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Gretsch RB, what heads are you using?

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From Hulakatt

I need to buy heads for my rb kit and wanted to know what kind of heads people like with them. Getting a lot of modern style heads on and off is a tight fit and I'd like something that goes on and off a little easier.I'm never going to be blasting on this kit at any kind of volume but I do enjoy playing a wide range from jazz and bop to surf and hip hop.I have Vintage Emperors on my Slingerland kit and love them but I'd like to try something different, maybe something a bit more low volume.The Evans Calftones look interesting but I'm not sure about them.

It depends on whether the finish is natural wood or a pearl covering. The extra ply of plastic makes it tough to fit heads. Ive had some luck with natural skin heads. Either Kentville or Bovid are great companies.

Posted on 4 years ago
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Remo Ambassador coated white....the best sounding heads on the planet.

Posted on 4 years ago
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From Hulakatt

I need to buy heads for my rb kit and wanted to know what kind of heads people like with them. Getting a lot of modern style heads on and off is a tight fit and I'd like something that goes on and off a little easier.I'm never going to be blasting on this kit at any kind of volume but I do enjoy playing a wide range from jazz and bop to surf and hip hop.I have Vintage Emperors on my Slingerland kit and love them but I'd like to try something different, maybe something a bit more low volume.The Evans Calftones look interesting but I'm not sure about them.

For years, Charlie Watts has used black dot on top.

Posted on 4 years ago
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After cleanup and restoration of my RB silver glass '63 (given by a dear friend years ago) I couldn't fit my usual coated Ambassadors. I think they were somewhat new at the time, and I tried the Aquarian American Vintage, and loved them. Warm, round tone and great with brushes.

Mike B

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