Magnificant Snare Batter
I have been searching for the right head for my Snare drum forever, but now I have found my dream head. I love the stick definition and feel of a single ply head, but without the Ringy overtones that come with it. This head was just what I was looking for. It is good tuned tight, or lower, extrememly versatile.
This head is fairly durable, but if your a hard hitter, you might want to purchase the Clear Dot on top, it adds durability and doesnt change the sound at all (from what I can hear.).
Overall, this is a great drum head, in the studio, OR in a live situation, which is a mighty fine cracker in MY book.
As for Toms-
Some people like this head on theyre toms, but they sound horrible to me. I can understand if someone wants to cut out overtones, then I would recomend Remo Pinstripes, or using Muffling rings, or E-rings on your tom you stop ringing. On toms this head sounds like a muddy dead fish being thrown into a plastic barrel, so unless thats the sound you want, this isnt the head for you. I prefer my Toms to be a little more lively, but not as open as Ambassadors, so I use Emperor batter heads, with Ambassador Resonant heads.
As a bass drum head, this head is great. It gives a low end rumble, while eliminating any overtones, or extensive Resonance. The Remo Falam Slam patch adds a bit more attack and a little bit of a "clicking" sound to your kick. If you use this patch, you shouldnt use a Ball shaped beater, as it will not make a very good sound. I dont have any Experience with the Powerstroke 3 Ebony Kick Reso, but im sure it works as great as the Batter.
So in conclusion, this head is great on Snare drum
batters (top heads) , and kick drums (Top and bottom)
Reviewed by Drumma Bobby? on 6/28/2007 who plays Jazz, Blues, Rock, funk.
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