I use it as resonant side of my bass drum (as well as resonant head on my toms). I want from my bass drum to be open, resonant and in certain situations to have a lot of sustain. This head gives a nice open, warm sustain... amazing and beautiful overtones and as resonant head lasts very long. it might be tricky to get desirable sound, but with a little bit of muffling and patience the result will be great, open and amazing sound.