How to Use:

    A fundamental yet easy part of any head change allowing for the best Bearing edge performance

1. Remove Head and perform visual and physical examination
    Check the inside of the collar for any tears or odd ridges
    Also check the range of variants in distance between the pressed out edge area on the head
    and its distance from the head metal hoop Any Large Variant may be a sign of an out of round hoop

2. Look for any dings dents or other signs of wear on the bearing edge. ( see additional comment below **)
    Run you finger along the edge and discrepancies in its level edge can be felt.
    Assuming the edge is fine wipe it clean of any dust or that magic lint build up that creeps in through vent holes.
        2a. As for any drum, while you have the heads removed Check for loose Lug, Muffler or
             Mount screws. This is also a good time to check your hoop to assure it is "In Round" providing a
             much better base for stable tuning
        2b.It's Always Best to Clean the drums tension rods whenever possible along with your head change.
             A soft Bristle tooth brush and some dish detergent will remove a whole lot of gunk that has been
             pressed into the threads over time This same process is applicable for throw off and Muffler tension
             controls. For extreme cases where your lug inserts are also grimy a small pipe cleaner can be used to
             rid the insert of gunk. these steps are really worth doing to increase the overall performance.

3. Put a small amount of wax on a a small piece of leather cloth or other applicator and Rub lightly
    around the drum shell's bearing edge. Due to the nature of this formula there is no more "candle rubbing"
    or forcefully grinding Hard Beeswax onto the edge this  soft, buttery wax rubs right on for an ultra clean and
    level coating and is even performs well for your metal shell snares
    Also works well on Unfinished sometimes raised or open grain edges as well without the "caking" some Gretsch
    owners may be unhappily familiar with when waxing a 50's or 60's edge.
 

** A good bearing edge is the fundamental core of shell and head contact resulting in your drums voice
    A quality drum should have good edges which Lay flat on a level surface
    If you're dissatisfied with the sound of a drum or thinking it could, should or had sounded better, get a
    good drum technician to have a look at the bearing edges  as even a small edge service fee is minimal investment for
    yielding better sound. drop me a note if you need service and I will point you in the direction of someone local to
    your area