Detail 01
EMAD damping system
External foam rings sit in a channel at the edge. Swap or remove them to change decay without opening the drum.
Product detailSKU #1274034478948
EvansEMAD 2 Clear Batter Bass Drum Head - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twin-ply clear bass drum batter with removable damping rings. For drummers who want to dial in attack and decay without stuffing the shell.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live rock and pop kits needing a controlled, punchy kick
- Studio sessions where muffling has to be adjusted between takes
- 18-inch bass drums in compact or jazz-sized kits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a fully open, resonant bass drum tone
- Anyone needing a front/resonant head — this is a batter
- Tom or snare use — sized and built for bass drum only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two-ply construction
More durability and a shorter, fatter note than a single-ply head. Less ring, more thud.
Detail 03
Clear film
Brighter attack and more high-end click than a coated head, which helps the kick cut through a mix.
Detail 04
18 in. diameter
Fits an 18-inch bass drum only. Head size matches drum size, not the hoop measurement.
Detail 05
Batter side
This is the head you strike with the pedal beater, not the front head with the port hole.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bass drum shell diameter — 18 in. heads do not fit 20 in. drums
- 02Front resonant head is separate; this replaces the beater side only
- 03Expect to retune after installation as the head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with the foam rings?
The EMAD system uses interchangeable damping rings that sit in the edge channel. That external ring setup is what defines the head.
02Can I use this on the front of my bass drum?
No. It is a batter head, meant for the pedal side. Front heads are usually thinner and often ported.
03Will this work on a 20-inch kick?
No. Bass drum heads are sized to the shell diameter. You need an 18 in. drum for this head.
04Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Often not. The removable damping rings handle decay control externally, which is the point of the design.
