Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and excited to get some info!
I have a 1960's Slingerland kit, 20" bass drum, 13" tom, 16" floor tom.
I can not get a good, fat low punch out of the 20" bass drum. I do not have calf skin heads, but I currently have an Aquariun Super Kick II on the beater side and a Remo FiberSkyn on the outside.
I have tried all sorts of beaters and skins, I have tried tuning both heads low, but there seems to be a lack of low end punch. More of a wobbly tone. It sounds big from the outside sometimes (better than sitting behind it) but it's not matching the sound I want. (Earl Palmer, New Orleans jazz/blues)
Any suggestions?
Good place to buy calf skins?
Also, what kind of hi-hats was Earl Palmer playing? They sound big and thin.
Thanks a lot,
Ben M
*Also looking to buy a ride and hats!