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whats the best heads for fiberglass shell pearls

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i,m trying to get the vintage 76 pearl fiberglass shell drums tuned and all they do is ring resonate the heads on their now are old i installed them back in 1988 but they only got played till 1990 then they were put up untill now so thats 20 plus years they look nice and the bottoms are 1976 original remo,s and the tops on all toms and snare are remo pinstripes i was told replace everything tops and bottoms ?? what to get ?? 2 ply ,coated snare or new pinstrpes

Posted on 10 years ago
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what sound are you going for ? Which drummer sound wise do you like?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Told by who? If the heads are in good condition, why change them?

Did you like the way the Pinstripes sounded? If so, leave them on or just get new Pinstripes.

-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
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Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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center dots, or my preference 2 ply oil skins they make up for no resonant head ,they really work well on bottom less heads....

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
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Posted on 10 years ago
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I have used FG drums for 30 years.

Pinstripes are good for FG.

So are EC2's by Evans.

Also Clear or coated emperors by Remo.

These thicker heads for a thick "70's" rock sound. Fat and wet.

Clear or coated ambassadors on the bottom.

My suggestion is: If the original heads are not dented? Use them.

Tune em up.

Too much ring? Put a "Ritchie ring around the edge.

Cut out of a drum head. Start with a 1" wide ring and cut it down to add ring back. Fold it in half and cut the half circle. Easier.

FG drums are so loud that a "Ritchie ring" won't kill it.

Remember, live onstage with no mikes,........audience will not here that extra resonance.

They will sound good out front.

Good luck.........heads are expensive...pinstripes can last a long time.

sa

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Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 10 years ago
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Bottom heads are in tact ?.. Then no need for change.. For the tops, i would recommend Remo CS Black Dot heads, and i'll explain why.. Pinstriped resonate less and are thicker ply than ambassadors or emperors.. Fiberglass shells will resonate more and are louder than wood shells, just like a set of acrylic drums.. The black dots will control unwanted overtones while maintaining enough resonance for the drums to "sing".. Pinstripes won't so much..I usually associated Pinstripes with the Power toms of the 80's which worked great for that type of depth..

I think this would be the best choice of heads for fiberglass shells, but then again this is just my opinion.. However, i do have experience as a drum tech in studio and in a live setting, and i have attained this experience in the last 23 years..

On the plus side, aesthetically they'll look cool, and fit the 70's early 80's vibe of your kit.. Hope this helps you out..

Posted on 10 years ago
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