DrumDial Drum Tuning Part 4 (How To Tune A Bass Drum With A DrumDial)

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2012
  • Shows how to tune your bass drum with a Drum Dial. Includes tuning tips and suggested tuning's for your bass drum. For double bass, DrumDial helps to match your bass drums sound.
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  • @gregoryyoung7551
    @gregoryyoung7551 9 місяців тому

    Wonderful video. It helped me much. Thanks.

  • @mrsteve3232
    @mrsteve3232 7 років тому +1

    A great video!!I've got a stagg kit it's not that great but it's sounds a lot better since using the drum dial

  • @Spankysmonkey
    @Spankysmonkey 11 років тому +1

    Great Video

  • @ltgrulz
    @ltgrulz 11 років тому

    Thank you making this video very helpfull

  • @djsaysauce
    @djsaysauce Рік тому +2

    got the digital version. very good. plus i don't have to tap the head like another tuning product.

  • @thomasnappo6309
    @thomasnappo6309 4 місяці тому +1

    DRUMDIALS are the Best..😊

  • @DecadesTheBand
    @DecadesTheBand 11 років тому +1

    Would you recommend a digital drum dial for bass drums?

  • @justpooky
    @justpooky 7 років тому +2

    hello,
    I was trying to tune my 22 in bass and my resonant head reads 75 on one lug and less than 70 on other lugs alternating.
    I already seated my head twice, in addition, my lugs are sometimes barely on and is at a higher reading where some lugs have resistance but are lower in tension.
    Any advice?
    Thanks

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому

      Kenneth, it sounds like you may have a problem with your hoop or bearing edge. See our trouble shooting video here: ua-cam.com/video/icTyHzpTOjU/v-deo.html
      This will help.

  • @diddyhayes
    @diddyhayes 3 роки тому +1

    Hey just a new acrylic vistalite kit. 22, 13, 16. Was wondering what tuning would be good for up and bottom.
    I typically like a low tuning. Not chasing that Bonham sound. Using Evans Hydraulics on top.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому

      22" 74 kick batter 73 front resonant,
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant

  • @youknowitssick
    @youknowitssick 8 років тому

    Hey, there. I'm looking to get a tuning chart for 26x14, 18x16, 13x9 and a 13x7 snare drum. Thank you!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      +Cory Eaves
      26x14 72 kick batter 70 front resonant
      18x16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      13x9 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      13x7 snare 87 top batter 80 bottom resonant

  • @hughmongus9476
    @hughmongus9476 6 років тому

    What tensions would you recommend for my kit? all of the batter heads are coated and reso is clear, bass drum has 2 coated heads.
    I play jazz.
    5.5x14 snare
    8x12 rack tom
    14x14 floor tom
    14x20 bass drum
    (Depth x diameter)

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому +1

      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      14 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      20 73 kick batter 72 front resonant
      snare 89 top batter 80 bottom resonant

  • @paradigmshiftz7
    @paradigmshiftz7 5 років тому

    How should I tune my kit in thirds?:
    Bass: 20x16 Remo Clear P3 Batter, Remo Ebony P3 Reso
    Rack Toms: 10x8, 12x9 Remo Clear Pinstripe Batter, Remo Clear Ambassador Reso
    Snare: 14x6 Remo Coated Emperor X Batter, Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
    Thanks

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      20 74 kick batter 73 front resonant
      10 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant

  • @rgkse
    @rgkse 9 років тому

    I've been using an Evans 350 EMAD clear head for my bass drum. Due to the thick dampener, I can't use the drumdial against the rim, any advice? I just tuned it by ear the best I could but was wondering if you guys had a better idea.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 років тому +1

      rgkse Excellent question! With any dampening ring or foam (EMAD's etc.) tune to about 2 inches away from the edge of the rim. Use the inside ring as an easy gauge while tuning to the inside edge of the foam ring. The dampening will have little effect on the overall tuning.

