Fav heads for live gigs?

radskrimz · 25th September 2009

My heads need replacing and I'm going for med-high attack and good resonance so I'm torn between Aquarian Response II's and Remo Clear Emperor's for my 13" and 18" toms.
On my snare I'm using Evans G2's that came with the snare but it's about time to replace it and I'd like to try something else.

What are your fav tom and snare heads for live gigs?

Dr. Mordo · 25th September 2009

I like single ply heads live because they are substantially louder and have a more open sound.

I like Aquarian heads because they have a slightly more focused sound than Remo or Evans and because they tune up easier and hold their tune better.

So I'd say Aquarian Texture Coated, or my personal choice which is a Aquarian Modern Vintage Medium. The MVM has a thicker coating so it's more controlled than the MVT or an Ambassador, but still louder than any double ply head.

Chunkaway · 25th September 2009

Not a fan of Aquarians, so I'd suggest Emperors. The only thing about Emperors is that they need a little more "nudging" to open up than the Ambassadors. Of course the trade off is they last longer, generally speaking.

What kind of drums are we talking about?

radskrimz · 25th September 2009

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What kind of drums are we talking about?

Tama Swingstar, of the more recent make :/ I want to trade it in or sell it but the wraps are warped so idk how much it affect it's value.
My snare is a Tama Artwood.

twilight · 9th October 2009

I don't know what music you are playing, but I have tested a lot of skins and for rock drumming I always come back to Remo Clear Emperors and a Remo Emperor X on the snare drum.

You really gotta try out a Emperor X on the snare drum, makes every snare sound rock, even my cheap Pearl Export Snare drum

AKCSTUDIO · 9th October 2009

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Originally Posted by twilight

I don't know what music you are playing, but I have tested a lot of skins and for rock drumming I always come back to Remo Clear Emperors and a Remo Emperor X on the snare drum.

You really gotta try out a Emperor X on the snare drum, makes every snare sound rock, even my cheap Pearl Export Snare drum

Ditto ditto ditto

Curtis Franklin · 9th October 2009

As you can see everyone has wildly different tastes. These are based on their technique and their specific drums.

I prefer Evans G2, coated for a dark sound and clear for a modern rock sound.

Try something that is within your budget out. With proper tuning you can make anything sound decent until they wear out and you try something else.

Animal2612 · 23rd November 2011

uncoated Ec2's on toms. Coated g1 on snare. Aquairian super kick 2 on kick. Awesome combo!.

25th September 2009	#1
radskrimz Gear interested Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Thread Starter	Fav heads for live gigs? My heads need replacing and I'm going for med-high attack and good resonance so I'm torn between Aquarian Response II's and Remo Clear Emperor's for my 13" and 18" toms. On my snare I'm using Evans G2's that came with the snare but it's about time to replace it and I'd like to try something else. What are your fav tom and snare heads for live gigs?

25th September 2009	#2
Dr. Mordo Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 766	I like single ply heads live because they are substantially louder and have a more open sound. I like Aquarian heads because they have a slightly more focused sound than Remo or Evans and because they tune up easier and hold their tune better. So I'd say Aquarian Texture Coated, or my personal choice which is a Aquarian Modern Vintage Medium. The MVM has a thicker coating so it's more controlled than the MVT or an Ambassador, but still louder than any double ply head. __________________ The 23rd Century

9th October 2009	#5
twilight Gear nut Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 103	I don't know what music you are playing, but I have tested a lot of skins and for rock drumming I always come back to Remo Clear Emperors and a Remo Emperor X on the snare drum. You really gotta try out a Emperor X on the snare drum, makes every snare sound rock, even my cheap Pearl Export Snare drum __________________ m. chan: And I don't use auto-tune, that's why alot of my music dosent have vocals.

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Curtis Franklin Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 579	As you can see everyone has wildly different tastes. These are based on their technique and their specific drums. I prefer Evans G2, coated for a dark sound and clear for a modern rock sound. Try something that is within your budget out. With proper tuning you can make anything sound decent until they wear out and you try something else. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Curtis Franklin - Owner www.phantom48.com - proudly sells: Antares, Blackout Effectors, Brainworx, Flux, Hosa, iZoptope, On-Stage, Presonus, Softube, Sonnox, SoundToys, SPL, Suhr, TC Electronic, Waves, and more. A better deal is only a pm away.

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25th September 2009	#3
Chunkaway Gear nut Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 87	Not a fan of Aquarians, so I'd suggest Emperors. The only thing about Emperors is that they need a little more "nudging" to open up than the Ambassadors. Of course the trade off is they last longer, generally speaking. What kind of drums are we talking about?

23rd November 2011	#8
Animal2612 Gear Head Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 56	uncoated Ec2's on toms. Coated g1 on snare. Aquairian super kick 2 on kick. Awesome combo!.

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