Evans Genera Dry Batter Snare Head 14 in.

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I have this head on a Pork Pie Big Black Brass Drum, and I must say that it is the best part of my set other than the snare itself. The precision and dryness of the attack sings, but doesn't choke or wind the drum. Its sensitive, but can take a serious beating. Tune it high for ultra precise ghost notes and rolls, or low for a fat "TAK" sound any harder playing musician would love. I refuse to play with anything less. The porting is a must! It allows the snare to play unhindered by dampening while still maintaining the ring perfectly.

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I was looking for a batter head that brought down the sustain and overtones a bit, but this head completely sucked the life out of my drum. I believe that that is the intent of this head design, which is why I rated it 5 stars. I think it was just a poor head choice on my part. So if you're looking for that short, fat, crack with zero ring, this is the head. That's just not the sound I'm going for.

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Oh man, this head rocks. You get this nice, fat, sticky, dry attack/tone without the need for dampers and/or tape. Tune it up and start rockin! I have a Pork Pie Big Brass snare, tuned around medium. I get this awesome snare sound without all the ringing. If ringing is what you want, this head isn't for you. But if you like that studio snare sound - this is it. It's not a choked sound at all... just the attack, snare and depth. Highly recommended.

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This is beyond doubt the only snare head that I will ever use. Once I heard it I wasen't going to use anything else. Pretty much for whatever you're playing, this head can make it sound good. Buy it because it's good and has an awesome price tag.

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This is the perfection of snare heads. I bought a Pearl piccolo, which is an excellent snare, but it wasn't quite doing it for me. I tried about three other Remo heads heads, which all sounded essentially the same; generic, amateurish, boring, and I tried so many tunings, but still really lousy. I threw this on, and without any attempt at tuning, it sounded clean and poppy. I've used that particular head for a year, and I've used Evans heads ever since, and its the best decision I've ever made. I love this, along with the Reverse Dot, which I use for my thicker snare. Have no doubts, buy this head, and you'll have no troubles with your snare again.

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This head is made for drummers that want a very dry sound in their snare sound without that ringy sound. The best part is that the sound you obtain is very natural with a very pleasant tone since there is no need to use a dampening ring, just the head and that's it, perfect sound. The best choice if seeking for a dry sound.

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I got the reverse power dot snare head a while back and it was amazing, i had to replace it and was told that this head was great, and i was sadly mislead, Could Not Hear My Own Ghost Notes! Did not provide me with Power, Pop, and Dynamic Control, This Snare head has taken away my groovy power drumming, im definitely getting the reverse power dot back, If you need a head to provide High Attack with a Brighter Pop, and perfect for playing anywhere from LIGHT Ghostnotes to LOUD Dominance, the Reverse Power Dot is the way to go

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Eh. Not what I was looking for in my second snare.

Comments about Evans Genera Dry Batter Snare Head:

Put this on my 13x6 Ludwig Supralite for the helluvit and was flat-out blown away! Great great choice if you're trying to tame ringing from a metal snare. Tried this head several years ago on a Yamaha Musashi and hated it, but that was on an oak shell...on a metal shell, it could be just what you're looking for. I already loved my Supralite - even with the stock batter head - but it's just a true joy to play now. The Genera Dry is still sensitive and poppy like a typical single-ply head, but the vents and underlay control the ringing to a very large degree, but in a very musical way. It leaves enough sustain to keep it from sounding dead and it still snaps, cracks, and projects like a champ. To top it all off, it seems to soften the feel a bit (probably from getting more air out of the drum quickly through the vents), which is a nice thing to get from a tightly tensioned 13" snare! It honestly sounds like a beautifully recorded snare drum now right out of the gate! This head seems to remove all the bad and leave all the good, which is pretty dang remarkable! I've never been so impressed...and to think I used to hate it...just goes to show it's all about putting the right head on the right drum!

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for this price its a must have item. once you purchase this skin you'll never want to switch brands.

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I bought a really cheap Pacific Drums picalo snare and regretted because i couldn get the sound i wanted out of it. I went to go buy a new snare when my Guitar Center Rep told me about this head. Immediately I fell in love with it. Great dry Pop sound and not muck tuning is needed. I wont use another snare head. Buy this you wont regret it!

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This is one of the most durable snare heads ever to made. This head has a nice fat sound to it, and it last a really long time. I've had this head for a year now and it still sounds great. You can't go wrong with this head.I highly recommend it to any drummer.

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This batter head blew me way! As soon as I put it on my snare i was just in awe at the sound. Little to no overtones yet it still gives the drum sound an character. I couldn't stop talking about it the first week and still go on and on everytime I set my kit up at a gig. This is the best snare head I'v ever played on. Works with the many styles of music I have to play. The only snare head I will purchase from now on.

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I purchased this head and the Hazy 300 for my old Tama 14" steel shell. I was looking for that dry mild tone for a recording session. Out of the box this and the hzy3 tuned up awesome. I only re-tuned once to soften the overtones a tiny bit. This head was designed to be dry and it did not disappoint. Very versatile head when properly tuned. It tooks some licks & got dimpled up a bit. But that's lack of talent not an Evans issue.

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I was looking for a head that didn't require dampening and this one fit the bill.However, I found it difficult to tune at first.It sounded great on my 13x6.5 Pearl Joey Jordenson snare but it was pitted badly after 1 rehearsal & 4 church services and is now in the trash.In over 30 years I've never had a snare head destroyed this quickly and I'm not what you'd consider a heavy hitter.I've used Evans G1 on 14" snare & loved it but in this case I'm going back to Remo.

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I've used just about every head out there in search of that special sound and the search is over. The Genera Dry is the most versatile head I've played; crank it down for a wicked crack or loosen it up for a solid pop. The dry vents eliminate the overring while keeping the body full. I've used it on Maple, Birch, and wood composite shells and it has never disappointed. Never had one pull out at the rim or split and I don't go easy on them. Get it, tune it, play it and love it. Shazam!!

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Great head for specific needs. I would suggest this head if you have a ringy snare. Any material that has a natural ring (bubinga, steel, etc..) that needs control, this is a good head for. I also would suggest this head if you are in a studio situation and need a very controlled snare sound. HOWEVER, if you are looking at heads, and chose this one because its popular, you may be dissapointed. It can and will dry out your drum! For some thats good, others wont like it. Personally, I like a more full and open sounding drum. If you like that too, I would suggest either an Evans ST or Remo Emperor X. Both I feel are more versatile. I give this head 4 stars only because I feel you can achieve a dry sound out of many more versatile heads with muffling by moongel or other means. So I feel like it has a lack of versatility.

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It's very hard to find a great sounding head for my snare . I use a Tama Starclassic Brass Snare . This head is THE BEST BY FAR !!!I cant stand a snare that has a lot of overtones ! Some is good , but not a lot . Tuned right , this head gives me what I need ! I don't know what type of snare you use but , if its any type of metal snare , THIS IS THE BEST HEAD TO USE !!! You will not be disappointed !!!

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This head was quick to tune. Feels good with brushes and sounds solid.