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Coated Ambassadors vs Coated Emperors? Last viewed: 3 days ago

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I am a novice drummer with a beautiful late 50's Slingerland Kruppa kit with 13 and 16 inch toms. When I got the kit recently I installed coated amb batters and clear amb resos. The drums sound great but I would like to find some heads for the toms that are a little less resonant and ringy and maybe just a little thuddier?? What would the difference sound like if I switched these over to emp's? They are 3 ply shells if that matters? I also thought about maybe trying powerstrokes or something on there but I'm very open to suggestions.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Emporer heads are just a bit thicker than Ambassadors, if you want a muddier sound or more "thud" try using Pinstripes or any type of oil-filled head.

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 13 years ago
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Check out a set of Acquarian Coated Response 2's

Its a coated 2 play head very similar to an Emperor but I feel they are a little thumpier.

Pinstripes are always an option but they always sound a little slappy/plasticy when you hit them to me. However I have only used clear ones, coated ones may remedy that sound. Clear heads do nothing for me in general.

Powerstrokes... great bass head not a fan of them on anything else

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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Evans G2 Coated heads with one moon gel per tom. Boom!

-Adam

Posted on 13 years ago
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My favorite heads right now are the modern coated Vintage Emperors. IMO, they strike an excellent balance between tone, resonance, and heaviness.

Posted on 13 years ago
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I've been using coated Remo Ambassadors for years and every time I've tried something different I alWAYs go back to the coated Ambassadors. Except now I've been using medium Aquarian Modern Vintage heads and I don't think I'll ever go back. Very warm sound but without the muddy/thuddy sound of an Emperor and the coating lasts a long time as well compared to Remos.

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 13 years ago
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I always go for the Emperors just because I want to be consistent with what is usually on the bottom heads and want to be "brand loyal" and all that silliness, but as much as I want to like the sound of the Remo's, I always go to the Evan's hydraulic heads to get that rock and roll thump that I love the "feel" of. I suggest that head choice is a little more complex than just buying new heads and hoping they flip your switch........some times I will even put on an old dented and dirty off brand head I have laying around and I'm surprised that it just feels good. Falling in love with your own sound is a large part of what makes a tune "groove". No love, no groove. New heads won't help you necessarily, try fallin in love with what you already have on those drums. Just a thought.

Happy New Year!

Posted on 13 years ago
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