  • @homecomingstudio
    @homecomingstudio 6 років тому

    How should i tune my set? Thanks a lot!
    Snare: Ludwig 14"x6,5" LM402
    Batter: Remo 14" Emperor Coated
    Reso: Remo 14" Ambassador Snare Hazy
    TomTom: Gretsch Broadkaster 13"x9"
    Batter: Remo 13“ Vintage Emperor Coated
    Reso: Remo 13" Ambassador Coated
    Floor Tom: Gretsch Broadkaster 16"x16"
    Batter: Remo 16" Vintage Emperor Coated
    Reso: Remo 16“ Ambassador Coated
    Floor Tom: Gretsch Broadkaster 18"x16"
    Batter: Remo 18“ Vintage Emperor Coated
    Reso: Remo 18" Ambassador Coated
    Bass Drum: Gretsch Broadkaster 24"x14"
    Evans 24" EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum
    Evans 24" EQ3 Resonant Bass Drum

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому +1

      13 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      18 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      24 73 kick batter 72 front resonant
      snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant

  • @RhythmhouseSg
    @RhythmhouseSg 3 роки тому +2

    Hi, I just got my drum dial, looking forward to getting my kit sounding great! Any advice on tensions for an 12 year old yamaha stage custom advantage nouveau with 16 x 22 bass, 16 x 16 floor tom, 11 x 13 and 10 x 12 rack toms - and a 5.5 x 14 snare. Evans g2 coated heads on toms, Remo coated powerstroke on bass drum and remo ambassador coated on snare. Thanks!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому +1

      22" 74 kick batter 73 front resonant,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant,
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant,
      12" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant ,
      Snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant

    • @RhythmhouseSg
      @RhythmhouseSg 3 роки тому

      @@DrumDial Hi, thanks for the response! After reading some of your other replies & experimenting while hoping to hear from you; I hit on 79 , 77, 75 top and bottom for the toms & that seems to work... I like my toms up a little higher - the floor Tom especially sounds awesome. My kick drum also has more life in it now & the snare is sounding perfect.
      I wish I’d bought my drum dial years ago. You also just saved me years of frustration with a snare I’d just bought... tried to tune it with the dial & had loose lugs... back to the shop it’s gone... gonna tune the next one in the shop to make sure those bearing edges are good from the get go! Thanks!

  • @christopherdunn317
    @christopherdunn317 9 років тому

    Hi ive come around to doing my bass drum, with an emperor remo coated,i have a pearl export kit and there's a problem, i can't tighten at 70 or lower with out lugs loose?, the original head was a pearl ss before i took it off, it was at 85 on most lugs way up there, and i took it off and retightened it with the new remo, and seemed to be able to get 75,but some lugs are almost loose and are at 77 ,maybe two of them,it still sounds good when it was a 85, but all the new remo coated skin's seemed to float different than the one's i had on before, i had two ply pinstripe remo's, and its almost as if the skin would pull themselves into the drum, as i would stretch them with my hands ,almost like they were not seating as well as the pinstripe's were, strange?,But i doubt anything is wrong with them, since they are the right size i got lucky with the 12" and 13" toms, but the bass drum is the main issue.any idea's ?.I realize your probley going to say theres a low spot, and could be some warpness, but i doubt that could be all the problem,i have in fact stacked my drums on eachother, with soft towel's underneath them over the years ,maybe this could be part of the problem not sure, thanks,chris.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 років тому

      christopher dunn Make sure that your tuner is calibrated. See the video here: ua-cam.com/video/4ojCsiocq70/v-deo.html
      If your tuner is calibrated, you may have to tune to a higher setting. Ideally, try to get the head loose enough that there are no wrinkles and there are no loose tension rods. If you need to tune to 80 to make this happen, that will be your lowest possible tuning and you will not be able to tune any lower without getting loose tension rods.

