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EMAD damping system
Removable foam ring in an outer channel. Pull it out for more ring, leave it in for a tighter sound.
Product detailSKU #1274034479501
EvansEMAD Clear Batter Bass Drum Head - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply clear batter head for an 18-inch bass drum with a built-in external damping ring. For smaller kicks that need punch without excess ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Compact 18-inch kits used for jazz, club gigs or small rooms
- Drummers who want to dial damping in and out quickly
- Small kicks that sound boxy and need focused attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone with a 20-inch or larger bass drum
- Players chasing a long, open, wide-open kick sustain
- Drummers who want a warm, dark coated attack
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.
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Clear film
More attack and high end than coated. Helps a smaller kick keep definition.
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18 in. size
Fits an 18-inch shell diameter. Common on compact and jazz kits, not standard rock sizes.
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Batter side
Goes on the beater side. The front head is a separate purchase.
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Single ply
Responds to lighter playing better than a two-ply, with more stick or beater definition.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell itself, since an 18-inch drum needs the 18-inch head
- 02Resonant front head not included
- 03Plan on retuning the drum after the swap
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 18 inches the drum or the head?
Both. Bass drum heads are sized to the shell diameter, so an 18-inch shell takes this head.
02Will this make a small kick sound bigger?
It focuses the attack and controls ring. It will not add low end an 18-inch shell does not have.
03Can I take the foam ring out?
Yes. The ring lifts out of the channel, which opens up the sustain if you want more ring.
04Does it work with a double pedal?
Yes. It is a standard batter head and takes beaters from single or double pedals.
