What kind of heads...

**thornmachine** · 01-19-2009, 10:02 AM

would deliver a nice warm crack with little overtones? Just wondering

**LagerHead** · 01-19-2009, 10:37 AM

If I understand correctly, you're looking for a dry sound to your head? On my snare I have an Evans Genera HD Dry and that works well for me.

**quikstang2** · 01-19-2009, 11:59 AM

are you talking about snare heads?

**Northern Redneck** · 01-19-2009, 12:01 PM

Coated PS3

**Zeta** · 01-19-2009, 02:45 PM

ummm, i will assume that you mean for your snare because you said crack....so i would say and evans genera dry, or evan genera hd dry. the are dry (obviously) so the sustain is short, and have an overtone ring built in, so there are few overtones. sound good. Or another favorite of mine is the remo weatherking ambassador

**billnolan** · 01-19-2009, 06:21 PM

I use the evans ec2 but just about a week ago I got the new EC reso for the bottom..Tremendous difference in sound, very deep and warm! Try the coated ec2 and these new reso's they are worth it, the new reso has really impressed me

**bassist learning drums** · 01-19-2009, 06:28 PM

I like the Remo Controlled Sound.

**billnolan** · 01-20-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by bassist learning drums

I like the Remo Controlled Sound.

I use that on my snare ,coated verson, best snare head I have tried

**pastor_bob** · 01-20-2009, 12:34 PM

I've got an Evans Genera HD Dry head on my 14X6 Gretsch Catalina maple snare, and IMHO, it is an absolutely awesome sound. Great warm, controlled crack!

**shabutie2113** · 01-20-2009, 12:34 PM

does anyone on here use aquarion heads how do they sound?

**thornmachine** · 01-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks guys I guess I know which way to go.

**crazydrummer** · 01-20-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by shabutie2113

does anyone on here use aquarion heads how do they sound?

I recently changed the skins on my Saturn kit to Aquarian Studio X Clear heads and so far they are OK. They sound a bit too wet for my liking, but have no nasty overtones. Next time around, im going with a coated skin for the toms...cant beat it IMO.

**Mr. Tama** · 01-20-2009, 07:48 PM

Genera Dry head for me! Though go with the HD Genera Dry. I also heard great things about the Controlled Sound Dot from Remo.

**fiacovaz** · 01-20-2009, 08:49 PM

This is always an interesting thread whenever it's posted. The answer always comes back to personal preference as dictated by what you play most of: Rock, Punk, Metal, Jazz etc. There is a thickness of batter head for every situation and, as far as I can tell, not much difference between the Brands as the specs are pretty much the same. What I find lacking in so many responses is that proper tuning of your drum will do a lot more for getting the sound you want. And that means tuning both the reso and batter. Crank the reso and batter to get that solid, dry, hard "Thwack." Tune the reso and batter lower to get that warmer, vintage sound. Keep the reso lower than and the batter tighter for the higher pitched Latin sound. There is no "One way fits all." The only thing any of us can do is to experiment.

**05WideGuy** · 01-25-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by billnolan

I use the evans ec2 but just about a week ago I got the new EC reso for the bottom..Tremendous difference in sound, very deep and warm! Try the coated ec2 and these new reso's they are worth it, the new reso has really impressed me

Bill, Your using the EC2/EC Reso combo on all your toms??? Are you using the coated EC2 batter or clear?

**thornmachine** · 01-27-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by fiacovaz

This is always an interesting thread whenever it's posted. The answer always comes back to personal preference as dictated by what you play most of: Rock, Punk, Metal, Jazz etc. There is a thickness of batter head for every situation and, as far as I can tell, not much difference between the Brands as the specs are pretty much the same. What I find lacking in so many responses is that proper tuning of your drum will do a lot more for getting the sound you want. And that means tuning both the reso and batter. Crank the reso and batter to get that solid, dry, hard "Thwack." Tune the reso and batter lower to get that warmer, vintage sound. Keep the reso lower than and the batter tighter for the higher pitched Latin sound. There is no "One way fits all." The only thing any of us can do is to experiment.

Oh cool, i'll definitely tune my reso down a bit then, I guess and assumed that would happen if I tuned it up and I did.

**Blake N** · 01-31-2009, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by shabutie2113

does anyone on here use aquarion heads how do they sound?

I had used coated Aquarian Response II heads for tom batters. GREAT heads. Coating lasts forever. Great deep tone.

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