Evans BD24EMADCT - EMAD CALFTONE 24
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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 |
| Head finish | Animal type |
| Shaping | Single Ply |
| Diameter | 24 " |
| Color | Beige |
| Type | Calftone "animal" synthetic head |
| Thickness | single 10 mil ply |
| Sound orientation | warm, vintage, silky grain |
| EMAD | patented system |
| Control adjustment | allows tuning of attack and precision |
| Available diameters | from 16 to 26 inches |
| Calftone series versions | standard, EQ4, or EMAD |
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.
