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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.

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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/

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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