting it requires no adjustment, and one mentioning it can be tuned high or low.
"...Yes, it tunes right up, but, BUT that, THAT...FEEL!!!..." Read more
"The Evans EMAD 2 Bass Drum Head is superb. It's easy to tune, highly durable, and versatile, especially for Spanish Christian music...." Read more
"...I pair them with G2’s on all of my Tom tops and G1’s on the bottoms. Easy to tune and virtually indestructible...." Read more
"It took nothing to tune and the dampening rings work great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with how the drum head fits, with one mentioning it works well for 20-inch drums.
"...I tune this one just past wrinkle and the reso fairly tight for my taste. I do like how the head doesn’t feel mushy or weighted...." Read more
"...The foam fits into a plastic flap that runs the diameter of your drum. I also added the emad resonant head...." Read more
"...There are 2 sizes to give you the right amount of dampening, I use the larger one. It improved my kick sound tremendously!..." Read more
"...This head brought a nice fat attack and had a nice "wet" sound, which I prefer for a kick drum...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseExcelente parche, normalmente usábamos otros parches de otras marcas y al mes ya estaba dañado y tocaba cambiarlo, este parche puede durar muchos meses y no se rompe y normalmente tiene un uso de 6 a 8 veces a la semana en nuestra iglesia!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025Size: 24-inchVerified Purchaseperfecto llegó a Ecuador sin problemas cero daños gracias
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseI thought I already wrote a review for this product. Anyway, like I said, I have a 22 inch pro master bass drum, and this head brings down the DB level so I can play in my studio. Sincerely, your friend, the drummer dude!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
This head come with one clear kick patch to help extend its life. I purchased an additional set of Evans woven kick pads for the double pedal while leaving the clear one on. I figure it couldn't hurt since my son's drum instructor also recommended using gaffers tape over these patches as well to extend its life even further.
My son busted through his first bass drum head (Aquarian), I am so proud. His drum instructor, which just so happens to be Garin Rosen of Arsonist Get All the Girls recommend this head. My god is it punchy yet deep. You can really get a good range from a soft boom to a deep pop without any ring. The previous head was good, but it really didn't produce a noticablly different sound between soft and hard hits. "The foam ring on the outside is something new to me, I was a little confused at first, but I really like the concept.
This head come with one clear kick patch to help extend its life. I purchased an additional set of Evans woven kick pads for the double pedal while leaving the clear one on. I figure it couldn't hurt since my son's drum instructor also recommended using gaffers tape over these patches as well to extend its life even further.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseGreat bass drum head sound great easy tune
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat bass drum head sound great easy tuneEven’s Hydraulic drum head
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024Size: 24-inchVerified PurchaseI have been buying this bass drum head continuously for the last 10 or 15 years. It is the best one with the best tone at the best price. Evans emad2 is fantastic. Super deep bass tones and the phone ring insert around it just gives it the perfect amount of dull boom that I love.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018Size: 20-inchVerified PurchaseProfile: Very experienced player, now a very old man...sorta. Been doing this a while.
Used on: DW Performance Series (cause I liked it), HVX Maple, Oil Stain. 16x20 Bass Drum. Rogers new generation Swiv-O-Matic pedal, combo Felt/Acrylic beater.
OK, Swapped out the stock DW by Remo head as...well..it just wasn't cutting it; such a let down. Had used EMAD2 on the Yamahas I sold and the difference was sooo...WHOA!!! So...Stupid incredible AWESOME GREATNESS!!!
Went from "thud" to a couple of octives lower KABOOM. This is without a doubt the best STRIKE SIDE bass drum (kick) head out there, and that was without messing with the heavier dampening ring, even took the impact side DW pillow out. I was tempted to try the GMAD but went with a tried and true. So glad I did and you can CHOOSE your POW!
The other payback I didn't see in the reviews I read was the FEEL. Yes, it tunes right up, but, BUT that, THAT...FEEL!!!
Using the new--returned to production--Rogers Swiv-O-Matic pedal and I can get wappity-wappity triplets noooo problem. What a great piece of work! I Wish all drum products made such a stand out difference.
**Stop shopping and just buy it! **
UPDATE06/2022. The EMAD2 is my go to bass drum head. The swap-able foam inserts are a game changer. Recently bought the NEW EMAD2 HEAVYWEIGHT to use for a 24” Gong drum (14”/24” bass drum) and it’s a jaw dropper. This is most likely THE best drum head for it’s category of a good solid thud.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseI am a Remo guy for sure but I find myself coming back to this head a lot recently. I use a variety of kick drums, mainly Gretsch & Ayotte. I had been using Power Stroke 3's because of their attack. What I want more than that is a warm, huge funky tone with good feel. The EMAD keeps doing that. I like them so much I have switched over all my kicks to them. On a 20" X 16" or 18" the drum sounds much bigger than it is. On stage it is wonderful. At home practicing it gives me back the sound I want which is rounder and deeper than the PS 3. These heads are durable as well so you won't be compromising durability. Hope this helps you guys & gals...
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- KevinReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivery time
Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseThe best kick drum head ever
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on September 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey but great
Size: 22-inchVerified PurchaseReally nice sound, I haven’t tried the wider muffling ring yet left the thinner one on. I find these pretty easy to tune. Has a good punch with controlled boomy sound. I think I’ll try taking the muffling rind out tomorrow, see how much fatter it sounds.
I used the double kick Evan’s EQ patch to prevent wear and tear. Always use those if you want your kick head to last longer.
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Olivier P.Reviewed in France on October 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Ca vous change une grosse caisse (si c'est une daube à la base)
Size: 20-inchVerified PurchaseJe possède une Eagletone bas de gamme qui fait des harmonies dans tous les sens, alors sur les 20" de la grosse caisse, c'est festival.
J'ai suivi les avis des acheteurs précédents et je ne suis pas déçu. C'est le jour et la nuit, j'ai enfin des kick secs et lourds.
Le produit est un peu chère pour ma bourse mais il est diablement efficace.
Je n'ai pas encore testé le deuxième disque de mousse.
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Javier MezaReviewed in Spain on August 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!
Size: 20-inchVerified PurchaseGran sonoridad y proyección… lo único malo es que hay que comprar aparte el protector para la masa el resto perfecto!
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あーちゃんReviewed in Japan on May 5, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars タイトに鳴ります
Size: 26 InchVerified Purchase良いアタック音で鳴ってくれます。
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