big#44 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hey I got my first set a couple of months ago and I feel I've really progresed well in a short timespan. Anyways, I left the stock heads on the kit and I'm thinking about getting new ones. My question is, When I get new heads do I replace the the ones on the top and bottom?My gut tells me that I should but I'm a cautious person and I wanted to make sure. And also what are some good ones that I could get that sound good but not to expensive? Also if any of you veterans have any tips to help progress my skills further I would greatly appreciate it.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Slow night??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I have a Tama set and I replaced the stock heads with Evans heads. I bought the Hydraulic set that comes with a snare head as well. I love them. The hydraulics are fat sounding and not overly loud and ringy. I only replaced the beater heads (the ones you actually hit with the stick) and left the resonant heads. I did tune them correctly however. I would imagine that replacing both sets of heads would be the best thing to do, but there are TONS of options. I went to evans website and researched all the different heads before I decided on the hydraulics. Go to a music store and see if they have some to try out as well. I'm sure evans, remo and aquarian are all quality drum heads, just depends on the individual person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Originally posted by codeorama I have a Tama set and I replaced the stock heads with Evans heads. I bought the Hydraulic set that comes with a snare head as well. I love them. The hydraulics are fat sounding and not overly loud and ringy. I only replaced the beater heads (the ones you actually hit with the stick) and left the resonant heads. I did tune them correctly however. I would imagine that replacing both sets of heads would be the best thing to do, but there are TONS of options. I went to evans website and researched all the different heads before I decided on the hydraulics. Go to a music store and see if they have some to try out as well. I'm sure evans, remo and aquarian are all quality drum heads, just depends on the individual person. thanks a bunch for the info! Rock On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Drumheads are really a matter of personal taste. Is there a drummer whose drums you like the sound of? Try to figure out what heads he uses. I've always liked thinner coated heads. They resonate more in with a nice warm sound. Pinstripe and powerstroke give you nice response while still giving you that meaty sound that many rock drummers love. Replace the resonant heads about every three times you replace the batter heads, but replace the stock heads ASAP. Use similar heads top and bottom, but go thinner on the bottom heads. (this is conventional wisdom, but I'm sure someone loves the sound of pinstripes on the bottom) Heads make a BIG difference in the sound of your drums. If you ever start playing out, make sure your heads are in good condition, slightly played, and you'll be getting a good sound. If you buy remo or evans heads, you'll know you're getting quality heads, so beyond that be creative. Once these heads wear out, buy different heads next time around, and experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks Ignatius. Just out of curiosity what do you play on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 It really depends. I play on a yamaha recording custom. I put a powerstroke on the front of my bass drum and an ebony pinstripe on the resonant side with an eight inch cutout. I play with a coated pinstripe or emperor on my snare with a clear emporer underneath. Then I put emperor coateds on all my toms with clear ambassadors as the resonant heads. Sometimes I use clear pinstripes on the toms or coated pinstripes depending on the sound I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 Ok. I;ve been looking online at a bunch of different types, mostly REMO. Whats the difference between the pinstripes, and coated, uncoated, powerstroke, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 I've narrowed it down to 2 choices, A REMO pinstripe pack with Emperor X coated snare head and an Evans 5 piece pack. The only reason im hung up is because the REMOs dont come wtih a base head and the EVANS comes with a base head with a little black dampening ring on it. I've read online that the ring causes the head to suck and you cant tune it. Any Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 http://www.remo.com/portal/products/3/8/50/ds_coated.html and http://www.remo.com/portal/products/3/8/49/ds_clear.html are really better than anything I can say. I would point out that packs are not really your best bet on the way to go. I mean, It's going to be around $75 and you want to get exactly what you want. What do you play? If you play rock I'd go with the remo pinstripes, but you should definately look into a coated pinstripe head for your snare. They really crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm sorry to hear that packs arent the way to go because I just got this one http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/search/detail/base_pid/448911/c_lv=1/ (is the base in this pack any good?) I'm still on my first kit so perhaps when I get much more serious about drumming and start gigging I'll upgrade even more. On what style I play it ranges from so much because I've only been drumming for about 2 to 3 months and I'm just trying to absorb and experiment with so many different things. I like to play classic rock type stuff though. (P.S. I'm not one of those punk rockers who worship Travis Barker and beat on the drums as hard and fast as they can. I learn and practice my rudiments and what have you. Just wanted to clear it up.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 That's a pretty good set. I'd say you should go and pick up a pinstripe coated head for your snare in addition to the pack so you can listen to the difference. The other heads are good heads for what you want to do. Maybe you'll like the coated emporer though, it's always a matter of taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 Thanks man I may have to go pick one of those up(never hurts to have an extra head laying around) or at least got to guitar center and try one out. You've been awsome helping dude thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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