  • @navskichannel2799
    @navskichannel2799 5 днів тому

    Bass Drum: 22'' x 18''
    Rack Tom 1: 10'' x 7''
    Rack Tom 2: 12'' x 8''
    Floor Tom: 16'' x 16''
    Snare Drum: 14'' x 5.5''
    Pearl Export azure daybreak model

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 днів тому

      bass 74 kick batter 73 front resonant
      10 77 top batter 77 bottom resonant
      12 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      16 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      snare 14x5 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant

  • @kinsjon
    @kinsjon 4 роки тому +1

    Hi DD...been using DD for six years on my Tama Stagestar. Can you give me a recommendation for my new kit please! !Yamaha Stage Custom. 12x8, 13x9 and 16x15 w/Aquarian Powerstroke II and Clear Classic Res. 22x17 w/Aquarian Superkick II and Regulator Res. 14x5.5 w/Triple Threat and Clear Classic Res. Thank you so much!! Drum Dial is awesome!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! These settings will work well for you:
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      13 75 top batter 73 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      22 73 kick batter 74 front resonant for both
      14x5.5 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      OK to tune slightly higher if needed, just increase all by 2 tics to maintain the note separation between the toms. No need to go higher on the snare drum.

    • @kinsjon
      @kinsjon 4 роки тому +1

      @@DrumDial Thank you so much! I will give this a try. Usually with the Performance II (I wrote powerstroke, lol) heads I tuned them at 72/70 because Aquarian states they are designed to be tuned lower. They always sounded good to me, but I will give your recommendation a try. Thanks again DD, it is a great product!

  • @patrickirwin735
    @patrickirwin735 5 років тому +1

    What tensions would you recommend for a
    16x18 floor Tom
    18x22 bass drum
    2.5x20 pancake gong drum
    Thank you!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      16x18 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      18x22 74 kick batter and 73 front resonant
      gong drum 75

  • @DrumDial
    @DrumDial  11 років тому

    Yes, but the analog works just as well also. The digital DrumDial is easier to calibrate.

  • @SeanMichaelWesley
    @SeanMichaelWesley 6 років тому +1

    What would the optimal tuning be for a 22x18 sized kick? Particularly for a heavy metal/rock context.

  • @flattedsixth4547
    @flattedsixth4547 3 роки тому +1

    Drum Dial settings for this kit? Thanks!
    - Ludwig Black Beauty 14" x 6.5"
    - 13" x 9" rack tom
    - 13" Clear Remo Pinstripe Batter (2-ply)
    - 13" Clear Ambassador Reso (1-ply)
    - 16" x 16" floor tom
    - 16" Clear Remo Pinstripe Batter (2-ply)
    - 16" Clear Ambassador Reso (1-ply)
    - 24" x 18" bass drum
    - 24" Evans Emad Heavyweight Clear Batter (2-ply)
    - 24" Evans EQ3 black reso head w/ port

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому +1

      snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant ,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      24" 73 kick batter 74 front resonant

    • @flattedsixth4547
      @flattedsixth4547 3 роки тому +1

      @@DrumDial Thank you kindly!

  • @John-fz8uo
    @John-fz8uo 2 роки тому +1

    My drum dial is in the mail, I have a new-to-me drum set that I have re skinned top to bottom and I can't wait to try this out.
    Could you suggest some tensions for metal/rock? Thanks so much!
    Tama Silverstar all birch shells.
    22x18 kick - Aquarian SK2/Evans EQ3 Resonant
    10x8 tom -Evans Hydraulic/Resonant Black
    12x9 tom -Evans Hydraulic/Resonant Black
    14x12 floor -Evans Hydraulic/Resonant Black
    16x14 floor -Evans Hydraulic/Resonant Black
    14x5 snare -Evans ST Dry/ Resonant 300 Clear

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  2 роки тому

      22" 74 kick batter 73 front resonant,
      10" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant,
      12" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant ,
      14" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant,
      14" Snare 89 top batter 82 bottom resonant

    • @John-fz8uo
      @John-fz8uo 2 роки тому +1

      @@DrumDial This thing is really neat, I have done a 7 pc top to bottom over the last 2 days. 2 bass drums are tricky but at least I have them very close. Thanks for the advice 👍

  • @pepeluchoortiz8724
    @pepeluchoortiz8724 3 роки тому +1

    Hello, amazing videos, can you give me the chart for grestch renegade:
    Bass Kick: 22” x 16”
    Snare: 14” x 5.5”
    Tom 1: 10” x 7”
    Tom 2: 12” x 8”
    Floor Tom: 16” x 14”

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому

      22" bass 74 kick batter 74 front resonant,
      14" snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant,
      10" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant ,
      12" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant ,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant.

