Evans TT16EMADCT - EMAD CALFTONE FOR FLOOR TOM CONVERTED TO BASS DRUM 16
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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 | Tom | Diameter | 16 " |
| 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
Can this 16-inch drumhead fit a floor tom mounted as a bass drum?
The 16-inch diameter corresponds to a floor tom used as a bass drum, in accordance with the positioning indicated for this model.
How does the EMAD control work on this Calftone drumhead?
The EMAD system features an adjustable external harmonic dampener. It allows for attack and focus adjustment without removing the drumhead.
What sound does a 16-inch Evans EMAD Calftone offer?
Its synthetic finish resembling animal skin favors a warm tone with a silky texture. The attack is less aggressive than with a very glossy drumhead. The EMAD adjustment lets the sound tighten or allows for more sustain and low end.
What is the thickness of this 16-inch bass drumhead?
This drumhead has a single-ply 10 mil construction, providing a natural playing feel and good definition.
For which styles is the EMAD Calftone 16 recommended?
Designed for a bass drum with a vintage character, it is suited for rock, blues, soul, country, and amplified jazz.
