Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Evans G1 Clear Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans G1 Clear Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans G1 Clear 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
  • Also available in a coated version
  • 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 caverous rumble that emphasizes the natural sound of the shell.


Evans Onyx Drum Head, 8 Inch

Evans Onyx Drum Head, 8 Inch Review



Evans Onyx Drum Head, 8 Inch Feature

  • 8" 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.


Monday, February 27, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 13 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 13 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Blue 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 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.


Sunday, February 26, 2012

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 8 Inch

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 8 Inch Review



Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 8 Inch Feature

  • 8" 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.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans EC2 Coated Drum Head, 10 Inch Feature

  • 10" 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, February 24, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Glass 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 blue 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.


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Evans G1 Coated Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans G1 Coated Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans G1 Coated Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" drum head with a single ply of 10mil film offers a full, wide-open tone
  • Unrestricted single ply resonates freely at a wide range of tunings
  • Very versatile head for all musical genres; a true working drummer's choice
  • Also available in a clear version
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
A straight 10mil 1-ply with a bright sustain and broad tuning range, the G1 is a starting point in traditional bass drum sounds. Tuned in the Bop range, it blends seemlessly with toms and provides subtle reinforcement for the bass line. The coated version delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth.


Evans Onyx Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans Onyx Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans Onyx Drum Head, 10 Inch Feature

  • 10" 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.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 8 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 8 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 8 Inch Feature

  • 8" 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 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.


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Evans Hybrid Coated Snare Batter Drum Head, 13 Inch

Evans Hybrid Coated Snare Batter Drum Head, 13 Inch Review



Evans Hybrid Coated Snare Batter Drum Head, 13 Inch Feature

  • 13" drum head with extreme durability
  • Head construction can withstand even the heaviest of hitters
  • Woven textured surface is an ideal match for brush players seeking maximum articulation
  • Intended for use on drum set snare drums
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
With the durability of its marching counterpart, The Hybrid snare batter head for drum set is made using two unique fibers, one chosen for durability and projection, the other for flexibility and response. It will "give" a little under the stick, allowing for increased expression and snare sensitivity.


Monday, February 20, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" 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.


Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 10 Inch

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 10 Inch Review



Evans Black Hydraulic 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 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.


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 12 Inch

Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 12 Inch Review



Evans Genera HD Dry Drum Head, 12 Inch Feature

  • 12" 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
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 Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 16 Inch

Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 16 Inch Review



Evans Black Hydraulic Drum Head - 16 Inch Feature

  • 16" 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.


Friday, February 17, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Glass Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" 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 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.


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Black Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Black Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Black Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of blue film to suppress unwanted overtones
  • Classic sound with short sustain
  • Durable enough to withstand heavier playing
  • Also available in a blue version
  • The only oil-filled drum head on the market
  • 14" snare batter drum head made using two-plies of thin film with oil sandwiched between.
  • Two-plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll.
  • The coating adds additional warmth, focus and depth.
  • All Evans drumheads are designed,engineered & manufactured in USA at our New York facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
Coated for snare, the two-ply and oil-filled Hydraulic has a short sustain that brings out the fundamental tone of any drum. A blanket cure for troublesome snare drums and reflective rooms.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch)

Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch) Review



Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Fusion (10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch) Feature

  • Fusion Tom Pack (10",12", 14") drum heads 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
  • Fusion Tom Pack (10",12", 14") drum heads made using two-plies of 7mil film
  • Two-plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
  • All Evans drumheads are designed, engineered and manufactured in USA at our New York facility to the most stringent quality controls in industry.
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.