  • @Esignam32713
    @Esignam32713 8 років тому

    How would you tune an Evans emad 22 inch? And what tension would you put it at? and what tension for the resonant emad head 22 inch?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      +Ethan Carlson
      72 kick batter and 70 front resonant.

  • @ChiliDogHD
    @ChiliDogHD 9 років тому

    I have the stock pearl vision vbl batter and reso head, any suggestions for numbers?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 років тому

      ResistanceOfficial 70 kick batter 70 front resonant.

  • @waynebradley75
    @waynebradley75 7 років тому +2

    How would I get an accurate read on my Drum Dial when tuning my Evans EMAD batter head when there is that foam ring in the way? All other drums have been tuning fantastic with the Drum Dial by the way thank you :)

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому +2

      Tune to the inside of the foam ring.

    • @Jarhead1313
      @Jarhead1313 4 роки тому

      That has been bugging me for a while, I have always tuned by ear, but I finally got tired of double bass pedal issues and bought another kick drum for my kit and tuning two kicks is alot harder than I thought and since I'm a perfectionist I finally broke down and bought a drum dial and after I got home it hit me, I have Gmads on both of my kicks how can I get to the edge when the dampening system is all in the way. So you're saying put the drum dial against which ever dampening ring I'm using and it will work?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  4 роки тому +1

      @@Jarhead1313 Yes, just stay to the inside of the foam ring. No need to use the edge gage. Try to maintain the same edge distance. Easy to do with a clear head and stay to the inside edge of the dampening ring. Match your readings and your done.

  • @kinkymuppetsex
    @kinkymuppetsex 8 років тому

    +DrumDial
    I have a Birch 20 x 18 kick drum with Remo Powerstroke Pro Clear on the batter, and Powerstroke P3 Ebony ported on the resonant, what tuning would you recommend?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому +1

      +Jason Osincup
      74 kick batter and 72 front resonant. The Remo Powerstroke Pro Clear on the batter and the Powerstroke P3 Ebony ported on the resonant gives a really nice punch and thick bottom end sound. Thanks Jason!

    • @kinkymuppetsex
      @kinkymuppetsex 8 років тому

      +DrumDial
      Thanks for the tip. Just re-tuned my kicks, and they sound much better.
      What would you recommend for the following snare drums. Both use Remo Emperor coated on batter, and Ambassador clear on the resonant?
      Maple 13 x 6.5
      Maple 14 x 6

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому +1

      +Jason Osincup
      Maple 13 x 6.5 87 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      Maple 14 x 6 88 top batter 78-80 bottom resonant

  • @luisv3741
    @luisv3741 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! Recommended setting setting for a 36” concert bass drum head?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  2 роки тому

      85 is an excellent setting, at the edge of the drum for all concert bass drums and marching bass drums. The diameter naturally determines the pitch.

  • @frankie9994
    @frankie9994 11 місяців тому +1

    Recommended settings for a birch shell 22x18
    Batter: Remo Powerstroke P3 Clear
    Reso: Evans REMAD Ported
    Thanks!!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  11 місяців тому

      74 kick batter 74 front resonant

    • @frankie9994
      @frankie9994 11 місяців тому

      @@DrumDial must’ve read my mind that’s exactly what I was going to shoot for!!

  • @dominikdrums
    @dominikdrums Рік тому +1

    Should i place the Needle directly on the black stripe of a Remo Powerstroke 3? Or just next to the stripe? Thank you!!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  Рік тому +1

      Yes, directly on the line. Keep the same distance from the edge.

