Evans BD26EMADCT - Emad Calftone 26
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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 | 26 " |
| 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 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this drumhead compatible with a 26-inch bass drum?
The drumhead has a diameter of 26 inches and is designed for the bass drum.
How does the EMAD system work on this bass drumhead?
The EMAD system includes an adjustable external harmonic damper. Attack control and tuning precision are achieved without removing the drumhead.
What sound does the Calftone EMAD 26 produce?
With its synthetic finish resembling animal skin, this drumhead emphasizes a round low end and a less aggressive attack. The single 10 mil ply maintains a natural playing feel. The EMAD damping allows tightening the sustain according to the desired tuning.
Evans BD26EMADCT: suitable for which music styles?
Designed for intermediate to professional drummers, this 26-inch drumhead fits rock, blues, soul, country, and amplified jazz aesthetics. Its Calftone texture favors a vintage coloration with a silky grain.
What is the thickness of the Calftone EMAD 26 drumhead?
Available as a single 10 mil ply, this Calftone combines a single-ply construction with a beige synthetic animal-like finish.
