mesh head wear

[Paul Lye]

I'm not particularly heavy footed and mix heal up/heal down. Have adjusted style to bounce etc. but am bending recommended beater and wearing bd mesh heads rather rapidly. Anyone int he same boat

[szvook]

Hey Paul,

What mesh heads are you using; which company & 1 or 2 ply?

Originally posted by Paul Lye:
I'm not particularly heavy footed and mix heal up/heal down. Have adjusted style to bounce etc. but am bending recommended beater and wearing bd mesh heads rather rapidly. Anyone int he same boat

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szvook

[antinucci]

I have the same problem. I have a Hart Dynamics double ply head. My fix has been to loosen all the lugs and give the head a 1" turn so the beater has fresh spot to hit. I have had the drums for about 4 months and have done this twice already... So I have two "worn spots" on my head, but it sure beats buying a new one..

[sector7]

Are you guy's using any stick on protection for the beater impact?

They even work well on mesh heads.

[szvook]

If you are referring to your kick, felt beaters are recommended for mesh heads.
I use a Yamaha DFP870 double bass pedal with a felt beater that is superb. The DFP870 is a very good pedal; its fast, smooth and accurate, which can extend the live span of your mesh heads as any good pedal, will.

If you are referring to you sticks: Heavier sticks=less sensitivity, Lighter stick=more sensitivity.

With a good tweak to the pad trigger and a good pedal, you wont have to lean into your kick and test your mesh head to its limit.

My Acoupad, series X - 2 ply mesh head feels and looks like new after over a year now.

Hope this helps.


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szvook