    • @dominikdrums
      @dominikdrums Рік тому +1

      @@DrumDial thank you! What would you recommend for a Tama B/B 22“x18“ Remo PS3/Tama Reso, i‘d like to have a nice thump for Pop Music?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  Рік тому

      74 kick batter and 74 front resonant. We aim for the lowest setting with no wrinkles and the hardware does not rattle. We also recommend a bass beater patch on the bass drum head (Remo Falam Slam etc.) and some light internal muffling. If you have or add a front port (hole) to the front resonant head it will lower the pitch and the bass drum will have less of a concert bass drum sound and more of a pop sound.

  • @toddlittle9095
    @toddlittle9095 6 років тому

    best setting for 20X8 with emad batter and single ply reso with port hole. (yes, 20X8 - not a typo)

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому

      74 kick batter 72 front resonant

  • @briankeatts2353
    @briankeatts2353 7 років тому

    22" DW Collector's Series Bass Drum with new Evans EMAD Heavyweight "Level 360". After seating I'm getting readings from 72-74 around the head with just finger-tight lug tension. Am I doing something wrong?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому +1

      Brian, excellent question and no, you are not doing anything wrong. The 360's have a slight tension already from the factory and will read as high as 75 at the edge without any tension on the hardware. Evenly tighten the new bass head to about 76-77 and then apply a downward palm pressure to the center of the head to help seat it. Loosen the head to 72 on the kick batter and front resonant. Just enough to where there are no wrinkles and the hardware does not rattle.

    • @briankeatts2353
      @briankeatts2353 7 років тому

      Thank you very much for the quick response and great information! I'll be giving this a try right now. I very much appreciate the well-presented and clear information from your channel!

  • @PavlosJesterhead
    @PavlosJesterhead Рік тому

    Hey there!
    How should I tune my kick drum?
    It's a Sonor Smartforce XTend 20x17.5 (diameter x depth) made of poplar wood.
    Thanks in advance!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  Рік тому

      74 kick batter 74 front resonant

  • @sheerlobster4006
    @sheerlobster4006 7 років тому +1

    Tuning for a Tama Imperialstar bass drum 22x18?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому +1

      73 kick batter 70 front resonant

  • @eego
    @eego 5 місяців тому

    Any advice for a tama pancake kit?
    18"x4" Bass Drum (Evans G2 coated on the side of the player and kit head at the back)
    10"x3.5" Tom (remo emperor coated)
    13"x3.5" Floor Tom (remo emperor coated)
    12"x4" Snare Drum (Evans G2 coated and kit head at the bottom)

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 місяців тому

      18 bass 74 kick batter 74 front resonant
      10 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      13 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      snare 88 top batter 82 bottom resonant

    • @eego
      @eego 5 місяців тому

      @@DrumDial thank you. Appreciate your feedback. I used the drum dial for the first time today and it worked great.

  • @limcihua
    @limcihua 5 років тому

    What tensions would you recommend for my mixed drum kit
    9 x 10 tom (Taye)
    10 x 12 tom (Taye)
    16 x 16 floor Tom (Pearl export)
    3 x 12 snare (Yamaha)
    14 x 18 bass drum (Tama imperialstar)
    Thanks a lot for your help

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      10 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      Snare 87 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      18 bass 74 kick batter 73 front resonan

    • @limcihua
      @limcihua 5 років тому

      @@DrumDial Hi Steve thank you for your recommend, Lim @Gilbert, Arizona

  • @dinotrifunovic2421
    @dinotrifunovic2421 6 років тому +1

    I have a nice black 70 Rodgers,22x14 and tuning to 70 seems a bit low. Do you have recommandation ? And for the 12,13,16 toms ?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому +1

      22 74 kick batter 74 front resonant
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      13 75 top batter 73 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant

    • @dinotrifunovic2421
      @dinotrifunovic2421 6 років тому

      Thank you, I'll try this !!

