Having some trouble getting the right sound out of my used Tama Swingstar 22" bass drum. I am thinking of replacing both heads; the reso head in particular has two issues:
- It came ported with a 5 or 6" hole that was hidden in the picture when I bought it (online).
- It has a 4" J-shaped tear at the top-center of the head near the hoop. It is not a gaping hole, but there is a little bit of a split between either side of the tear.
This damage notwithstanding, the sound generally sounds boomy and hollow rather than thick and punchy as I'd like. I have tried different tunings and threw a pillow in there, but no real change.
I am not sure if this has entirely to do with the damage and hole in the reso head, but I welcome any general advice on getting the sound I want. Feel free to recommend replacement heads as I will probably be getting some regardless.
Thanks!
- It came ported with a 5 or 6" hole that was hidden in the picture when I bought it (online).
- It has a 4" J-shaped tear at the top-center of the head near the hoop. It is not a gaping hole, but there is a little bit of a split between either side of the tear.
This damage notwithstanding, the sound generally sounds boomy and hollow rather than thick and punchy as I'd like. I have tried different tunings and threw a pillow in there, but no real change.
I am not sure if this has entirely to do with the damage and hole in the reso head, but I welcome any general advice on getting the sound I want. Feel free to recommend replacement heads as I will probably be getting some regardless.
Thanks!