H However, it feels look too much slap back on the pedal. If I cut a hole, do I loose the sound benefit of the 10 vent holes? I am hesitant to cut a large hole, but am thinking maybe a smaller hole of 4 inches or less may vent enough. You wouldn't negate the current venting of the shell, only add t...

Do you find the pre-fab pad options work best? I would think they are the best choice to keep the pad in position if the set moved a lot. I use a piece of foam that fits perfectly in the bottom of my bass drum. It doesn't move. Then, on top of that, I will use a small packing blanket. With a small ...

No padding, it seems it is not needed. The sound is really low booming and full. It may not be needed for sound, but for feel. A bit of padding will help minimize the "bounce back". Good point - thanks. Do you find the pre-fab pad options work best? I would think they are the best choice ...

Thanks much for the feedback! I will likely play as is for a while until I get to know the drum a bit more. The set came stock with a 5 inch Remo Dynamo hole template, but I don't think it needs that big of a hole as the sound is really good now without it - only the slapback is a bit too much.

No padding, it seems it is not needed. The sound is really low booming and full.

Hello, I have just brought home my new set of Yamaha Absolute Birch. Absolutely beatiful and sounds good with just minimal tuning so far. My question is need to cut a hole in the resonant head of the bass drum. Yamaha Absolute Bass has 10 vent holes, and the sound is great. However, it feels look to...