cadwiz
Member
Hey All,
I updated my ddrum kit with new BD reso head and artwork. I created the design using photoshop and illustrator. It was printed on "car wrap" material used for advertising on cars, buses etc. Then, cut out and applied (wet) directly to the head. This is my second reso done this way and I have had great results. No shrinking stretching or peeling. Once it dries the material stays on and yet can be peeled off easily ( in case you quit the band lol). Anyone looking for a low cost alternative to adding custom artwork to their BD reso should look into this method.
Yeah, but how does it sound?
There are many factors that influence the sound. (As you all know) Head quality, diameter, material, finish, mic hole size, shape and placement all contribute to overall sound. Based on my ears, adding the material does not adversely affect the sound. I probably would not use it in a studio environment. In a live setting you'll never hear the difference.
I had seen some creative port/mic hole arrangements looking through the gallery on the OCDP website. I decided on using 4 - 6" oval bass drum O's in chrome for my design. BTW, they have to be special ordered. None of my local shops carries them.
Evans Onyx heads
What can I say, they sound great. They're dark, warm and focused with lots of attack. Plus, I think they kinda look cool on the kit.
20" Paiste Sig thin crash.
I saw this cymbal at local GC on sale for $199. I guess it's a discontinued model. Once I heard it, I was sold.
For all you camera buffs...
These pics were all shot using a Nikon D90, 18-55 lens, Programed exposure, and Vivid +2.
Thanks for looking.
AL
I
I updated my ddrum kit with new BD reso head and artwork. I created the design using photoshop and illustrator. It was printed on "car wrap" material used for advertising on cars, buses etc. Then, cut out and applied (wet) directly to the head. This is my second reso done this way and I have had great results. No shrinking stretching or peeling. Once it dries the material stays on and yet can be peeled off easily ( in case you quit the band lol). Anyone looking for a low cost alternative to adding custom artwork to their BD reso should look into this method.
Yeah, but how does it sound?
There are many factors that influence the sound. (As you all know) Head quality, diameter, material, finish, mic hole size, shape and placement all contribute to overall sound. Based on my ears, adding the material does not adversely affect the sound. I probably would not use it in a studio environment. In a live setting you'll never hear the difference.
I had seen some creative port/mic hole arrangements looking through the gallery on the OCDP website. I decided on using 4 - 6" oval bass drum O's in chrome for my design. BTW, they have to be special ordered. None of my local shops carries them.
Evans Onyx heads
What can I say, they sound great. They're dark, warm and focused with lots of attack. Plus, I think they kinda look cool on the kit.
20" Paiste Sig thin crash.
I saw this cymbal at local GC on sale for $199. I guess it's a discontinued model. Once I heard it, I was sold.
For all you camera buffs...
These pics were all shot using a Nikon D90, 18-55 lens, Programed exposure, and Vivid +2.
Thanks for looking.
AL
I