Wood or Plastic beaters?

TunaCan · 02-11-2012, 12:00 PM

I am changing from felt and would prefer to use wood, But I have an Evans click pad on my bass drum, Just wondering if the wood would get damaged by the metal plate inside the click pad.

I'm buying this stuff right now.

Any help appreciated.

http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tama-cb90-pedal-beater/6872

thedrummerkid · 02-12-2012, 12:33 AM

Wood.
It holds up.

ZEBOV · 02-12-2012, 12:42 AM

I have no idea how well the wood would hols up against the metal plate inside the click pad.
However, if you get any wood beater, DO NOT get the beaters in the link if you play any amount of double bass. They're too heavy. The wood beaters you have in mind will be significant'y lighter.
Gibraltar SC-3262 Solid Wood Bass Drum Beater: Shop Drums & Percussion & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

TunaCan · 02-12-2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEBOV

I have no idea how well the wood would hols up against the metal plate inside the click pad.
However, if you get any wood beater, DO NOT get the beaters in the link if you play any amount of double bass. They're too heavy. The wood beaters you have in mind will be significant'y lighter.
Gibraltar SC-3262 Solid Wood Bass Drum Beater: Shop Drums & Percussion & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

OH really?
I thought the description sounded good.
"An improvement on the original Iron Cobra design.
An adjustable beater head with high-tech housing material for lighter."

I am using the felt versions at the moment of what must be the older design. Also, Wanna be using a flatter beater.

Can you reccommend any others?

And thanks. :]

[EDIT]
Just re-read your post. Are you saying dont get the ones in your link?

joeythanks · 02-12-2012, 08:13 AM

In my experience of playing with drummers, the best sound has always been with felt and no metal pad trickery on the skin. Better to EQ afterwards than trying to get a clicky bass drum naturally.

TunaCan · 02-12-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeythanks

In my experience of playing with drummers, the best sound has always been with felt and no metal pad trickery on the skin. Better to EQ afterwards than trying to get a clicky bass drum naturally.

Yeah, I always used to be that way, But we need this stuff for practicing. Our vocalist finds it hard to understand that the bass drum can sound completely different live and wants it to have a live sound in the practice room.

I may take away the click pad and just have wooden beaters now though.

ZEBOV · 02-12-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunaCan

Just re-read your post. Are you saying dont get the ones in your link?

Yeah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunaCan

I may take away the click pad and just have wooden beaters now though.

I think the best results would be to switch the metal click pad with a kevlar kick pad. A kevlar kick pad can add to the attack (the clicky sound) and greatly increase the life span of your bass head.

iron blast · 02-13-2012, 05:18 PM

I use the the hardened rubber iron cobra beaters combined with the bottom shaft of axis sonic hammers on my pedals. They are intense and will definitely hold up with the click pads. I don't have experience with the wood cobra beaters but I love my rubber ones. Just my 2 cents.

ShadowFactoryX · 02-14-2012, 10:00 AM

ditch that click pad, those things are garbage, and they really mess with the eq in both live and recording

you can get a nice attack with wood beaters, i've always prefered danmar since they are light weight

and get a decent beater pad to preserve the life of the head, and give it a little more punch, but not one of those click pads for sure

and tell your vocalist to calm down

oddcam · 02-15-2012, 08:18 PM

Different beaters will get a different sound on every head/drum combination. Technique matters a lot too.

You have to try them both to see which one you like. I've never stuck with plastic beaters (or wood for that matter), but people have gotten great sounds from all kinds of beaters. (Ex: Unearth's Mike Justain used rubber beaters on The Eyes of Fire and The Oncoming Storm).

It's a personal choice, just like a guitar pick.

siddha · 02-20-2012, 06:40 PM

I swear by Danmar Redwoods.

TunaCan · 02-20-2012, 10:06 PM

Thanks everyone.
I think ill ditch the click pad, Get a pad to stop wear and go for wooden beaters.

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02-11-2012, 12:00 PM	#1
TunaCan Dooo Dooo. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South West, UK. Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wood or Plastic beaters? I am changing from felt and would prefer to use wood, But I have an Evans click pad on my bass drum, Just wondering if the wood would get damaged by the metal plate inside the click pad. I'm buying this stuff right now. Any help appreciated. http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tama-cb90-pedal-beater/6872

02-12-2012, 12:33 AM	#2
thedrummerkid Sweater Bandit Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connersville, IN Posts: 404 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wood. It holds up. "You didn't create the universe did you hmm? Thordendal did. With a single DJENT." - nostealbucket

02-13-2012, 05:18 PM	#8
iron blast Black Metal Overlord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 755 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I use the the hardened rubber iron cobra beaters combined with the bottom shaft of axis sonic hammers on my pedals. They are intense and will definitely hold up with the click pads. I don't have experience with the wood cobra beaters but I love my rubber ones. Just my 2 cents. Bassist in the Symphonic Black Metal band "Ethereal Blood" https://www.facebook.com/EtherealBlo...p_178091127385

02-14-2012, 10:00 AM	#9
ShadowFactoryX OMNIHILITY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,281 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ditch that click pad, those things are garbage, and they really mess with the eq in both live and recording you can get a nice attack with wood beaters, i've always prefered danmar since they are light weight and get a decent beater pad to preserve the life of the head, and give it a little more punch, but not one of those click pads for sure and tell your vocalist to calm down I like my guitar tone like I like my women, perfect rounded bottom end, cut in the mid section, heavy on the top end, and super tight. Omnium - Atmospheric/Trance/Ambient

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02-12-2012, 12:42 AM	#3
ZEBOV Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suburbs of Memphis, TN Posts: 2,136 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have no idea how well the wood would hols up against the metal plate inside the click pad. However, if you get any wood beater, DO NOT get the beaters in the link if you play any amount of double bass. They're too heavy. The wood beaters you have in mind will be significant'y lighter. Gibraltar SC-3262 Solid Wood Bass Drum Beater: Shop Drums & Percussion & Other Musical Instruments \| Musician's Friend

02-12-2012, 08:13 AM	#5
joeythanks ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In my experience of playing with drummers, the best sound has always been with felt and no metal pad trickery on the skin. Better to EQ afterwards than trying to get a clicky bass drum naturally.

02-15-2012, 08:18 PM	#10
oddcam SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Different beaters will get a different sound on every head/drum combination. Technique matters a lot too. You have to try them both to see which one you like. I've never stuck with plastic beaters (or wood for that matter), but people have gotten great sounds from all kinds of beaters. (Ex: Unearth's Mike Justain used rubber beaters on The Eyes of Fire and The Oncoming Storm). It's a personal choice, just like a guitar pick.

02-20-2012, 06:40 PM	#11
siddha ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nowhere Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I swear by Danmar Redwoods.

02-20-2012, 10:06 PM	#12
TunaCan Dooo Dooo. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South West, UK. Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks everyone. I think ill ditch the click pad, Get a pad to stop wear and go for wooden beaters. :]

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