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Clear Ambassadors or Diplomats seem to consistently work well for the bottom heads on toms, and likely suspects for the top heads include Evans EC2, coated Ambassadors or Emperors, or Remo Pinstripes if you want fewer overtones. Generally, the heavier (multi-ply) heads tend to sustain less and last longer.
- What drum heads are the best?
- Are coated drum heads better than clear?
- Are rev or Evans drum heads better?
- Which drums should be tuned before a recording session?
What drum heads are the best?
The Best Drum Heads for Snares, Toms, and Bass Drums—Our Pick
- Remo Emperor X Coated Snare Drum Head. ...
- Evans EC Reverse Dot Snare Drum Head. ...
- Remo Ambassador Coated. ...
- Remo Pinstripe Clear Drum Heads. ...
- Aquarian Drum Heads TCFX14 Coated Focus-X. ...
- Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head. ...
- Remo Powerstroke P3 Clear Bass Drumhead.
Are coated drum heads better than clear?
Coated and Clear Heads
Coated heads are great for snare drums and critical if you play with brushes. ... Coated heads on toms tend to make the drums a bit warmer, while clear tom heads will give you more attack. The same goes for your kick drum.
Are rev or Evans drum heads better?
So, between Remo and Evans, which company's drum heads are better, or more importantly, will suit your needs better? In a nutshell, Remo drum heads sound warmer, fuller and more 'open', while Evans heads tend to produce a more controlled sound (some people find it 'plasticky').
Which drums should be tuned before a recording session?
That being said, tune your drumheads. The snare drum is going to be the most important to get right, since it's usually the most prominent instrument on a record. You also want to double check that your tom toms sound good, with a low-end girth that won't muddy up your final track.
