Bass drum heads
Bass Drum Heads for Sale
This page shows bass drum heads from Evans, Aquarian, Remo, Dixon, Andante and DW, including the Evans EMAD2 and Aquarian Force Bass and Performance II heads.
- Evans EMAD2 Batter Clear
- Aquarian Force Bass and Performance II
- Dixon Bass Drumheads with logo
- Sizes from 18 to 24 inch
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How to choose
Choose a bass drum head by whether you want built-in muffling, a port for mic placement, or a plain clear or coated surface.
Beginner
An Aquarian Performance II or Dixon Bass Drumhead is a simple option to replace a stock head that has lost its tone. Fit the head evenly around the hoop and tune gradually so the pitch stays consistent all the way round.
Intermediate
Players wanting a controlled, studio-ready kick sound often choose an Evans EMAD2 or Aquarian Texture Coated head with built-in dampening. Try a ported head if you plan to mic the kick, since it makes mic placement easier without needing a separate hole cut.
Expert
Experienced players fine-tuning their kick sound often test Aquarian Small Offset Port or Evans heads with different muffling levels to match a room or recording setup. Keep a spare bass head in your kit bag, since it is one of the most heavily struck heads and wears faster than others.
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About Bass Drum Heads
A bass drum head shapes the low end and attack of the kick drum, and swapping it is a common way to change how punchy or boomy the kick sounds.
This page has bass drum heads from Evans, Aquarian, Remo and Dixon, in sizes from 18 to 24 inch, including heads with built-in muffling and ported designs.
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Buying Bass Drum Heads in South Africa
Looking for Bass Drum Heads? Everything on this page is priced in Rand and held in real stock at OneStopMusic — the online store of Marshall Music Pretoria. We deliver anywhere in South Africa, usually within 2–4 working days, and you are welcome to try the gear in person at our Menlo Park store. Not sure which model is right for you? Call 012 991 6077 — our team plays this gear every day and will give you honest, pressure-free advice.