https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efdlamETiE Per CGPT — The bearing edges of a drum refer to the outer edge where the drumhead comes into contact with the drum shell. The shape and construction of these edges play a crucial role in determining the overall sound and character of the drum. Here’s how bearing edges can affect the sound … Read more
Drum shell bearing edges vitally affect tone and feel response of the heads / drums. I discuss bearing edges and their affect on a drum’s performance. Let’s see if I can’t distill this topic down to the important bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efdlamETiE 0:00 Introduction 2:11 Bearing edge definition and purpose 6:55 Keeping it simple — … Read more
1 MASS 2 BEARING EDGES 3 WRAPS / LAQUERS, COATINGS 4 HEADS 5 WOOD OR METAL – yes, it matters, depending on application, it may matter more or less. SONOR TAMA – beech Japanese drums — birch rosewood, bubinga, cherry, walnut, oak — more exotics Acrolyte Brass Steel Aluminum Phosphor bronze Maple Wood … Read more