Hole-don

[terrible_buddhi]

I am doing some recording for my band...I think I need a hole in the front of my drummers kick drum head...what is the best way to make one of these?

 

[pratt]

I've found that the best way is to use one of these:

http://www.explorersdrums.com/product2115.html

they're great because they not only provide a template for cutting a perfect circle, but they remain on the head and prevent any tearing, etc. of the drum head.

 

[theletterq]

I second some sort of template. The Holz Snapperz also work very well.

Other than that I've heard of people using a cup or can or something and an exacto knife. This can be tricky though as it is very easy to slip off target while your cutting.

 

[pratt]

...Other than that I've heard of people using a cup or can or something and an exacto knife. This can be tricky though as it is very easy to slip off target while your cutting.

I've done this in the past and it can work - but if you don't cut perfectly - than you're bound to have tearing of the head....

plus - I think that the 'template' makes it look real 'purty