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Just a note to the forum in general: it is really important to define the "sound" your are looking for when asking a question like this and to define the type of "sound" you are suggesting when offering up a head combination or tuning tip. Otherwise, much of this is meaningless. For example, I am assuming with those drums (beautiful by the way!!!!) that you are looking to produce a deep, resonant rock sound with some manner of sustain. For all we know, an offered suggestion may have come from somone who only plays in a piano trio with a Gretsch bop kit and he tunes his kit to the upper limit of it's tuning range. That is a great suggestion for him but it may not be idiomatic for you.

Not wanting to disrespect anyone, but I would just like to suggest that we start adding a line such as "if you are looking for a __________ sound, then I would suggest ____________ and here is why."

My suggestion is that you probably cannot go wrong with a single ply clear head on the reso such as a Remo Ambassador or Evans G1. You can get most anything out of that. After that, just pick one of your mid size toms and try a few different batter options. For a general rock sound, a two ply head always works but you may find a better fit for you. Coated heads reduce sustain and darken the tone. Clear heads brighten up a bit, have a bit more attack and tend to sound a little "wetter". Both are great but produce different results. When one is using drums this big and heavy, odds are you are not really looking for a standard single ply head but who knows? If you want a more controlled sound you could try Pinstripes or Evans EC series. Lastly, while I am not a fan personnaly, guys like Purdie and Superclassic know their stuff so a silver dot might be in order. I just find those heads to heave a really plastic sound and feel. I haven't spent much time with them tough so I have not given them due dilligence.

My suggestion is get one mid size drum sounding the way you like and then deal with the rest. It would be a drag to spend a couple hundred bucks on heads just to find you don't like the result. Good luck to you and nice score!

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Just a note to the forum in general: it is really important to define the "sound" your are looking for when asking a question like this and to define the type of "sound" you are suggesting when offering up a head combination or tuning tip. Otherwise, much of this is meaningless. For example, I am assuming with those drums (beautiful by the way!!!!) that you are looking to produce a deep, resonant rock sound with some manner of sustain. For all we know, an offered suggestion may have come from somone who only plays in a piano trio with a Gretsch bop kit and he tunes his kit to the upper limit of it's tuning range. That is a great suggestion for him but it may not be idiomatic for you. Not wanting to disrespect anyone, but I would just like to suggest that we start adding a line such as "if you are looking for a __________ sound, then I would suggest ____________ and here is why."My suggestion is that you probably cannot go wrong with a single ply clear head on the reso such as a Remo Ambassador or Evans G1. You can get most anything out of that. After that, just pick one of your mid size toms and try a few different batter options. For a general rock sound, a two ply head always works but you may find a better fit for you. Coated heads reduce sustain and darken the tone. Clear heads brighten up a bit, have a bit more attack and tend to sound a little "wetter". Both are great but produce different results. When one is using drums this big and heavy, odds are you are not really looking for a standard single ply head but who knows? If you want a more controlled sound you could try Pinstripes or Evans EC series. Lastly, while I am not a fan personnaly, guys like Purdie and Superclassic know their stuff so a silver dot might be in order. I just find those heads to heave a really plastic sound and feel. I haven't spent much time with them tough so I have not given them due dilligence. My suggestion is get one mid size drum sounding the way you like and then deal with the rest. It would be a drag to spend a couple hundred bucks on heads just to find you don't like the result. Good luck to you and nice score!

Yes, I agree with your comments on "what sound are you looking for". Here it is; I am going to use these in my drum cave, not miced. Playing R&B and classic rock. Old stuff, some Zepplin, Purple, Trower, Humble Pie, yea the old stuff. Heck, I like Segar, Nugent, AC/DC, Clappton, Alman Bros, CCR and I`ll even do some Hank JR. I have a great time refurbing and tuning/ playing the old tubs. And I really enjoy chating with all of you about this. But, you know, when ya get the old tubs "all tweeked in" and play them, they speak to me with their own unique voices! I get "goose bumps" sometims. I know, weird huh. Thanks for all the info, I will keep you all up to date with these. Tommy

Posted on 12 years ago
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