Saturday, March 31, 2012

Evans G Plus Clear Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans G Plus Clear Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans G Plus Clear Drum Head, 10 Inch Feature

  • 10" drum head with a single ply of 12mil film
  • 20 percent thicker than a standard single-ply drum head
  • Thicker film offers the feel of a single ply head with two-ply durability
  • Increased depth, durability, attack and projection compared to a 10mil head
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
Using an exclusive 12mil film made especially for Evans, the G-Plus delivers the open and warm tone of a traditional single-ply while the added thickness provides increased durability, attack, projection, and a dense and centered pitch that other single-ply heads lack.


Friday, March 30, 2012

Evans Tri-Center Conga, 11 3/4 inch-Drum Head

Evans Tri-Center Conga, 11 3/4 inch-Drum Head Review



Evans Tri-Center Conga, 11 3/4 inch-Drum Head Feature

  • 11.75" extended collar drum head with two plies of 10mil film with a 2.25" patch between
  • Bright, penetrating slap tone with a full, round low-end
  • Etched texture simulates the feel of animal skin while avoiding the problems associated with natural skin heads
  • Tri-Center minimizes overtones and adds weight to the center to enhance the fundamental tone
  • Extended collar design fits congas with larger hoops including LP Giovanni and Extended Hoop models
Tri-Center Conga heads play like the finest animal hides, project over a salsa band, and, unlike skin heads, retain their tuning under diverse weather conditions. With its patented hoop shape and laser-cut collar, the Tri-Center Conga heads even conform to out-of-round drums.


Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Rock (10 inch, 12 inch, 16 inch)

Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Rock (10 inch, 12 inch, 16 inch) Review



Evans G2 Tompack, Coated, Rock (10 inch, 12 inch, 16 inch) Feature

  • Rock Tom Pack (10",12", 16") 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
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.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 6.5mil and an inner 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
  • 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
With a sharp attack and a focused and pronounced low-end, the EMAD2 is a 2-ply version of the popular original. The combination of a 7mil outer ply and 10mil inner ply offer extreme durability,while the two interchangeable damping rings allow the player to adjust sustain and feel. Together, they offer control, low-end, and articulation well suited to heavy rock and double bass.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Evans G1 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans G1 Clear Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans G1 Clear 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 coated 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.


Evans G2 Coated Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans G2 Coated Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans G2 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
  • 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
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.


Monday, March 26, 2012

Evans Power Center Reverse Dot Drum Head, 10 Inch

Evans Power Center Reverse Dot Drum Head, 10 Inch Review



Evans Power Center Reverse Dot Drum Head, 10 Inch Feature

  • 10" white snare drum head made using a single ply of 10mil film
  • The Power Center offers durability and focus in the center via a 5mil patch
  • Unique notches in the 5", 5mil diameter center dot allows it to flex, keeping the head open at the edges
  • The Reverse Dot head moves the dot to the underside, and out of the way for brushes
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The 10mil single-ply Power Center offers durability and focus in the center via a 5mil patch. Unique slots in the 5" diameter dot allow it to flex, keeping the head open at the edges and free to vibrate at any dynamic level. Moved to the underside, the dot is out of the way for brushes.


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans EMAD Onyx 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 genre applications, a true working drummer's choice
  • The Onyx version is the perfect aesthetic and sonic compliment to the Onyx tom heads and Onyx bass resonant
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The EMAD Onyx utilizes a single ply of 10mil black film with an improved EMAD damping ring and a micro-clear coated that produces an extra dark sound while delivering additional punch.


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Evans Resonant Black Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans Resonant Black Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans Resonant Black Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" resonant drum head with a single ply of 7.5mil film
  • Single ply of film without control rings or vents in order to maximize resonance
  • Provides optimal resonance at higher tunings
  • Ideal for jazz and bop
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
A 7mil single-ply with no rings or vents, the Resonant provides a wide-open tone with maximum sustain. Tuned low, it's wide open and cavernous…reminisant of vintage arena rock sounds.


Friday, March 23, 2012

Evans EC2 Clear Drum Head, 8 Inch

Evans EC2 Clear Drum Head, 8 Inch Review



Evans EC2 Clear Drum Head, 8 Inch Feature

  • 8" 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
  • Also available in a coated version with a unique translucent appearance
  • 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.


Evans EMAD System Pack, 22 Inch

Evans EMAD System Pack, 22 Inch Review



Evans EMAD System Pack, 22 Inch Feature

  • Includes 1 qty. 22" EMAD batter bass drum head made using a single ply of 10mil film
  • Also includes 1 qty. 22" REMAD resonant drum head made using a single ply 7.5mil film
  • This head combination has steadily become a consumer favorite and is available in a single box
  • Offered at a reduced price compared to buying the heads individually
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
The emad system pack includes a 22 inches emad clear batter and the redesigned 22 inches emad resonant, which features a new microphone port damping and reinforcement system. this head combination has steadily become a consumer favorite and is now available in a single box at a reduced price.


