Members Nick Posted April 21, 2003 Members Share Posted April 21, 2003 There's a kit you can buy to make a hole in the reso head of your bass drum right? Where do I find a kit like this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ulank Posted April 21, 2003 Members Share Posted April 21, 2003 I'm not sure if it's necessary to spend the money on a kit. A medium size coffee can and an exacto knife should do it. Just try to keep your edge/cut as clean as possible and if you go sticking a mic in there, be careful not to tear it. Otherwise, you shouldn't need much else. If you're afraid of the head tearing, then I don't see why you couldn't use a little scotch tape around the hole's edges. Plus you can experiment with placement and size on your own. If you were to split the head into four quadrants, I recommend just cutting about a 5" hole centered in one of the lower quadrants. Just be careful not to cut any muffling ring that's built into the head or anything else. If you're concerned about f*ckin up your head, try it on a few old heads should you have any laying around. Otherwise, if you're going to spend money on a kit, I'd say just buy a head that already has the hole made for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pjb Posted April 21, 2003 Members Share Posted April 21, 2003 If you use a 'holz' template you can't {censored} it up. www.holzinyourhead.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarra Posted April 21, 2003 Members Share Posted April 21, 2003 Originally posted by Nick There's a kit you can buy to make a hole in the reso head of your bass drum right? Where do I find a kit like this? Thanks. You are correct. There is a kit you can buy to make a hole in your reso and finish it off with a plastic rim. It's called a "Holz" kit. I just replaced my bass reso and installed a chrome rim. It looks great! Any music store or drum shop should have them. http://www.holzinyourhead.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nagi Posted April 21, 2003 Members Share Posted April 21, 2003 I got a Remo plastic reinforcement ring that you put on the head and then cut out the middle. I haven't tried it yet but it seems pretty easy and I believe it is 4" or 4.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick Posted April 22, 2003 Author Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 Thanks for the help, the 'Holz" thing was what I was looking for. But now that Ulank brought up making my own hole, how would I do that?...do I remove the head before I cut the hole, or do I leave the head on as it is now? And is there a significant risk that I might mess up my head? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Old Steve Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 It's best to take the head off and put something under the spot where you'll be cutting. Take your time and try to get a clean edge. I use the remo reinforcement rings when I put a hole in my head (I'm usually a no-hole kinda guy). Just stick the ring onto the drumhead and use an exacto to cut out the middle. I've also used heavy packing tape around the hole before to reinforce it, placing the tape strips on the inside of the drum so they wouldn't be seen on the outside. No matter what, I like something reinforcing the hole just in case you've got a mic in the drum and somebody trips over the mic stand or cable...the reinforcement gives you a better chance of not having the head rip. Finally, lots of people swear by the "heated coffee can trick". Take an empty coffee can that's the same size as the hole you want to cut out. Heat up the edge of the can with a torch or on a stove. Then pick it up (use gloves or pliers...the can will be very hot) and press the hot edge of the can onto the drumhead. The can will melt a perfect circle through the drumhead. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ulank Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 Originally posted by Old Steve It's best to take the head off and put something under the spot where you'll be cutting. Take your time and try to get a clean edge. I use the remo reinforcement rings when I put a hole in my head (I'm usually a no-hole kinda guy). Just stick the ring onto the drumhead and use an exacto to cut out the middle. I've also used heavy packing tape around the hole before to reinforce it, placing the tape strips on the inside of the drum so they wouldn't be seen on the outside. No matter what, I like something reinforcing the hole just in case you've got a mic in the drum and somebody trips over the mic stand or cable...the reinforcement gives you a better chance of not having the head rip. Finally, lots of people swear by the "heated coffee can trick". Take an empty coffee can that's the same size as the hole you want to cut out. Heat up the edge of the can with a torch or on a stove. Then pick it up (use gloves or pliers...the can will be very hot) and press the hot edge of the can onto the drumhead. The can will melt a perfect circle through the drumhead. Good luck. Uh oh. Fire and drummers do not go well together!! Cool idea. Nick, yah, just take the head off and get it on a flat surface, and take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flib Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 I made mine with a bowl (that kind you eat food out of use that as a templete and cut around it using a razor knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rangerkarlos Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 Excuse me, I'm ignorant. Aside from mic'ing, why are we cutting holes in our heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rangerkarlos Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 Originally posted by rangerkarlos Excuse me, I'm ignorant.Aside from mic'ing, why are we cutting holes in our heads? ~sigh~ Payback is a bitch. bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ulank Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 It can and does alter the sound of your kick a bit. Whether you like that or not, or whether you can even hear the difference with a small hole added is all in your ears/head. Air that was previously kept between the heads, is now getting let out. It's not necessary, but, yah, if you gig, it's a good idea IMO. Also, it's probably a combination of using the Aquarian SuperkickII as well as a res head with a hole, but at practice, the kick seems a little more present in the room. P. Sound's bible talks about this more accurately and detailed then I just explained though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rangerkarlos Posted April 22, 2003 Members Share Posted April 22, 2003 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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