{"product_id":"ahead-switch-kick-ahskvb-batte-vintage-bomber-kick-214599","title":"SWITCH KICK - AHSKVB VINTAGE BOMBER KICK","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Kick\u003c\/strong\u003e concept fits into a modern hardware approach: making the bass drum more expressive, adaptable, and quicker to set up. This Vintage Bomber Kick Beater is part of solutions focused on \"sound color,\" designed for those who want a more organic response and an older grain, while maintaining current and reliable mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Bomber Kick Beater\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to refine bass drum feel and vary the sonic signature depending on the context. It is particularly suitable for styles where the bass drum needs to remain \u003cstrong\u003esoft, round, and musical\u003c\/strong\u003e : vintage rock, blues, soul, funk, indie, electric jazz, studio pop. It can also be an excellent choice in recording situations when you want to reduce attack aggressiveness without muffling dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core of the product is the \u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Kick\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanism: you can \u003cstrong\u003echange beaters in just a few seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewithout tools\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for live, rehearsal, or studio sessions where every minute counts. The head \u003cstrong\u003erotates 360 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e and locks by rotation: \u003cstrong\u003eturning 90 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e locks, unlocks, and removes the beater. The whole system is designed for quick and reproducible adjustment, with \u003cstrong\u003e9 heights\u003c\/strong\u003e available to adapt the impact zone on the drumhead, foot feel, and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003erigid felt core\u003c\/strong\u003e covered with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite fur\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beater favors a \u003cstrong\u003emore muffled\u003c\/strong\u003e attack and a \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e sound: the contact is less \"clack\" than on a hard surface, with a softer feel and more pronounced low end. The fur tends to soften high frequencies at impact, helping achieve a rounder bass drum sound, especially pleasant on a single-ply head or medium tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system also allows you to \u003cstrong\u003eswitch quickly from the felt side to the hard side\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening the door to multiple characters: from a warm, discreet kick to a more pronounced response, depending on your technique (heel up, heel down), the tension of the batter head, and the use or not of a patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable beater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehigh-density felt core covered with white fur\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft\/body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehigh-quality aluminum (used in aerospace)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e13.34 cm (5.25\u0026quot;)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ediameter 7.6 cm (3.00\u0026quot;), length 6.1 cm (2.40\u0026quot;)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e79 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eAHSKVB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ahead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360144970003,"sku":"214599","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/6c69093248b6e62151967fead7275e0606aae344_AHE_AHSKVB_6c2dc80e-1771-4d7e-a18a-08b9309e1fe3.jpg?v=1787378315","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/ahead-switch-kick-ahskvb-vintage-bomber-kick-214599","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}