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Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22” – Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping System Allows Player to Adjust Attack and Focus – 2 Foam Damping Rings for Sound Options - Versatile for All Music Genres | EMAD2 bass drumheads deliver deep low-end punch, adjustable damping, easy tuning, focused attack and lasting durability.

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Size: 22-inch


Features

  • Clear Bass Drum Head: This bass batter head features an outer 7mil ply and an inner ply of 10mil film, plus an adjustable damping system with EMAD foam rings that allow you to adjust the heads attack, focus, and sustain
  • Optimum Sound Quality: A Level 360 collar allows the drum head to seat itself properly for ease of tuning, extended pitch range, and optimum quality of sound; Available in sizes 18 to 26 with multiple thickness and coating options
  • Heads for the Complete Kit: Be prepared for your next big performance or practice session with Evans, offering a wide range of heads for snare batter, snare side, tom batter, tom reso, bass batter and bass reso
  • Superior Design: Shop our whole collection of products including drumheads, drum pads, drum and cymbal mutes, drum keys, stick bags, mallets, snare wires, stands, dampers and more
  • Evans: Our drumheads and percussion accessories are designed to help drummers play at the highest level and made to fit the needs of every style of drummer

Description

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

Color: Clear


Brand: Evans


Material: Synthetic


Model Name: Evans EMAD2


Item dimensions L x W x H: 22.83 x 22.83 x 1.57 inches


Brand Name: Evans


Model Name: Evans EMAD2


Model Number: BD22EMAD2


Included Components: Bass Drum


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: D'Addario &Co. Inc


UPC: 019954951276


Global Trade Identification Number: 76


Item Type Name: DRUM HEADS


Part Number: BD22EMAD2


Warranty Description: No warranty.


Color: Clear


Finish Type: Clear


Sound Profile: Balanced and Versatile


Material: Synthetic


Body Material: Bass Wood


Item Dimensions: 22.83 x 22.83 x 1.57 inches


Item Weight: 2 pounds


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Phat Funky Sound
I 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... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023 by MIDRUM

  • Superb Sound and Versatility: Evans EMAD 2 Bass Drum Head Review
The Evans EMAD 2 Bass Drum Head is superb. It's easy to tune, highly durable, and versatile, especially for Spanish Christian music. It delivers a very good punchy sound with excellent tone and feel. Additionally, it offers great value for money, making it a smart investment for any drummer.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024 by ᴊᴏꜱᴇ ꜱᴇʀʀᴀɴᴏ

  • Thumper
I like this head a lot. I completely agree with the previous reviews that say that it doesn't necessarily give the chest-resounding whump that you get from a down-filled pillow in the drum cavity, but I love that the rings allow for options in terms of the degree of muffling. I had a down sleeping bag liner stuffed in my bass drum before, and I ended up keeping it in there after I put this head on. The difference is now it's much less important where the blanket/liner comes in contact with the beater head. In other words, before, the liner served two functions: to muffle the resonance of the beater head; and to add depth to the sound (the deep thump). Now this head serves the former function of muffling, and the liner still delivers the deep thump. Also, just to clarify, since the pictures don't show this detail, there is a physical ring affixed to the surface of the head. This ring has a lip that comes out from the head about 1/4", which is the space that the foam rings slide into. It's a very easy and quick thing to switch out, and can easily be done between songs if you want different sounds for different songs. I definitely recommend this head. My band mates could notice the difference when I put it on, and so could I. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014 by Nikolaus Schuetz

  • Overall top notch
Awesome!!! Best sound!!! #1 Quality!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025 by Robert Parrish

  • You are getting your money’s worth with this product
All I need is a resonant head for my Mapex drummer an the performance on it is top notch perfection and tuning is easy I just use the star method and the appearance is just like the picture and I love Evans and Remo as well
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2026 by Dedrick Olligan

  • Always and Forever
Been using Emads for decades. I don't want anything else on the batter side of my kickdrum.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2026 by Kevin Lawrence

  • Finally, the kick sound I was looking for
I play on a church band, playing mostly Hillsong/Passion music. I've been toying around with different heads and dampening methods for my kit, but the kick drum by far has been the most difficult to tinker with. With traditional heads, I tried several schemes with commercial dampening gear and also by taping things (a small towel, foam, even diapers) to the inside of my kick batter head -- which sort of did the trick, but the sound was still lacking. If I started pounding on the kick, it sounded too "rubbery" or "boing-y", which was a shame given the decent shells I have. Putting a pillow inside and mic-ing the drum was an option I did not like--the pillow choked the sound too much and the kick did not sound lively. Sure you can add all the enhancement you want with a mic, but sitting behind the drums the kick seemed underpowered compared to the rest of the kit. The sound tech may like the pillow/mic option, but hey, it's gotta sound good to the guy playing the drums. Then I tried the EMAD2 -- boy, I should have done it years ago. My kick now has the sound I've been trying to make. 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. All this in a neat package that requires no additional dampening. It's an added bonus to be able to see the uncluttered insides of the kick drum. The kit sounds much more balanced now, and it's a joy to hear the kick again and again. The bass player on the band used to complain that my kick sounded too mushy and was difficult to hear over the mix, but he noticed the improvements right away. If you can, go give it a try at a local music store -- I'm pretty sure a decent store has a kit or two on display with this head on it (the choice of heads & tuning make a far greater difference in the overall sound than the material of the shells). You can compare it with other bass drums as well... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2011 by DrummerBoyInCalif

  • Great Kick Head
I've been a huge fan of Aquarian's SuperKick II for around 10 years, but when I saw how acclaimed the EMAD2 is on Amazon, I figured I'd try one myself. I love it on my Tama Superstar Classic, paired with the Evans EQ patch and a drum dot. I love the thud and kickback I get from it, although I couldn't tell you if it's better than the SuperKick in any particular way. I think the main difference between the two is that the SuperKick has a different kickback than the EMAD2, so it really depends on what you prefer. Remo makes some great kick heads too. What I'm getting at here is that there's a wealth of great kick heads out there, so experiment with different models to find your companion. The EMAD2 is a great choice, whether it's your 1st or 69th kick head! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020 by Erik S.

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