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EMAD ONYX Bass Drumhead

Name: EMAD ONYX Bass Batter Drumhead
Brand: EVANS
SKU: BD20EMADONX
Price: 57.99 USD
Availability: InStock

22" Frost Coated Bass Batter

$59.99

Attack

Balanced Defined

Sustain

Short Long

Durability

Average Extended

Tone

Dark Bright

18"

20"

22"

24"

26"

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Complete Your Setup

Pull Cord Drum Key

$39.99

Product Details

SKU: BD22EMADONX

EMAD Onyx bass drumheads deliver increased low-end response and powerful attack, with the incredibly cool look of matte black and the ability to hone your tone with EMAD. Onyx bass heads are made with a single 10mil ply, complete with EMAD foam rings to adjust the head’s attack, focus, and sustain. Sonically, EVANS Onyx black bass drumheads have a more defined attack, with a relatively short sustain, and a darker tone to match the aesthetic. This coated drumhead also features Level 360 Technology.

Ideal For: Rock, Gospel

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

EVANS Onyx bass drumheads are made with a 10mil ply and feature EMAD, the unparalleled industry standard in drum tone customization.
Onyx bass batters deliver increased low-end response and powerful attack, with the incredibly cool look of matte black.
This bass head is frost coated with a unique translucent coating to deliver additional warmth, focus, and depth.
All EVANS drumheads feature Level 360 Technology to provide ease of tuning, extended pitch range, and optimum quality of sound.
EVANS drumheads are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.

Sound Profile

Additional Resources

Drum Set Survival Guide

How to Choose a Bass Drumhead

The bass drum is the foundation of the drum set. It’s important that you get the right bass drum sound to feel like your set is on solid ground. From deep ‘thuds’ to tight ‘clicks,’ EVANS range of bass batter drumheads can help you find your sound.

When it comes to choosing a bass drumhead, you’ll want to start by picking the correct size. Common bass drum sizes are 18”, 20”, 22”, & 24”, though you may also have a 16” or a 26” head. While EVANS makes a lot of heads in a lot of sizes, not each one will be available in all, so be sure you know your size before you browse too far.

Now comes the fun part: finding your sound. EVANS makes so many great heads, it’s hard to go wrong. We’ve got all our bass batter options and a short description of their tone here. Maybe you like the adjustability of EMAD, the unique bass drumhead which lets you hone your, attack, focus, and sustain instantly. Or the more traditional option of EQ3 Clear, which delivers a low-end rumble and focused attack. We’ve also got unique heads like Calftone, which imitates real calfskin, and Hydraulics, the only head made with a thin layer of oil between two plies.

As you can tell, EVANS has a lot of options when it comes to bass batter drumheads. You can use the “Sound Profile” tab on each EVANS bass drumhead product page to see where each bass head sits as far as Tone, Attack, Sustain, and Durability, then choose the best option for you.

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Perfect Combination Of Power, Punch & Control

The unparalleled industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows the player to adjust attack and focus.

Rob Plays EMAD

"EMAD has the perfect definition, control and punch without losing the low end I need when playing for Enter Shikari."
– Rob Rolfe

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Jay Plays EMAD

"The EMAD2 gives me everything I'm looking for in a bass drumhead. It has plenty of top end attack, and the low rumble and growl punches a listener right in the gut."
– Jay Weinberg

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Brian Plays EMAD

"I usually play large stadiums and arenas, and EMAD kick heads provide all the warmth and body that I need."
– Brian Frasier-Moore

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Anika Plays EMAD

"The EMAD Onyx offers a great punchy tone and short sustain on the backside. This lets me hear the kick very clearly while sitting behind the kit."
– Anika Nilles

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Adjusted Focus. Amplified Sound.

EMAD System

The industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows for adjustment of attack and focus. EMAD provides drummers with an ideal kick drum sound.

Adjusted Focus. Amplified Sound.

EMAD System

The industry standard Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system allows for adjustment of attack and focus. EMAD provides drummers with an ideal kick drum sound.

Level It Out To Lay It Down.

Level 360 Technology

Level 360 Technology extends the level playing surface of the drumhead 360 degrees around the drum. The vertically enhanced collar design guarantees even contact with the edge of the drum shell, creating a perfectly level fit.

Level It Out To Lay It Down.

Level 360 Technology

Level 360 Technology extends the level playing surface of the drumhead 360 degrees around the drum. The vertically enhanced collar design guarantees even contact with the edge of the drum shell, creating a perfectly level fit.