Evans G2 Series (Coated): Warmth, Punch, and Controlled Resonance

The G2 series is celebrated for its balance of tone and durability. The coated version of the G2 bass drumhead specifically aims to deliver a slightly warmer, more rounded attack and enhanced overtone control compared to its clear counterpart, providing a more classic or traditional bass drum sound while maintaining projection.

20-inch Diameter for Bass Drum Batter

The "20" signifies a 20-inch diameter drumhead. This is a common and versatile size for a bass drum, suitable for various kit configurations from jazz to rock and studio to live. "BD" clearly indicates it's a Bass Drum head.

Double-Ply Construction for Power and Resilience

The core construction of the BD20G2 Coated remains consistent with the G2 series' robust design:

• Two Plies of 7 mil Film: The head is constructed from two plies of 7 mil (0.178 mm) Mylar film each, resulting in a strong 14 mil total thickness. This dual-ply construction provides:

  • Excellent Durability: It's built to withstand consistent and heavy impact from bass drum beaters, ensuring a long and reliable lifespan, even with aggressive playing.

  • Fat Low-End: The inherent nature of two plies is to emphasize lower frequencies, contributing to a deep, resonant, and powerful "thud" or "boom."

  • Controlled Sustain: While designed to produce a full sound, the double plies inherently shorten the sustain compared to single-ply heads, delivering a more focused punch and preventing the sound from becoming excessively boomy or uncontrolled.

Coated Finish for Warmth, Focus, and Reduced Brightness

This is the key characteristic that distinguishes it from the clear BD20G2:

• Textured Coating: The surface features Evans' signature white textured coating. This coating serves multiple purposes:

  • Adds Warmth: It subtly dampens some of the higher frequencies, resulting in a warmer, more rounded, and less sharp initial attack and overall tone compared to a clear head.

  • Increased Focus: The coating helps to further reduce some of the overtone content, making the sound more concentrated and less "ringy."

  • Softer Attack: Provides a slightly softer, less aggressive initial beater impact, which can be desirable for certain genres or preferences.

Level 360 Technology for Optimal Fit and Tuning

Like all modern Evans drumheads, the BD20G2 Coated incorporates Level 360 Technology. This innovative collar design ensures:

• Perfect Seating: The head sits evenly and completely flush with the drum's bearing edge, simplifying installation and maximizing full contact for optimal resonance.

• Effortless Tuning: The improved and consistent contact allows for quicker, easier, and more stable tuning across the entire head's surface, helping to achieve the desired pitch with less fuss.

• Extended Pitch Range: Drummers can explore a wider array of usable pitches from their bass drum.

• Optimized Sound Quality: Ensures consistent and full contact with the drum shell, crucial for maximizing the drum's fundamental tone and articulation.

Sound Characteristics (Coated )

The coated version typically offers:

• Warmer, Rounder Attack: The initial beater impact is less bright and more mellow, providing a satisfying "thump."

• More Focused & Drier: Overtones are more controlled, leading to a tighter, more fundamental sound with less lingering ring, which is beneficial in live mixes and recording.

• Slightly Shorter Sustain: The coating can contribute to a slightly quicker decay, enhancing definition.

• Full, Balanced Tone: It still retains the powerful low-end of the G2, but with a more refined, warmer, and less aggressive sonic profile.

Intended Use

The BD20G2 Coated is a bass drum batter head ideal for:

• Versatile Drummers: A great all-around choice for various genres including rock, pop, R&B, jazz (when a fatter, controlled sound is desired), and gospel.

• Studio Recording: The inherent warmth and overtone control can be very beneficial in the studio, simplifying the mixing process and often requiring less external dampening.

• Live Performance: Provides a consistent, controlled, and punchy sound that translates well through a PA system without being overly boomy or ringy.

• Drummers needing durability with warmth: If you hit hard but prefer a less bright, more classic, or more traditional bass drum sound than a clear head offers.

• Those who want minimal external dampening: The head provides a good level of control on its own, allowing the drum to sound good without excessive pillows or blankets.