Remo Powersonic Clear 18" Bass Drum Head

Remo Powersonic Clear 18" Bass Drum Head (PW-1318-00): Maximum Punch, Controlled Low-End, and Built-In Customization

The Remo Powersonic Clear 18" Bass Drum Head (PW-1318-00) is a professional-grade bass drumhead engineered for drummers who need a powerful, focused, and controlled low-end sound without sacrificing attack.2 It's a high-performance head from Remo's "Weatherking" series, incorporating multiple technologies to deliver a pre-EQ'd sound straight out of the box.

Key Features for a Powerful and Versatile Bass Drum Sound

The PW-1318-00 drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Two-Ply Construction: The head is constructed from two plies of Mylar film, a 7mil ply and a 5mil ply.3 This combination provides a total thickness of 12mil, which gives the head a solid, durable foundation for powerful playing while still allowing for a good tonal response.4

• Internal Subsonic Dampening Rings: This is a key feature of the Powersonic series.5 The head includes two specifically placed internal subsonic dampening rings.6 These rings work to control unwanted overtones and focus the low-end frequencies, resulting in a tight, punchy, and articulate bass drum sound with a quick decay.7

• External Snap-On Dampening System (ESDS): The Powersonic head includes a unique, patent-pending External Snap-on Dampening System.8 This system consists of snaps mounted directly to the drumhead, allowing drummers to attach a weighted, removable pillow or muffling pad.9 This provides an on-the-fly, customizable dampening solution, giving the player control over the amount of muffling, feel, and sustain for different playing situations.10

• Included Falam Slam Impact Patch: The head comes with a Falam Slam impact patch.11 This patch is a durable, circular sticker that reinforces the area where the bass drum beater strikes, increasing attack and durability, and preventing damage to the drumhead from heavy playing.12

• Clear Finish: The clear finish provides a brighter attack and more projection compared to a coated version, helping the kick drum cut through a mix.

• Ideal for a Wide Range of Genres: The controlled and powerful nature of the Powersonic head makes it a popular choice for genres like Rock, Metal, Funk, and Pop, where a focused, articulate, and powerful bass drum sound is desired.

The Remo Powersonic Clear 18" Bass Drum Head (PW-1318-00) is a professional-grade option for drummers who want the ultimate in bass drum sound control, offering a powerful, pre-dampened tone with the flexibility to easily adjust the sound without needing to add or remove internal muffling from the drum itself.13