Evans EMAD Heavyweight BD18EMADHW 18" Bass Drum Head

The EMAD Heavyweight bass batter head redefines the sonic capabilities of the acoustic bass drum. Combining two plys of identical 10mil film with the groundbreaking EMAD system, the EMAD Heavyweight is the thickest, most durable bass head in the Evans product line. With the EMAD system, additional muffling isn’t necessary. Two different muffling rings are provided in order to adjust sustain and tonal focus.  If maximum low-frequency response with accentuated attack is the goal, the EMAD Heavyweight will make it happen!
Key Features and Benefits

Construction: 10mil + 10mil with EMAD system
Combination of films reduces frequency of motion, creating pronouncedlow-frequency response with an accentuated attack
20mil thickness provides maximum durability for the heaviest of hitters

 




Product


Construction


Performance




EMAD


Single 10mil ply


Balanced attack & low-frequency response




EMAD Onyx


Single 10mil ply


Balanced attack & focused tone




GMAD


Single 12mil ply


Enhanced attack &   low-frequency response




EMAD2


10mil + 7.5mil ply


Punchy attack & shortened sustain




EMADHW


10mil + 10mil ply


Maximum attack, low-frequency response & durability