Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 10 Inch Feature

  • 10" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of film to suppress unwanted overtones
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll
  • Also available in a glass (clear) and a black version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Hydraulics feature two plies that sandwich a thin layer of oil and give the fat, deep, and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll. The oil decreases sustain and enhances attack and low-end. Additionally, Hydraulics are famously easy to tune...making them a perfect fix for troublesome drums and younger players looking for instant sound.


Monday, January 30, 2012

Evans Genera HD Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Genera HD Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Genera HD Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" white snare drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 5mil and an inner ply of 7.5mil film
  • 2mil overtone control ring on the underside that "floats" with the head, eliminating excessive overtones and controlling sustain
  • This two ply head cuts through the mix live, yet is ideal for the studio
  • Also available in a dry version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The Genera HD yeilds an aggressive rimshot and balanced response. This durable two-ply head (7.5mil external, 5mil internal) with 2mil overtone control ring barks live, yet is ideal for the studio.


Evans Genera G2 Coated Drum Head - 16 Inch

Evans Genera G2 Coated Drum Head - 16 Inch Review



Evans Genera G2 Coated Drum Head - 16 Inch Feature

  • 16" drum head made using two plies of 7mil film
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • Very versatile head for all music genre applications, a true working drummer's choice
  • Coated to deliver additional warmth, focus, and depth, plus a unique translucent appearance
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
  • Double ply (2 x 7 mil) provides extra durability
  • Perfect blend of depth, sustain, and attack
  • Makes rack toms sing and floor toms growl
  • Also available in clear
A perfect blend of depth, sustain, and attack…the G2 is a two-ply head (7mil each) featuring extraordinary consistency and durability. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for the working drummer who switches between styles. It makes rack toms sing and floor toms growl. The coated version delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth.


Saturday, January 28, 2012

Evans G1 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans G1 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans G1 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" drum head made using a single ply of 10 mil film
  • A single ply offers an open and expressive sound
  • Very versatile head for all music genre applications, a true working drummer's choice
  • Coated to deliver additional warmth, focus, and depth.
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The G1 blends warmth, sustain, and sensitivity. This 10mil single-ply sets the standard for an open and expressive sound. Tuned low, it produces a cavernous rumble that emphasizes the natural sound of the shell. The coated version delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth.


Evans EMAD Clear Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch

Evans EMAD Clear Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch Review



Evans EMAD Clear Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" drum head made using a single ply of 10mil film
  • Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping system allows the player to adjust attack and focus
  • Very versatile head for all music genres; a true working drummer's choice
  • Also available in a coated version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
  • Evans EMAD Series is the #1 bass drumhead in the world
  • 2 interchangeable foam rings allow damping to be customized
  • Eliminates the need for additional damping
  • Available in single ply, double ply, clear, onyx (matte black) and coated white
  • See evansdrumheads for more information
An ideal balance of punch, power, and low-end...the EMAD is a 10mil 1-ply head that employs an externally mounted adjustable damping system with two interchangeable damping rings that allow the player to adjust attack and focus. It delivers a singular oomph that'll support the fattest of backbeats.


Friday, January 27, 2012

Evans MX1 Black Marching Bass Drum Head, 26 Inch

Evans MX1 Black Marching Bass Drum Head, 26 Inch Review



Evans MX1 Black Marching Bass Drum Head, 26 Inch Feature

  • 26" drum head with a single ply of 10mil film
  • Bright and full tone
  • Unique modular foam arc dampening system is easily manipulated
  • Also available in a white version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The 10mil single-ply MX1 Black Marching Bass head produces a bright tone and is equipped with a unique tone damping system that enhances articulation and focuses low-end. A series of felt damping arcs can be manipulated for indoor or outdoor marching.


Thursday, January 26, 2012

Evans Black Hydraulic Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch

Evans Black Hydraulic Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch Review



Evans Black Hydraulic Bass Drum Head - 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of black film to suppress unwanted overtones
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll
  • Also available in clear (also called glass) and blue versions
  • The only oil-filled drum head on the market
A classic sound, short in sustain. Tension it tight for a real thump or loose and slappy. Two plies sandwich a thin film of oil that supresses unwanted overtones.


Evans Hydraulic Glass Tompack, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch)

Evans Hydraulic Glass Tompack, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch) Review



Evans Hydraulic Glass Tompack, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch) Feature

  • Fusion Tom Pack (10", 12", 14") drum heads with a thin layer of oil between two plies of film to suppress unwanted overtones
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll
  • Also available in blue and black versions
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Hydraulics feature two plies that sandwich a thin layer of oil and give the fat, deep, and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll. The oil decreases sustain and enhances attack and low-end. Additionally, Hydraulics are famously easy to tune...making them a perfect fix for troublesome drums and younger players looking for instant sound.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Evans REMAD Resonant Bass Drum Head, 20 Inch

Evans REMAD Resonant Bass Drum Head, 20 Inch Review



Evans REMAD Resonant Bass Drum Head, 20 Inch Feature

  • 20" resonant drum head made using a single ply 7.5mil film
  • A fixed, internally mounted black plastic control ring holds in place a foam damping ring that controls overtones
  • The 4" offset mic port features a plastic sleeve focuses pitch and enhances the attach while providing protection for the port
  • The perfect resonant head for use with the EMAD series batter heads
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
With accentuated low-end response, the EMAD Resonant is a 7mil Black reso with a fixed internal control ring. It comes with two interchangeable foam rings that install in the 5" offset microphone port and allow the user to manipulate attack, tone, and sustain without the need for internal damping.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Evans ST Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans ST Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans ST Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" snare batter drum head made using two plies of 7.5mil film
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • Delivers all the volume and rind needed
  • The Dry version features small vent holes around the edge that eliminate stray harmonics and tighten the sound
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Packing two layers of 7.5mil film, the ST promotes durability and a full-bandwidth rimshot. It delivers all the volume and ring needed, yet amazingly responds to the flick of a fingernail. The addition of small vents around the perimeter of the dry version eliminate additional overtones and create a more focused sound.


