So I needed a new head on my snare - threw an Evans G1 coated (360) and I was frustrated with the sound. I have used them in the past but for some reason it sounded too.....(for lack of better words) too plasticy and too much like a toy. I usually use a coated Remo Ambassador - but had bought a bundle of the Evans and....as it has long been my understanding that they are pretty much the same thing.
Am I losing my mind? Are my ears playing tricks on me?
The G1 are a little brighter sounding than the ambassadors are.
I play all kinds of Drums, Cymbals, Sticks, pedals, stands etc. The only brand of equipment I am loyal to is Remo Drumheads. I have tried Evans in the past and found exactly what you said: They seem plastic-y and paper-y sounding, not full and warm and round like Remo.
i'm not a fan of evans for the same reason. to each his / her own of course, but to me they just don't have what i'm looking for.
Wow - thank you so much for your responses! My pescimistic self expect no responses or telling me Im crazy or its all in my head/ losing my mind etc.
I see there IS something to this.
Not a fan of Evans either.
Stick with Remo!D' Drummer
I think the thickness of the collar has a lot to do with it I ran into same issue I like Ludwig repops
My Evans heads sound fine on my brass and wood shell drums.
The 360 design works well for me.
Sometimes Remo heads sound a bit muted to me.
I've used Evans heads for years and have no complaints about the sound. I generally use the G1 coated heads top/clear bottoms, but have used G2 with excellent results. The 360 heads are the best fitting heads for my drums. Pretty much every Remo head I've used tend to rock back/forth on the bearing edge. Many argue that this is what it should do, as it will form its own collar around the edge as you seat and tension it. Still, I prefer heads that sit flat on the bearing before I tension it. This is just my personal preference. Yes, I started out with Remo, as this was about the only head you could find at local music stores in the late 60's and into the 70's. If this was the only head available, I can make it sound great on my drums!
-Mark
