Best Concert Bass Drums in 2026

26" resonant drum head made using a single ply 7.5mil film

The 4" offset mic port features a plastic sleeve focuses pitch and enhances the attach while providing protection for the port

The perfect resonant head for use with the EMAD series batter heads

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 22” drum head has an outer ply of 7mil 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.

Provides bright attack and controlled sustain

1-ply 10-mil Coated Film

Ideal for Tom, Bass and Snare batter applications

24" drum head made using two identical plies of 10mil film

Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping system allows the player to adjust attack and focus

Very versatile head for all music genres; a true working drummer"s choice

22" diameter bass drum head with black dot

Features a thin underlay at the outer edge of the head to subtly dampen unwanted overtones

Near-perfect balance of response and tone control

Features midrange tones with low-end and increased durability

2-ply 7-mil Clear film

Ideal for Pop, R&B and Rock applications

20" 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 genres; a true working drummer's choice

22" drum head made using a special, single ply 10mil film

An internal overtone control ring and a removable muffle ring coupled with dry-vents work extremely well with and without a microphone

Very versatile head for all music genres; a true working drummer's choice

LAYER OF OIL: 22" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of black film to suppress unwanted overtones

TWO PLIES: Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

EARLY ROCK SOUND: A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll

22" resonant drum head with a single ply of 7.5mil film

Single ply of film without control rings or vents in order to maximize resonance

Provides optimal resonance at higher tunings

LAYER OF OIL: 22" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of blue film to suppress unwanted overtones

TWO PLIES: Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

EARLY ROCK SOUND: A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll

22" bass drum head made using two plies of 6.5mil film

An internal overtone control ring and a removable muffle ring coupled with dry-vents work extremely well with and without a microphone

Very versatile head for all music genres; a true working drummer's choice

22" drum head with single ply of 7.5mil film and a fixed internal overtone control ring

Dry vents allow air to escape and reduce overtones

Wide tuning range

24" bass drum head

Medium-weight heads made with a poly-spun fiber single ply 10 mil Mylar film

Produce a warm mid range resonant sound with a warm attack

32" concert drum head with a single ply of 10mil film

Full-bodied sustain and balanced attack

Strata coating offers a warmth of tone similar to that of calf skin

Contains 1 Evans EQ3 Clear Batter head and 1 EQPAD

Two plies of 6.5mil film with an internal overtone control ring and a removable EQ muffle ring

EQPAD allows for additional dampening

Bass drum heads

Country of Origin: UNITED STATES

Item Weight: 1.0 lbs

The Remo 18" External Sub Muff'l Bass Drum System

Free-floating external design

Dampening foam inserts slip in and out of the tray for easy adjustability