Members qwertyMan Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hey there guys! My 18"x22" Gretsch Renown bass seems slightly... unresponsive. This is with an EMAD batter, and logo resonant with no hole, both tuned medium loose, and a very, very tiny towel inside the bass. Any tips? Change of heads? Tuning? Make a port hole? This kit will be used mainly for funk, jazz, and rock, but more funk and jazz. Any advice would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hey there guys! My 18"x22" Gretsch Renown bass seems slightly... unresponsive. This is with an EMAD batter, and logo resonant with no hole, both tuned medium loose, and a very, very tiny towel inside the bass.Any tips? Change of heads? Tuning? Make a port hole?This kit will be used mainly for funk, jazz, and rock, but more funk and jazz.Any advice would be much appreciated! STOMP on the pedal:lol: just kidding- check out Bob Gatzen on Utube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Take out any and all muffling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Not sure what unresponsive means. Not loud enough? Not a quick enough attack? Not enough tone?I wasn't happy with mine when I had EMAD batter and stock reso, once I changed the reso to an EMAD all hell broke loose. Try tuning the batter higher and reso lower, also a different beater on the pedal might help maybe... But for jazz wouldn't you want a coated head tuned high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrianSimsCAD Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 I tried the EMAD for a while but never was completely happy with it like I am with the Aquarian Superkick 2.perfect for me. Might want to give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Usually, when I step on my pedal, the bass drum responds with a thump. Sometimes a whump, sometimes, a thud...most of the time it's a thump though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Usually, when I step on my pedal, the bass drum responds with a thump. Sometimes a whump, sometimes, a thud...most of the time it's a thump though. Mine goes boomp most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Cut 4 inches off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Tighten both the heads slightly. Make sure your bass beater is about 1" off-center (high or low doesn't matter). Then tweak your pedal to make sure that's not slowing you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members qwertyMan Posted September 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Thanks guys. I might change out the head for a ps3 as well. Might even consider a Fiberskyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 waterboard it. or lose the emad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Usually, when I step on my pedal, the bass drum responds with a thump. Sometimes a whump, sometimes, a thud...most of the time it's a thump though. Mine goes ouch! It's really a {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bodinski Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 I've found that some additional tension makes an unimpressive emad sound fantastic. Try winding it up a bit (& throw out the towel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rambler1959 Posted September 24, 2008 Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Cut 4 inches off of it. im with good 'ole tony clifton on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members qwertyMan Posted September 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sounds good. When I get time, I'll crank it, and if that doesn't work, its out with the EMAD, and in with the... PS3? Fiberskyn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted September 25, 2008 Members Share Posted September 25, 2008 Cut 4 inches off of it. Dang -- beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted September 25, 2008 Members Share Posted September 25, 2008 Mine goes ouch!It's really a {censored}. Your bass drum is a {censored}? Do you let others hit it, or do you keep it for yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted September 25, 2008 Members Share Posted September 25, 2008 No gang bangs for my bass drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted September 25, 2008 Members Share Posted September 25, 2008 No gang bangs for my bass drum. You know, that explains your avatar's expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted September 25, 2008 Members Share Posted September 25, 2008 Better than a glory hole snare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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