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Evans EC Snare Drum Head, 13 Inch

Evans EC Snare Drum Head, 13 Inch Review



Evans EC Snare Drum Head, 13 Inch Feature

  • 13" snare batter drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 7mil and an inner ply of 10mil film
  • Edge Control technology pre-EQs the sound, removing troublesome mid-range overtones that muddy the snare drum's sound
  • Also available in single-ply and 2-ply version with a reverse dot
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
A controlled sound but with resonance and sensitivity at all tuning and dynamic ranges, EC Snare head combines two-plies of film (6.5mil external, 10mil internal) with Evan's 'Edge Control' technology to eliminate the mid-range frequencies that muddy up the mix, leaving crisp highs and deep lows.


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Evans Tri-Center Extended Collar Conga Drum Head, 11.00 Inch

Evans Tri-Center Extended Collar Conga Drum Head, 11.00 Inch Review



Evans Tri-Center Extended Collar Conga Drum Head, 11.00 Inch Feature

  • 11" extended collar drum head with two plies of 10mil film with a 2.25" patch between
  • Bright, penetrating slap tone with a full, round low-end
  • Etched texture simulates the feel of animal skin while avoiding the problems associated with natural skin heads
  • Tri-Center minimizes overtones and adds weight to the center to enhance the fundamental tone
  • Extended collar design fits congas with larger hoops including LP Giovanni and Extended Hoop models
Tri-Center Conga heads play like the finest animal hides, project over a salsa band, and, unlike skin heads, retain their tuning under diverse weather conditions. With its patented hoop shape and laser-cut collar, the Tri-Center Conga heads even conform to out-of-round drums.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 12 Inch

Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 12 Inch Review



Evans Hydraulic Blue Drum Head, 12 Inch Feature

  • 12" 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.


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Evans EQ3 Resonant Coated White Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch

Evans EQ3 Resonant Coated White Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Review



Evans EQ3 Resonant Coated White Bass Drum Head, 22 Inch Feature

  • 22" resonant drum head with a single ply of 6.5mil film
  • A fixed, internal overtone control ring is made to be microphone friendly, 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
  • 5" Offset hole for miking
  • Ideal in all places from the studio to the arena
  • Internal overtone control ring helps bring out fundamental tone of the drum
  • Available in Black, Frosted, Smooth White and Coated White
  • Visit www.evansdrumheads for more information
A 7mil resonant head with an offset 5" microphone port and an internal overtone control ring, the EQ3 delivers a warm and punchy sound with a controlled, short decay that's ideal for both live and studio applications. The coated versions deliver additional warmth, focus, and depth.


Evans G Plus Coated White Drum Head, 8 Inch

Evans G Plus Coated White Drum Head, 8 Inch Review



Evans G Plus Coated White Drum Head, 8 Inch Feature

  • 8" drum head with a single ply of 12mil film
  • 20 percent thicker than a standard single-ply drum head
  • Thicker film offers the feel of a single ply head with two-ply durability
  • Increased depth, durability, attack and projection compared to a 10mil head
  • Coated white version enhances the warmth of tone
Using a 12mil film made especially for evans, the g-plus delivers the open and warm tone of a single-ply with the added durability, attack, and projection of a thicker head. on snare, the head produces a definitive crack while maintaining an ambient sound.


Thursday, March 15, 2012

Evans EC Reverse Dot Snare Drum Head, 14 Inch

Evans EC Reverse Dot Snare Drum Head, 14 Inch Review



Evans EC Reverse Dot Snare Drum Head, 14 Inch Feature

  • 14" snare batter drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 7mil and an inner ply of 10mil film
  • Edge Control technology pre-EQs the sound, removing troublesome mid-range overtones that muddy the snare drum's sound
  • The reverse dot is mounted on the underside of the head for extra durability, focus and attack without getting in the way of brushes
  • Also available in a single ply version with the reversed dot and a two-ply version without the reversed dot
  • All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
  • 14" snare batter drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 7mil and an inner ply of 10mil film.
  • "Edge Control" technology pre-EQs the sound, removing troublesome mid-range overtones that muddy the snare drum's sound.
  • The Reverse dot is mounted on the underside of the head and lends to extra durability, focus and attack in the center.
  • Also available in a single ply version with the reversed dot and a two-ply version without the reversed dot.
  • All Evans drumheads are designed,engineered & manufactured in the USA at our New York facility to most stringent quality controls in the industry.
A controlled sound but with resonance and sensitivity at all tuning and dynamic ranges, EC Snare head combines two-plies of film (6.5mil external, 10mil internal) with Evan's 'Edge Control' technology to eliminate the mid-range frequencies that muddy up the mix, leaving crisp highs and deep lows. The reverse dot version lends added durability and accentuated attack without choking the overall sound.