Members fusionfunk Posted March 10, 2009 Members Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've been wanting to try a Remo Black Suede Ambassador as a snare batter, for some time now, but no one seems to stock them. Any body out there try them yet? If so, whats your opinion of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted March 10, 2009 Members Share Posted March 10, 2009 If you're good at tuning, there's a 50% chance you'll like it. I like the sound of the suedes, but playing them makes them look a little shabby - every hit is like drawing a dot on it with a black crayon. So, it's really good to figure out where you hit your drum heads the most. They're dark,warm, a little dry, and full of interesting overtones. It'll give your snare a deeper, subdued, smokey taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted March 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks for the info. I'm having a hell of a time finding one to try. None of the stores in my area have it, and I hate ordering it online. The last time I ordered a head online, it came all jacked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted March 10, 2009 Members Share Posted March 10, 2009 "don't you step on my black suede drumhead" ...oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted March 10, 2009 Members Share Posted March 10, 2009 I just had my mom and pop order them for me. Had to wait for it, but I think they're in mass production now, instead of small batch, seeing as they're gaining popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdwhitak Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 GC stocks them. They're alright. I tried the Emperer version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 While you're out buying new heads, check out the new Evans black heads, I forget the name but, they're pretty darn good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TwistedZ Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 While you're out buying new heads, check out the new Evans black heads, I forget the name but, they're pretty darn good... Onyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TwistedZ Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 I just recently put the black suede emperors over coated ambassadors on my 13 & 16 toms and I really like this combo so far. With a half a moongel on each tom at the edge right over the remo logo, gives them a very warm tone and an even flat sustain while retaining a fair amount of attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted March 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 GC stocks them. They're alright. I tried the Emperer version. The GC by me only stocks the Emperor, and I want an Ambassador. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted March 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 While you're out buying new heads, check out the new Evans black heads, I forget the name but, they're pretty darn good... I'm not a big Evans fan, Box. I've tried a lot of their heads over the years, and was never quite satisfied. Ditto for Aquarian. I think I'll stick to Remo. I've been using Remo for most of my 46 years worth of playing, and they served me well, except for a period in the 90's when their quality control just sucked. So, for about 8 years, I went on a head testing rampage, and after all that time and money, came right back to Remo. They just work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 To me they sound kind of like a really warm calfskin head with a thin sheet of paper glued on top. They have a warm tone with a really flat attack, but then there's this really papery bright sound on top of it. Very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members play music good Posted March 11, 2009 Members Share Posted March 11, 2009 Onyx I tried those out the last time I was at guitar center. they sounded pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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