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Shop our full range of Evans bass drum heads — covering batter heads, resonant heads, and matched packs in sizes from 16" to 24", with UK next day delivery available on all orders. Evans are one of the world's leading drum head manufacturers, known for their innovative construction and consistent quality across every series.

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  • Evans EMAD — Evans' most popular bass drum batter head. Features an Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) system — a foam ring that clips to the inside of the hoop, allowing the amount of dampening to be adjusted without removing the head. Available in Clear and as a resonant in Black. Best for: drummers who want a punchy, focused kick sound with adjustable dampening control. Available in 16", 18", 20", 22", and 24"
  • Evans EMAD2 — a two-ply version of the EMAD with added low-end warmth and durability. Best for: drummers who want more depth and sustain from their kick drum. Available in 20" and 22"
  • Evans EQ3 — a versatile batter and resonant head series. The EQ3 batter features a built-in muffle ring for controlled sustain. The EQ3 resonant is available in smooth white and black, with and without a pre-cut port. Best for: drummers who want a balanced, controlled kick sound for live and recording use. Available in 18", 20", and 22"
  • Evans Calftone — a single-ply head with a calfskin-style texture that produces a warm, vintage kick drum tone. Best for: jazz, acoustic, and vintage-style playing where a natural, open sound is preferred. Available in 18", 20", and 22"
  • Evans dB One — a low-volume bass drum head that reduces kick drum volume by up to 80% while maintaining a realistic playing feel. Best for: home practice and apartment drumming. Available in 20" and 22"
  • Evans G1 Coated — a single-ply coated head offering a warm, open tone. Best for: drummers who want a natural, resonant kick sound without built-in dampening. Available in 22"
  • Evans EMAD Bass Pack — a matched batter and resonant pack (EMAD Clear batter + EMAD Black resonant) for a complete bass drum head replacement in one purchase. Available in 22"

Browse our full Evans drum heads range for snare, tom, and practice heads. Not sure which bass drum head is right for you? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.

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Evans Bass Drum Heads UK - Into Music Store, Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Evans bass drum heads are among the most widely used in the world, trusted by professional drummers across every genre. The EMAD (Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping) system is Evans' most significant innovation in bass drum head design — a foam ring that clips to the inside of the hoop allows the amount of dampening to be adjusted without removing the head, giving drummers precise control over attack and sustain without tape or internal muffling.

The EMAD is the most popular Evans bass drum batter head and is available in Clear (open, punchy attack) and as a two-ply EMAD2 (warmer, more sustained tone with added durability). The EQ3 series offers a different approach — a built-in muffle ring for controlled sustain on the batter, and smooth white or black resonant options with or without a pre-cut port. The Calftone produces a warm, vintage kick tone popular in jazz and acoustic settings. The dB One reduces kick drum volume by up to 80% for home practice.

Prices start from around £50 upwards for individual heads, with the EMAD Bass Pack (batter and resonant together) from around £105. At Into Music Store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, we stock the full Evans bass drum head range online across the UK with UK next day delivery available. Call us on 01507 526517 or shop online at intomusicstore.com.

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The Evans EMAD (Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping) is Evans' most popular bass drum batter head. A foam ring clips to the inside of the hoop, allowing the amount of dampening to be adjusted without removing the head. Best for: drummers who want a punchy, focused kick sound with adjustable dampening control. Available in 16", 18", 20", 22", and 24" at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available, or in our Horncastle, Lincolnshire showroom — call 01507 526517 for advice.
The EMAD is a single-ply head with the adjustable damping system, producing a punchy, focused attack. The EMAD2 is a two-ply version that adds low-end warmth, depth, and durability. Best for attack and punch: EMAD. Best for warmth and sustain: EMAD2. Both available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available.
The Evans Calftone bass drum head produces a warm, vintage tone with a calfskin-style texture — ideal for jazz, acoustic, and vintage-style playing where a natural, open sound is preferred. The Evans G1 Coated is also a good option for a warm, resonant kick sound without built-in dampening. Available at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available, or in our Horncastle showroom.
The Evans dB One is a low-volume bass drum head that reduces kick drum volume by up to 80% while maintaining a realistic playing feel. Best for: home practice and apartment drumming where noise is a concern. Available in 20" and 22" at Into Music Store online with UK next day delivery available — call 01507 526517 for advice.
Shop Evans bass drum heads online at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available across the UK. We stock EMAD, EMAD2, EQ3, Calftone, dB One, and G1 Coated in sizes from 16" to 24". We are a specialist drum store based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Visit us in store, call 01507 526517, or shop online at intomusicstore.com.