  • @Boxerharvey1
    @Boxerharvey1 5 років тому +1

    Can you please give me tuning settings for Remo Silent stroke mesh heads on-
    PDP CX maple kit
    13" x 4.5" Snare
    12" x 9" Tom
    16" x 14" Tom
    Thank you very much

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      13" x 4.5" Snare 78
      12" x 9" Tom 70
      16" x 14" Tom 70

    • @Boxerharvey1
      @Boxerharvey1 5 років тому

      DrumDial thank you

  • @user-kl7pj2is5x
    @user-kl7pj2is5x Рік тому +1

    Hi drumdial, just got one! I love it, what the best settings for my kit
    10x8" tom
    12x9" tom
    14x5,5 snare drum (maybe 14x6,5 soon)
    14x14" floor tom
    16x16 floortom
    20" Bass drum
    😃
    I play rock
    My drumheads are evans uv2
    Kick drum is remo powerstroke 3

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  Рік тому

      10 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      snare 88 top batter 82 bottom resonant
      14 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      20 bass drum 74 kick batter 74 front resonant

    • @user-kl7pj2is5x
      @user-kl7pj2is5x Рік тому

      @@DrumDial Thanks! :D

  • @navskichannel2799
    @navskichannel2799 5 днів тому

    Drum dial setting for Pearl export
    20x 16 bass drums
    10 x 7 tom tom
    12 x 18 tom tom
    14 x 14 floor tom
    14 x 5.5 snare

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 днів тому

      bass 74 kick batter 74 front resonant
      10 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      12 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      14 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      snare 14x5 89 top batter 82 bottom resonant

  • @Chazza_-yt8rf
    @Chazza_-yt8rf 8 років тому

    What would you recommend for an sjc 24x22 kick with an emad skin on it?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      +Charlie Cockings
      69-70 front resonant and 70 kick batter.

  • @sheerlobster4006
    @sheerlobster4006 6 років тому

    gretsch catalina maple bass drum 22 inch tuning?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому

      74 kick batter 73 front resonant

  • @milankojic864
    @milankojic864 7 місяців тому

    22x14 tama imperialstar vintage?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 місяців тому +1

      74 kick batter 74 front resonant

  • @JTurnbaugh11
    @JTurnbaugh11 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos!!! I just bought a Ludwig Pocket Kit was wondering what tuning you would use for it??
    Toms - Rack (6x10) Floor (10x13)
    Evan's G2 coated on top
    Evan's G1 clear on bottom
    Bass Drum (12x16)
    Evan's Emad
    Snare (5x12)
    Evan's Reverse Dot on Top
    Evan's snare side 300 on bottom
    Thank you so much!!!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому

      10" 77 top batter 77 bottom resonant,
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant ,
      16" 75 kick batter 74 front resonant,
      12" snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant.

  • @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage
    @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage 8 років тому

    I have a problem. On my new DW 18x24 kick, all claws are very loose, but one spot still reads 72. I'm open for suggestions!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      Danny, usually tuning in a circular pattern after seating will solve this. Please see our troubleshooting video here:
      ua-cam.com/video/_7jFne2gJBM/v-deo.html
      This video gives a more in depth reason why we see loose lugs on occasion.

    • @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage
      @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage 8 років тому

      Seating. Hmmmmmm. How tight would you go to seat and pre-stretch a 24in bass head? 77? 79???

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      Yes, 79, then downward center pressure.

  • @jdregi6699
    @jdregi6699 3 роки тому +1

    Hello,
    Tuning for Tama starclassic walnut/birch ?
    Bass drum 16"x 12"
    tom 10"x7"
    stand tom 13"x 12"
    Thanks for your reply

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому

      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant,
      10" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant ,
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant .

    • @jdregi6699
      @jdregi6699 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot !
      Greetings from France ... 🤗

  • @marsm8115
    @marsm8115 6 років тому

    One question, is 70 the lowest the drums dial goes to? I have a 16x14 bass drum and was wondering if i will be able to use this digital drum dial to tune it, thanks in advance........

