Evans BD24EMADCT - EMAD CALFTONE 24
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Essential Information About the Evans Calftone EMAD Bass Drumhead
Essential Information About the Evans Calftone EMAD Bass Drumhead
- Animal skin look and grain in a synthetic version, for an immediate vintage feel.
- Warm and silky sound inspired by the origins, with a round and musical character.
- Single 10 mil ply for a direct, balanced response that is easy to tune.
- Patented EMAD system with adjustable external damper to control attack and precision.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Calftone series carries the number "56", a nod to the year Evans was founded. This series dives back into the aesthetics and spirit of vintage drumheads, offering a modern and reliable alternative to animal skins while maintaining a distinctly vintage sonic signature.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
The Calftone EMAD is aimed at intermediate to professional drummers seeking a warm and controlled bass drum, equally comfortable in rock, blues, soul, country, or amplified jazz. Whether in the studio or on stage, it facilitates achieving a "ready-to-mix" sound without improvised internal muffling.
Features and Innovations
Thanks to the adjustable external harmonic damper EMAD, you can fine-tune the balance between attack, low end, and definition without removing the head. The single 10 mil ply construction provides a natural playing feel and excellent clarity, while the Calftone aesthetic enhances the retro identity of your kit. The Calftone range is available from 16 to 26 inches, in standard, EQ4, or EMAD versions.
Sound Characteristics
The synthetic "calf" texture emphasizes a round, warm, and silky bass drum tone, with a less aggressive attack than a very bright head, delivering a more vintage and "wood-like" sound. The EMAD system then allows you to tighten the sound on demand: more control for precise hits, or more openness to let the sustain and low end breathe depending on tuning.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass drum | Diameter | 24 " |
| Head finish | Animal type | Color | Beige |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | Calftone "animal" synthetic head | Control adjustment | allows tuning of attack and precision |
| Thickness | single 10 mil ply | Available diameters | from 16 to 26 inches |
| Sound orientation | warm, vintage, silky grain | Calftone series versions | standard, EQ4, or EMAD |
| EMAD | patented system | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Evans BD24EMADCT suitable for a 24-inch bass drum?
This drumhead is designed for a 24-inch bass drum and features a 10 mil single-ply construction.
What sound does a Calftone EMAD drumhead produce?
The synthetic calfskin-style finish provides a warm response with a silky texture. The attack is less aggressive than with a highly glossy head, offering a vintage coloration more focused on wood tones.
How does the EMAD system work on this bass drumhead?
The patented EMAD system uses an adjustable external damping ring. It allows altering sound control without removing the head. The balance between attack, low end, and definition can thus be fine-tuned.
For which styles is this 24-inch bass drumhead suitable?
Its warm and controlled tone fits rock, blues, soul, country, and amplified jazz contexts. It is intended for intermediate to professional drummers.
Is the Calftone EMAD 24 a natural skin drumhead?
This is a synthetic Calftone head with an animal-like beige finish.
