Dented heads?

rcb4t2 · 13th December 2011

Hey all - so I'm (finally) putting some fresh coated ambassadors on the toms from my rec. custom kit I picked up some months back. On the 12" mid-tom, the batter head has got what looks like a dent in it. Not a stick mark, but a subtle dished-out section about the size of a quarter, a little off-center.

I may have pushed down too hard on it while seating?

Should I see if it'll flatten out or do I need a new head? It doesn't sound so great right now - kind of papery buzzy sound like it's tuned too low. It is tuned fairly low but not to the point where I'd expect this sound. I don't see any wrinkles, just the dent.

Thanks!

Gamelan · 13th December 2011

Get a new head. Or, if you want to try it, you can remove the dent with heat from a hair dryer. But, it won't sound as good as a new head.

rcb4t2 · 14th December 2011

Hey man thanks for the reply - well one way or another it worked itself out sitting overnight. Life goes on!

Rolf Fiesel · 20th December 2011

yes a new head is your best bet

13th December 2011	#1
rcb4t2 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,798 Thread Starter	Dented heads? Hey all - so I'm (finally) putting some fresh coated ambassadors on the toms from my rec. custom kit I picked up some months back. On the 12" mid-tom, the batter head has got what looks like a dent in it. Not a stick mark, but a subtle dished-out section about the size of a quarter, a little off-center. I may have pushed down too hard on it while seating? Should I see if it'll flatten out or do I need a new head? It doesn't sound so great right now - kind of papery buzzy sound like it's tuned too low. It is tuned fairly low but not to the point where I'd expect this sound. I don't see any wrinkles, just the dent. Thanks!

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13th December 2011	#2
Gamelan Gear addict Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 390	Get a new head. Or, if you want to try it, you can remove the dent with heat from a hair dryer. But, it won't sound as good as a new head.

14th December 2011	#3
rcb4t2 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,798 Thread Starter	Hey man thanks for the reply - well one way or another it worked itself out sitting overnight. Life goes on!

20th December 2011	#4
Rolf Fiesel Gear nut Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Newmarket Posts: 137	yes a new head is your best bet