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Evans Drumheads: Black Chrome Tom Heads

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With big drum kits comes big responsibility. High toms need to sound punchy and robust, not small and weak. Low toms need to sound articulate and clear, not muddy or muffled. Black Chrome heads have got you covered. The unique design accentuates the mid-to-low-end frequencies that small drums need to sound rich and deep to match the rest of your kit. Precise articulation and tight sustain let your low toms and floor toms sound naturally thunderous, clear and periscope-deep at any tension—no tape, rings or sticky messes required.

On stage and in the studio, Black Chrome heads really come alive. They are the tom microphones' best friends, requiring significantly less EQ'ing and tweaking than similar heads. So you can work less and play more with the deep tom sound you want.

Designed to satisfy the heaviest of hitters, Black Chrome heads restore the mid-to-low-end frequencies that vanish when your tree-trunk sticks deliver crushing blows to your toms. With a 7-mil clear top over a 7.5-mil black bottom, the sleek and unique 2-ply design adds plenty of body and deep tone to support the natural high-frequency attack of high-impact drumming.

The Black Chrome's sexy, black-mirror finish lends serious attitude to your music while its clear top ply keeps any black marks off your drum stick tips, white snare head and cymbals.

The EVANS engineering and design teams were focused on discovering the perfect combination of materials for Black Chrome. They experimented with unique film pairings, custom adhesives and out-of-the-box design concepts to produce a drum head of superior tone and durability.

Power drummers no longer have to choose between great sound and long-lasting durability. The unique Black Chrome design does more than just make your toms sound great—it keeps them sounding great long after the heads have been installed. Custom adhesives unify the durable 7-mil and 7.5-mil films to produce a virtually seamless super material. Plus, exclusive Roll-over Hoop technology provides extra durability at the widest range of tensions.
EVANS Black Chrome Tom Batter Drum Head 12 in.
EVANS Black Chrome Tom Batter Drum Head 12 in.
EVANS Black Chrome Tom Batter Drum Head 12 in.

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  • 2-ply construction: 7-mil optically clear film over 7.5-mil black film
  • Roll-over hoop technology
  • Black, mirror-like appearance

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Available in sizes from 6" to 20"

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4.84

19 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Pleasant Surprise

I have been playing with some Evans Black Onyx heads but i had to put moon gels on them to stop the ringing. the Black Chromes litereally came out the day after I bought the Onyx's. I bought a set and have been hanging on to them while I got my monies worth out of the oynx heads. I finally put on the black chromes this week. I must say that I was a bit skeptical after reading some reviews. I have a DW Collector's Series kit with 10, 12 and 14 inch toms. compared to the mapex birch meridian that I was playing prior with 12, 13 and 16 inch toms, I was kind of wanting a deeper tom sound out of my DW's but wasn't getting it. That is why I decided to give the BC's a shot. They are a thicker head and they do have a deeper tone to them. A couple other things I like about them is that for one, I don't have to put moon gels or dampening rings on my toms now to stop the ringing. the natureal tone that is coming out of my kit now is fantastic. I can't wait to play these things live now. I do have a 16 inch tom ordered for my DW kit that should be here in 2 months and I'll be putting a BC on it also. these things tune up so easy it isn't funny. they look great and I love everything about them. the sound, attack, decay, tubability. I would highly recommend these heads.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Would not buy again- #sweepstakes

Tried using this as a batter snare head and didn't like it.. very durable, but I'll use coated 2 ply from now on - #sweepstakes

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  • Great Drum head

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byHector

    fromConcord, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound quality, easy to tune and looks great on drums

  • Would not buy again- #sweepstakes

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byZack

    fromMcKinney Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Tried using this as a batter snare head and didn't like it.. very durable, but I'll use coated 2 ply from now on - #sweepstakes

  • Drum head

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byGarry

    fromTX - Texas

    Great product good service

  • I will always buy these items

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byVinny

    fromIsanti Mn

    I bought all of this for my gig set

  • Drumhead

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byShawn

    fromWestminster,Md

    I'm a guitar player and just mess around with drums. I replaced a drumhead on my daughter's child size drum set with this and it sounds good to me.

  • I needed a Bass drum head (14") for my 1963 cocktail set

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byUncle Steve

    fromOregon

    I have a 1965 Slingerland cocktail set, and the 14" pinstripe head wasn't producing deep enough tone to be the bass drum sound. The black chrome head sounds deeper and our band leader enjoys the new, deeper tone!

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  • asked byTone

    fromPort Lavaca, Tx

    Can you use the black chrome as a resonant head and a Hydraulic as the batter head?

    Can you use the black chrome as a resonant head and a Hydraulic as the batter head?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m very sorry. I don't understand your question. I think would be a bit too heavy for a resonant head.
  • asked byjanogg

    fromdayton,Oh

    What head do you use on bottoms of the drums?

    What head do you use on bottoms of the drums?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You would use a resonator head, give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can help you match up the heads with a good resonator head.