Members jenksdrummer Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'm curious if anyone has used 2-Ply Heads (such as Evans G2) on both the top and bottom, and what their results were. I'm looking for a low, sustained (with controlled overtones) type of sound, and I figure matched heads would be a step in the right direction - but, with them being 2-ply, I figure that would probably shorten the sustain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vinniewannabe Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'm curious if anyone has used 2-Ply Heads (such as Evans G2) on both the top and bottom, and what their results were.I'm looking for a low, sustained (with controlled overtones) type of sound, and I figure matched heads would be a step in the right direction - but, with them being 2-ply, I figure that would probably shorten the sustain. Of course you can do that, but you will not get much out of your drum as far as tone or projection. I would concentrate on tuning the drum correctly with the (say, G2 or even a Pinstripe-type head). If you want a lower sustained sound, tune the drum at lower register with a regular resonant head. You still want the drum to project. I really believe you can get the sound you want without choking the drum itself with two thick heads on it. I believe Steve Smith use the configuration you are talking about on the Frontiers album...Emperor top and bottom heads. They had a really round sound...no attack. This may be ok if you are mic'ed. If not, your toms will get lost in the mix with the music. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SyntheticTubs Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 I tried it and it was like the 80's all over again.- Short sustain- A lot of focus- Thud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirPsychoBuddha Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well dude, i think i might have some good info for ya. It seems that you have been on a little bit of a tone quest with heads for a while. Well, i was too back in the day. But i found the perfect head for what you are talking about. An aquarian studio-X coated or clear should do the trick. I can tune the head to sound like a single ply coated, and then tune it down to sound very punchy and warm. I never have had a prblem with these heads. If you have any questions about these heads, feel free to send me a PM. Good luck with the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 I like the clear Aquarian Response 2's on floor toms, top and bottom. Lovely. They don't work as well on smaller toms - 12" or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SyntheticTubs Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well dude, i think i might have some good info for ya. It seems that you have been on a little bit of a tone quest with heads for a while. Well, i was too back in the day. But i found the perfect head for what you are talking about. An aquarian studio-X coated or clear should do the trick. I can tune the head to sound like a single ply coated, and then tune it down to sound very punchy and warm. I never have had a prblem with these heads. If you have any questions about these heads, feel free to send me a PM. Good luck with the search. I have studio-x on top of my kit now. I am waiting for the 6/8/10" sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirPsychoBuddha Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have studio-x on top of my kit now. I am waiting for the 6/8/10" sizes. How do you like them so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SyntheticTubs Posted February 16, 2008 Members Share Posted February 16, 2008 How do you like them so far? So far, they have some of the best low end I could get from my floor toms. They are not designed like other heads with that initial bright attack. I want my big toms to sound big and low. Loose-ish tuning accomplishes the type of low end I was getting from the ec-1 coated, but without the dry/papery sound. The response is good, and they don't slaughter the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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