Aquarian Deep Vintage II with Felt Strip

Aquarian 18″ Deep Vintage II Coated Bass Drumhead with Felt Strip

£55.09

The Aquarian Deep Vintage II Bass Drumhead with Felt Strip is a true throwback to the golden age of drumming. Designed to capture the look, feel, and sound of traditional calfskin heads from the Swing Era, this head features two plies of 10mil film, Aquarianโ€™s signature Vintage Coating, and a vertically mounted felt strip for built-in tonal control. Itโ€™s a perfect blend of vintage vibe and modern engineeringโ€”ideal for both batter and resonant applications on your kick drum.

Key Features:

โ€ข Two 10mil Plies: Thick and durable construction for deep, controlled bass response
โ€ข Vintage Coating: Thicker surface delivers warmth, subtle overtones, and a classic look
โ€ข Built-In Vertical Felt Strip: Provides vintage-style muffling and tonal controlโ€”no external damping needed
โ€ข Vacuum Molding Process: Improves head-to-shell contact and eliminates air gaps for better tone and strength
โ€ข Ideal for Both Batter and Resonant Use: Versatile design works great on either side of the bass drum
โ€ข Perfect for Vintage, Jazz, Swing, and Traditional Setups

Availability: Available to order SKU: DVII-18B

Description

Felt Strip Damping: Built-In Vintage Control

A key feature of this model is the Old School felt strip affixed to the underside of the head, just like the classic jazz and big band bass drum setups. This integrated felt provides a subtle, controlled damping effect that reduces excessive overtones, shortens sustain, and enhances low-end punchโ€”without the need for extra muffling or pillows inside the drum. It offers that warm, thumpy โ€œwoofโ€ thatโ€™s iconic in vintage recordings and live performances.

Rich Tone with Modern Construction

Under the hood, the Deep Vintage II uses two 10mil plies of film bonded using Aquarianโ€™s exclusive Vacuum Moulding Process, which eliminates air pockets between the plies for enhanced resonance, response, and durability. This construction gives the head a deep, focused low end that projects well, whether played softly or driven hard.

Vintage Coating for Classic Warmth

The slightly thicker Vintage Coating is more than cosmeticโ€”it slows the vibration of the head, resulting in a lower, warmer tone and a softer feel under the beater. Visually and sonically, it evokes the classic aesthetic of calfskin while offering modern performance benefits.

Why Choose the Aquarian Deep Vintage II with Felt Strip?

For drummers who want authentic, warm low-end tone with subtle, built-in controlโ€”and a look straight out of the Swing Eraโ€”the Deep Vintage II with Felt Strip delivers. Whether youโ€™re restoring a vintage kit or just chasing that classic sound, this head offers tone, durability, and style in equal measure.

Bring back the golden age of drummingโ€”full, warm, and refinedโ€”with the Aquarian Deep Vintage II Felt Strip Bass Drumhead.

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