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому

      DrumDial can read much lower than 70. Bass heads are loose and wrinkled at 68 and lower. DrumDial can read all the way down to zero.

    • @marsm8115
      @marsm8115 6 років тому

      DrumDial thank you for the response, what would you suggest to tune my 16x14? Thank you

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому

      74 kick batter 72 front resonant

  • @samwhite1634
    @samwhite1634 7 місяців тому

    Any recommendations for a ludwig club pro date?
    24x14
    16x16
    13x9

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 місяців тому

      24" bass drum 74 kick batter 74 front resonant
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant

    • @samwhite1634
      @samwhite1634 7 місяців тому +1

      @@DrumDial thanks a lot!

  • @herbsilverman1143
    @herbsilverman1143 6 років тому

    Can you give me tuning in thirds for another kit ;-)
    9x13 EC2/Evans Reso
    16x16 EC2/Evans Reso
    16x18 EC2/Evans Reso
    14x22 Aquarian SK1/Evans Reso Ported

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому

      13 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      16 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      18 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      22 73 kick batter 72 front resonant

  • @thomasmadden4150
    @thomasmadden4150 8 місяців тому

    I MUST be doing something wrong.
    The tension is already at or above 70 by the time I barely finger tighten. This isn’t right, is it?
    I am using a 22” bass with a Remo p3 (brand new head).
    Thanks for any insight.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 місяців тому +1

      The P3's are pretensioned. Set the kick batter to about 74-75 and the front resonant to 74. The head will settle in and will need to be retuned after playing for a little while. Otherwise, firm palm pressure to the center of the head and edges will help.

    • @thomasmadden4150
      @thomasmadden4150 8 місяців тому

      @@DrumDial wow, thanks!!
      I also have new Remo Ambassadors (coated single ply) for all my other drums. Is there a general starting place for tension on those specific drums?
      Thanks for such a fast reply.
      Lastly- the drum dial allowed me (a beginner) actually make my drums sound GREAT. Thank you for a great product!!!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 місяців тому

      75 top and bottom for the toms. This is an easy starting point at around the midrange for your toms. We usually tune the smaller toms to 75 top and bottom and the larger floor toms to 74 top and bottom.

  • @jmlozano_
    @jmlozano_ 7 років тому

    Hi, I would like a tuning chart for my gretsch
    Snare 6x14 coated batter clear reso
    Tom 8x12 coated batt clear reso
    Floor tom 16x16 coat batt clear reso
    Bass drum 18x22 clear batter coated white reso
    Thanks!

    • @jmlozano_
      @jmlozano_ 7 років тому +1

      I'm playing some 50s rock this weekend

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому +3

      12” 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      16” 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      22” bass 73 kick batter 72 front resonant
      14” snare 89 top batter 80 bottom resonant

    • @jmlozano_
      @jmlozano_ 7 років тому

      Awesome! Thanks a lot

  • @Isolated-xl6yv
    @Isolated-xl6yv 9 місяців тому +1

    If I want medium tuning on snare drum what tension should I go for on top and bottom? And what If want to go after low or high? 🥁

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 місяців тому

      Medium: 87 top batter 82 bottom resonant
      Low: 85 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      High: 89 top batter 82 bottom resonant

    • @Isolated-xl6yv
      @Isolated-xl6yv 9 місяців тому +1

      @@DrumDial Thank you much! Can my resonant head hold that high? I normally used 75 bottom and 89 top

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 місяців тому

      75 is a good lower tension for snare side heads. 85 is the maximum for thinner snare side heads. Higher than 85 and the thinner heads will stretch and eventually break.

    • @Isolated-xl6yv
      @Isolated-xl6yv 9 місяців тому

      @@DrumDial Okay thx. The problem is i dont know what sound medium low and high, but does tension u send me is that the high and low settings?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 місяців тому +1

      Medium, low and high settings
      Medium: 87 top batter 82 bottom resonant
      Low: 85 top batter 80 bottom resonant
      High: 89 top batter 82 bottom resonant

  • @lifeisjusttodie
    @lifeisjusttodie 8 років тому

    What about a 16" X 14" bass drum ?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  8 років тому

      +tryinghis luck
      70 kick batter 70 front resonant

  • @Jarhead1313
    @Jarhead1313 2 роки тому +1

    Just once I'd like to see someone using a drum dial while tuning Evans Emad series bass heads...I have Gmads and still can't get the sound I'm looking for...

