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Evans EMAD BD20EMAD 20" Bass Drum Batter Head | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Evans EMAD BD20EMAD is a 20" single-ply bass drum batter head engineered to deliver the ideal balance of punch, power, and low-end depth for drummers across styles and settings. Built on 10-mil film with Evans' Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping system and two interchangeable foam damping rings, the EMAD batter puts tonal control directly in the player's hands — swap rings to shift between a tighter, more focused attack or a fuller, more open low end depending on the track, the room, and your playing style. Manufactured at Evans' Farmingdale, New York facility, it's a head built to the consistency and durability standards that have made Evans an industry benchmark since 1956.

Product Overview

The EMAD system is the defining feature of this batter head — and what separates it from fixed-damping alternatives. Two interchangeable foam rings mount externally around the head's perimeter via a plastic sleeve, allowing players to select the ring that best suits their attack and focus preferences without tools, modifications, or head changes. The narrower ring produces a tighter, more focused attack with quicker decay — well suited to dense mixes, fast tempos, and studio tracking where definition is paramount. The wider ring introduces more damping, softening the attack slightly and pulling the tone toward a warmer, rounder character with a fatter low-end presence.

At 10-mil single-ply construction, the EMAD batter delivers the punch and durability that a bass drum head demands while remaining responsive and acoustically open enough to develop full low-end depth. Single-ply heads generally produce more resonance and sustain than two-ply designs, and the EMAD's adjustable damping system gives players the means to sculpt that natural resonance into something mix-ready without sacrificing the head's fundamental openness. The clear film keeps the tone natural and uncolored, letting the character of the bass drum shell come through.

Evans has been building drumheads since pioneering the original plastic drumhead in 1956 — the innovation that made weatherproof, consistent drumheads possible and permanently changed the drum industry. Today, their Farmingdale, New York manufacturing facility produces heads held to exacting standards of consistency, durability, and sound quality that working drummers around the world rely on.

Ideal For

• Drummers who want active, hands-on control over their kick drum's attack, focus, and low-end character without swapping heads between sessions
• Rock, metal, pop, and funk players seeking a powerful, punchy batter head that adapts to different rooms, mixes, and playing styles
• Studio recording drummers who need a versatile 20" batter that can be tuned and damped precisely to suit the track
• Live players running a 20" kick who want a reliable, road-worthy batter with consistent performance gig after gig
• Drummers in Idaho Falls looking for a premium adjustable-damping bass drum batter head from one of the industry's most trusted manufacturers

Key Features

EMAD Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping System
Two interchangeable foam damping rings mount externally via a plastic sleeve, allowing players to shift between a tighter, more focused attack and a fuller, warmer low-end tone without tools or head changes.

Two Interchangeable Damping Rings
The included narrow and wide foam rings give players two distinct tonal starting points — select the ring that best suits the track, room, and playing style, then fine-tune from there.

10-Mil Single-Ply Clear Film
A single ply of 10-mil clear film delivers punch, power, and natural low-end resonance with the durability to hold up under regular bass drum use — responsive, open, and built to last.

Evans Legacy Manufacturing
Produced at Evans' Farmingdale, New York facility using the same commitment to consistency and quality that has made Evans drumheads an industry standard since pioneering the original plastic drumhead in 1956.

What's Included

• Evans EMAD BD20EMAD 20" Bass Drum Batter Head (1 head)
• Two interchangeable EMAD foam damping rings and external plastic sleeve
• Manufacturer warranty (see Evans warranty terms)

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Bass Drum Batter Head Today

The Evans EMAD BD20EMAD 20" is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in and let our team help you pair the right batter and resonant heads for your kick drum — whether you're building a new setup from scratch or upgrading what you've got, we'll help you find the tone you're after.