Coated Vs Clear heads

[Xen-]

I switched heads again from coated to clear on toms. The difference is just huge. The drums really have a clearer sound with absolutely no overtones. What is supposed to be the advantage of using coated heads?

[quitou]

Coated heads give more projection than clear heads....at least that is what Dave Weckl said in his "How to Develop your own sound" video.....and if anybody is interested, that's a great video for people who want to learn about head choices, different ways of tuning and micing you drums, as well as how to use a mixing board....

[alencore]

Agree!

Coated are hard to tune in my experience compared to double headed pinstripes of remo.

[Donny Dee]

Clear heads have a wide open "big" sound...Depending on the weight i.e. Diplomat, Ambassador, Emperor the sound varies ... the Ambassador, for instance has a bit brighter sound than the two ply Emperor - Coated heads of the same series have a darker dryer sound. As in all things, is depends on the sound you want to achieve. I personally like the open sond of an Ambassador head or the equal in other drum head companies. :cool:

[morgenthaler]

I believe it is also depends alot on the shell size, thickness, and depth.
I have heard coated heads sounding like clear, and vice versa, depending on the drum!

I don't believe that you can tell on a record if the drummer is using coated or clear heads!

I have spend hours, days, and weeks, long before I started working in a drumstore, trying out all kinds of heads including fiberskyn, renaissance, suede, coated and clear,- in different weight categories like Emperor, Ambassador and Diplomat.
It is well spend money I asure you!

You will get a good picture of how different your drums can sound!!

Have fun!

[blueturnswhite]

i like both personally....i normally use hydros on my toms, just to keep the tones down, but i like to change up to the 2 ply coateds....dont really like remo, too inconsistant, i can get my drums to sound the same every time if i use evans, plus the coating doesnt wear off nearly as fast....i dont know my 2 cents i guess