Birch Kits

Nu-tra · 4th February 2007

I have a sonar birch kit I haven't recorded in about 6 years. I was using a custom maple kit but no longer have access to it. I love coated ambassadors on my toms but for some reason they didn't sound right with the kit. I was missing the attack/punch/ volume. My edges are all redone but I ended up putting clear emperors on the toms for them to come to life. Is this normal? I am an ok drummer mainly a guitarist and engineer.

drumzealot · 26th February 2007

What edge profile is on the toms now?

About 6 months ago I acquired a Birch Custom Absolute set and have been changing the toms out during sessions. I normally use the older Maple Customs (much thicker shells). This allows me to A/B the toms while controlling for other factors (the song, mics, preamps, room, etc). The MCs seem to provide a more pronounced attack, but the BCAs provide almost as much attack and the resonance seems to be more pronounced. These toms all have the same edge profile and the thinner (Absolute) are noticabley more resonant. Which says a lot because my MCs are VERY resonant.

chrisso · 26th February 2007

The clear Emperors are a great tom head though (and as classic as an Ambassador).

the scum · 1st March 2007

I've got Renaissance Ambassadors on my Sonorlite kit (and clear Diplomats underneath). They're better than the ol' coated Emperors/Ambassadors, and I really like them. The toms compliment the kick very nicely now.

4th February 2007	#1
Nu-tra Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,270 Thread Starter	Birch Kits I have a sonar birch kit I haven't recorded in about 6 years. I was using a custom maple kit but no longer have access to it. I love coated ambassadors on my toms but for some reason they didn't sound right with the kit. I was missing the attack/punch/ volume. My edges are all redone but I ended up putting clear emperors on the toms for them to come to life. Is this normal? I am an ok drummer mainly a guitarist and engineer.

26th February 2007	#2
drumzealot Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 834	What edge profile is on the toms now? About 6 months ago I acquired a Birch Custom Absolute set and have been changing the toms out during sessions. I normally use the older Maple Customs (much thicker shells). This allows me to A/B the toms while controlling for other factors (the song, mics, preamps, room, etc). The MCs seem to provide a more pronounced attack, but the BCAs provide almost as much attack and the resonance seems to be more pronounced. These toms all have the same edge profile and the thinner (Absolute) are noticabley more resonant. Which says a lot because my MCs are VERY resonant. Last edited by drumzealot; 26th February 2007 at 08:49 PM.. Reason: cuz I can

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chrisso Gear Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 15,355	The clear Emperors are a great tom head though (and as classic as an Ambassador).

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the scum Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 91	I've got Renaissance Ambassadors on my Sonorlite kit (and clear Diplomats underneath). They're better than the ol' coated Emperors/Ambassadors, and I really like them. The toms compliment the kick very nicely now.