Evans BD22G1 Drumhead

Evans G1 Series: Open, Resonant, and Sensitive

The G1 series represents Evans' standard single-ply offerings, designed to provide a bright, open, and resonant sound. For bass drums, this translates to a head that allows the drum's natural tone to shine through with plenty of sustain.

22-inch Diameter for Bass Drum Batter

The "22" in "BD22G1" signifies that this is a 22-inch diameter drumhead. This is the most common size for a bass drum, found on a vast majority of drum kits. "BD" clearly indicates it's a Bass Drum head.

Single-Ply Construction for Resonance and Sensitivity

The core of the BD22G1's sound comes from its single-ply design:

• Single Ply of 10 mil Film: The head is constructed from a single ply of 10 mil (0.25 mm) Mylar film. This single-ply thickness provides:

  • Maximum Resonance and Sustain: It allows the bass drum to resonate fully and freely, producing a long, open "boom."

  • Bright Attack: The relatively thin, single ply provides a clear, punchy, and bright initial stick/beater impact.

  • Excellent Sensitivity: It's highly responsive to even subtle dynamics, making it suitable for nuanced playing.

  • Open Tone: Less inherent dampening than multi-ply heads, resulting in a more natural and unfiltered drum sound.

Clear Finish for Brightness and Projection

The "G1" in "BD22G1" indicates a clear finish for this model (as opposed to G1 Coated).

• Clear Finish: A clear drumhead generally offers the brightest, most open, and most resonant sound. It allows for a more pronounced initial attack and emphasizes the fundamental pitch of the bass drum with crisp definition.

Level 360 Technology for Optimal Fit and Tuning

Like all modern Evans drumheads, the BD22G1 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.

• Extended Pitch Range: Drummers can achieve a wider array of usable pitches from their bass drum, providing versatility.

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

Sound Characteristics

The Evans BD22G1 Clear Bass Drumhead delivers a sound profile characterized by:

• Wide-Open Resonance: A full, blooming sound with plenty of sustain.

• Bright, Punchy Attack: A clear and well-defined initial beater impact.

• Full Low-End: While single-ply, it still allows for the bass drum's natural low frequencies to be prominent.

• Dynamic Sensitivity: Responds well to varying dynamics, from soft taps to powerful accents.

• Unfiltered Tone: Allows the natural character and wood of the bass drum to shine through.

Intended Use

The BD22G1 is a bass drum batter head (the head that is struck by the pedal beater). Its characteristics make it highly suitable for:

• Jazz: Its open and resonant qualities are well-suited for traditional jazz drumming.

• Fusion, R&B: Can provide a quick, punchy, and articulate bass drum sound.

• Blues, Funk: Where a more natural, less dampened bass drum sound is desired.

• Light-to-Medium Hitting: While durable for a single-ply, it's not designed for the heaviest hitters as it will show wear more quickly than a double-ply.

• Drummers who prefer external dampening: This head provides a great foundation that can then be easily controlled with external muffling (e.g., felt strips, blankets, or internal pillows) to achieve a more dampened sound.

• Studio Recording: Its clear and defined sound can be very appealing in certain studio contexts.