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dea
03-13-2008, 11:32 PM
How does one acquire a mesh head for a 24" bass drum? Has anyone DIY'd one of these?
Guillermo
03-14-2008, 01:26 AM
Evans retro screen heads.

They are sort of mesh heads, but they have sound.
dea
03-14-2008, 06:22 PM
Thank you so much. I had thought about purchasing screen door material and making my own as well. I'd rather have a professional handle it though if at all possible.
SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ
03-15-2008, 05:23 PM
Your local music shop didn't have them or couldn't order them? I know I could get a 24" mesh head from my local shop. I don't remember the brand though.
bojangleman
03-15-2008, 06:55 PM
noob question...but...what is a mesh heads purpose? besides looking cool..ha

Alex
SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ
03-15-2008, 07:02 PM
There are two reasons to use mesh heads. If used on the batter side, it considerably lowers the volume (good for people who like acoustic kits but need to stay quiet). For people who don't like to use reso heads, keeping a mesh head on the reso side will protect the bearing edges.
bojangleman
03-15-2008, 07:11 PM
ahh...ok thanks sleepy!

There are two reasons to use mesh heads. If used on the batter side, it considerably lowers the volume (good for people who like acoustic kits but need to stay quiet). For people who don't like to use reso heads, keeping a mesh head on the reso side will protect the bearing edges.

Alex