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  2 роки тому +1

      Johnny, if using a DrumDial, tune to the inside edge of the Emad tone ring (about 2 1/2 inches from the edge). Kick batter set to 74 and front resonant set to 73. If tuning by ear, tune both heads to their lowest setting without wrinkles in the head and the hardware does not rattle. Use a Kevlar kick beater patch for more attack and longer head life.

    • @Jarhead1313
      @Jarhead1313 2 роки тому +1

      @@DrumDial thank you so much!!! I've been trying to find answers for a while now. Thanks again my friend! I play a double bass kit so tuning two kick heads can be quite tedious, which is why I bought a Drum Dial to begun with lol

  • @redlightclinicdrummer
    @redlightclinicdrummer 9 років тому

    I have an evans evans emad heavyweight so what should i do with my drumdial to tune it?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 років тому

      Kris Poorman Tune to the inside of the tone ring. 72 kick batter 70 front resonant.

    • @agtjaxdrums
      @agtjaxdrums 7 років тому

      DrumDial what would be the tension of 24X16?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  7 років тому

      Angel Giovanni Torres 73 kick batter 72 front resonant

  • @herbsilverman1143
    @herbsilverman1143 6 років тому

    Can you give me tuning in thirds for my kit
    9x13 EC2/Evans Reso
    10x14 EC2/Evans Reso
    16x18 EC2/Evans Reso
    14x24 Aquarian SK1/Evans Reso Ported

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  6 років тому +1

      13 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant
      14 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant
      18 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant
      24 74 kick batter 73 front resonant

    • @herbsilverman1143
      @herbsilverman1143 6 років тому

      Thanks! Sounds great!

  • @ShanMarasinghe
    @ShanMarasinghe 3 роки тому

    Pearl target drum.
    Bess 22
    Snare 14
    Hai tom. 12
    Mid tom 13
    Flow tom 16
    Hai tune top and botam....reply.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому +1

      22" 74 kick batter 73 front resonant,
      Snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant,
      12" 76 top batter 76 bottom resonant ,
      13" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant,
      16" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant

    • @ShanMarasinghe
      @ShanMarasinghe 3 роки тому

      @@DrumDial how to low tune drum .top and bottom.
      Bess 22
      Snare 14.
      12.....13.....16 toms

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому

      Lower the bottom resonant heads by 2 tics (IE: instead of 76, lower to 74)

  • @josephmiguel2933
    @josephmiguel2933 5 років тому

    How do I tune a Evans Emad2?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      Tune to the inside of the control ring.

    • @josephmiguel2933
      @josephmiguel2933 5 років тому

      What setting would you recommend? 70 is way to loose.

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  5 років тому

      74 kick batter 73-75 front resonant.

  • @smackcircles
    @smackcircles 9 років тому

    Ive got a remo coated powerstroke pro on batter and pearl export stock reso, what would be ideal?

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  9 років тому

      Alex Neely 72 kick batter and 70 front resonant.

  • @devonodette8276
    @devonodette8276 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent videos! Am I able to get a chart for a
    Pacific LX series
    Diameter/depth
    14x6 snare
    14x10 Tom
    12x8 Tom
    22x16 bass drum
    Thank you!

    • @DrumDial
      @DrumDial  3 роки тому +1

      Snare 88 top batter 80 bottom resonant,
      14" 74 top batter 74 bottom resonant,
      12" 75 top batter 75 bottom resonant ,
      22" 74 kick batter 73 front resonant .

    • @devonodette8276
      @devonodette8276 3 роки тому +1

      @@DrumDial thank you very much!