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Clarifying re: coated tom heads

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Robyn:
On the recent thread about coated tom heads, you mentioned that you use coated heads on both the batter and reso heads. I'm wondering why this is.  What does a coated head on the reso do for the sound?

Thanks  :)

robyn

Mister Acrolite:

--- Quote from: robyn on July 13, 2009, 11:42 PM ---On the recent thread about coated tom heads, you mentioned that you use coated heads on both the batter and reso heads. I'm wondering why this is.  What does a coated head on the reso do for the sound?

Thanks  :)

robyn

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It's a little warmer, and not quite as bright as a clear bottom head. This used to be the standard setup on drumkits back when I was a kid, and it's a sound I've always liked. It's a great setup to use on a well-built, very resonant drumkit. You can hear samples of these toms here: http://www.keithcronin.com/studio_samples.html

On a lower quality kit (like my beloved Pearl Forums, which I'll probably be selling/giving away soon), I use clear bottom heads, to bring out any brightness the cheaper shell might lack.

I just got a gorgeous set of Yamaha Stage Custom drums, on which I plan to put coated heads on both the tops and bottoms. I'll let you know how that works out...

Robyn:
Thanks much for the info and link!

robyn

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