682drums 14-inch bass-head

[Murgen]

I bought and installed this mesh head early February. I'm going to send this photo to 682drums. It looks like the 2Box tennis-ball and the head material have friction and it melted away the fabric. The ball also show some wear and tear.

On the good site: I use my kit quite often. 


682drums by murgenetemplar, on Flickr

[Dänoh]

Murgen, 

I know I've read that felt-beaters are problematic with mesh. But I can't remember ever reading a word about tennis-ball beaters! 


The best protective thing to do: Use a Remo Falams patch or comparable product by Evans, and stick it on there!

Rock on!

[AndyMo]

Hi,

Not sure if this helpful but I use a Gilbralter lightweight bass drum beater with my mesh heads (Jobeky bass drum) - the plastic side of the head: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibraltar-sc-lbdb-lightweight-bass-drum-beater/38852?gclid=CNOgkNCB1roCFU7KtAodwX4Aog

It seems to work Ok - been using it for a year or so and not gone through the head yet

Cheers,
Andy

[Murgen]

I will check that one. And I know falams but hope 682drums will send an advice too. Thank you both!

[Murgen]

Mailing with the dudes from 682DRUMS. Testing Falam with felt beater now, then back to tennis-ball, then release tension and then run and cry for help.

[edtc]

i use two layers of good quality GAFFA TAPE to protect the mesh-head ...

It s cheap , and for 10 euro , you re ok for years ....

works with any type of beater ... just add a layer or change it when it is worn ...

For me it s better and less noisy than a remo or evans patch ...

[Murgen]

i use two layers of good quality GAFFA TAPE to protect the mesh-head ...

It s cheap , and for 10 euro , you re ok for years ....

works with any type of beater ... just add a layer or change it when it is worn ...

For me it s better and less noisy than a remo or evans patch ...

Nice! Thank you!