Monday, January 23, 2012

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 13 Inch

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 13 Inch Review



Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 13 Inch Feature

  • 13" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of film to suppress unwanted overtones
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll
  • Also available in a blue and a glass (clear) version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Hydraulics feature two plies that sandwich a thin layer of oil and give the fat, deep, and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll. The oil decreases sustain and enhances attack and low-end. Additionally, Hydraulics are famously easy to tune...making them a perfect fix for troublesome drums and younger players looking for instant sound.


Evans Clear 200 Snare Side Drum Head, 13 Inch

Evans Clear 200 Snare Side Drum Head, 13 Inch Review



Evans Clear 200 Snare Side Drum Head, 13 Inch Feature

  • 13" Clear snare resonant drum head made using a single ply of 2mil film
  • Single ply offers enhanced sensitivity
  • Great for softer dynamics and brushwork
  • Also available in 10", 12", and 13"
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The 2mil Hazy 200 snare side will enhance sensitivity for softer dynamics and brushwork, while reducing sustain for greater articulation.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" white snare drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 5mil and an inner ply of 7.5mil film
  • 2mil overtone control ring on the underside that "floats" with the head, eliminating excessive overtones and controlling sustain
  • One of Evans most popular heads, this single-ply reacts with the fat spread of a double-ply
  • The Dry version features small vent holes around the edge that eliminate stray harmonics and tighten the sound
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
  • 14" white snare drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 5mil and an inner ply of 7.5mil film.
  • 2mil overtone control ring on the underside that "floats" with the head, eliminating excessive overtones and controlling sustain.
  • This single-ply reacts with the fat spread of a double-ply
  • The Dry version features small vent holes around the edge that eliminate stray harmonics and tighten the sound.
  • All Evans drumheads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA at our New York facility to the most stringent quality controls
The Genera HD yeilds an aggressive rimshot and balanced response. This durable two-ply head (7.5mil external, 5mil internal) with 2mil overtone control ring barks live, yet is ideal for the studio. The addition of small vents around the perimeter of the dry version eliminate additional overtones and create a more focused sound.


Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" drum head made using two plies of 7mil film
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • Exclusive Sound Shaping Technology (SST) provides the ideal amount of dampening tailored for each individually sized drum head
  • Unique translucent coating delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Evans improved EC2 drumheads contain Evans' exclusive and patented Sound Shaping Technology (SST). Sound Shaping Technology allows the drumheads to be fully optimized for each individual size by varying the thickness and density of the damping material, ensuring greatly improved performance and tone across the entire kit. Unlike other heads that lack SST, Evans EC2s contain the ability to balance attack and tone for each size. The result is a drumhead series fine-tuned for attack, tone, length of sustain, and ease of tuning. Packed with a more balanced and pre-EQ'd sound across the full kit, the Evans EC2 with SST will make your toms sound better than you ever thought possible.


Saturday, January 21, 2012

Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 12 Inch

Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 12 Inch Review



Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 12 Inch Feature

  • 12" drum head made using two plies of 7mil film
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • Exclusive Sound Shaping Technology (SST) provides the ideal amount of dampening tailored for each individually sized drum head
  • Unique translucent coating delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Evans improved EC2 drumheads contain Evans' exclusive and patented Sound Shaping Technology (SST). Sound Shaping Technology allows the drumheads to be fully optimized for each individual size by varying the thickness and density of the damping material, ensuring greatly improved performance and tone across the entire kit. Unlike other heads that lack SST, Evans EC2s contain the ability to balance attack and tone for each size. The result is a drumhead series fine-tuned for attack, tone, length of sustain, and ease of tuning. Packed with a more balanced and pre-EQ'd sound across the full kit, the Evans EC2 with SST will make your toms sound better than you ever thought possible.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Evans Onyx Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Onyx Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Onyx Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" drum head made using two plies of 7.5mil film
  • Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A frost coating gives the Onyx heads a matte black appearance and increases low-end response and attack
  • The Onyx tom heads are the perfect aesthetic and sonic compliment to the Onyx bass heads and Onyx bass resonant
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The Onyx tom heads are designed with two plies of 7.5 mil film that will deliver enhanced durability while making the drums cut live. A micro-clear coating gives the Onyx heads a matte black appearance, produces more low-end and a punchier attack.


Evans ONYX Resonant Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans ONYX Resonant Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans ONYX Resonant Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" resonant drum head made using a single ply of 7mil film coated with a frost matte coating
  • A fixed, internal overtone control ring is made for every microphone situation, from the studio to arena
  • The 5" offset mic port features a plastic sleeve focuses pitch and enhances the attach while providing protection for the port
  • Available in a frosted, onyx, smooth white and coated white version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
One ply of 7.5 mil black film with a micro-clear matte coating, an internal control ring, and a 5" offset mic port give the Onyx Resonant a short sustain with a dark sound.