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From vintagemore2000

And from the last two testimonials, this is what I am trying to prove, to get a wide opinion level, and your right being the largest doesn't make you best, but being the most widely used does mean you are the most popular!! Even though That is Not what this POLL IS ABOUT, there is no such thing as best!!! I own remo, ludwig, aquarian. and attack which are great heads also!but remo are the one's I use the most which means nothing!!

Don't get me wrong, I used to use Remo all the time. Then the quality started to go downhill and fast. So I started trying other heads. Evans weren't much better than Remo I found and nobody around here carried a large selection of them. Then I went into a new shop that opened up that carried Ludwig and Aquarian heads. I started using Ludwig heads on one of my vintage kits for the look, then found out they sounded good too, but after a while the demand wasn't there at the shop so they stopped carrying them. They can still order them, but they aren't carrying them in the shop anymore. So I tried some Aquarians. I tell you I was impressed! They tuned up easier than any head I've ever put on my drums (including the Ludwig heads) and they stayed there. Also they seem to hold up better than any other head I've used AND the selection of different heads is just as wide-ranging as Remo. Nothing woke up my bass drum like their Superkick/Regulator combo of heads. The other thing I noticed about Aquarian heads is that they are warmer sounding heads than the equivalent Remo head. I can't explain why but a regular Aquarian Texture coated head is warmer sounding than a coated Ambassador head, and they are similar heads of similar thickness (10mil).

So this is why I switched. Like I said Remo may be the biggest, but Aquarian is the best. BTW, they are gaining in popularity.......maybe someday they will outsell Remo.....

Posted on 14 years ago
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Ok there's only been 21 votes!!!, looks like remo's going to take this one!! So you better vote!!!!ViolinViolin

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#22
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I'm still thinking that at the last moment Columbia will come up from behind and steal the Grand Prize! Car Driving2

What exactly is the Grand Prize?

Posted on 14 years ago
#23
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That would be to Cool1!!! The grand prize is a , hey who said anything about a prize??!!! CryBabyCryBaby

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#24
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It's a fix! I call foul. You guys know payola is still illegal, doncha?! REMO as the top maker??? Whodathunkit...

Posted on 14 years ago
#25
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I'm liking the Evans Genera Dry I put on my Rogers SuperTen. I wanted to harness some of the ring without going to a heavier head. Funny thing was that while I play it at first, I was thinking "man, this is dull...shoulda kept the Ambassador on" but having another drummer play and listen for out front, I am very happy!!

Heads are one of the best parts of drumming beacuse of the options you have!

Posted on 14 years ago
#26
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I would have to say, overall, Evans.

Posted on 14 years ago
#27
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I generally use Remo, simply because I play Recording Customs and they seem to have been designed for clear Pinstripe batters. Getting a great sound with those on top and clear Diplomat bottoms is so easy, even a caveman can do it.

I use coated Emperors on both my snares: Yamaha 5.5 Oak Custom and 1979 Ludwig 5.5 Supraphonic.

I experimented with a complete set of Evans batters once. Wasn't bad, but it took a lot more tweaking.

I have played Evans on others' drums and they sounded great. I've also had good results with Attack.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 14 years ago
#28
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Evans all the way for me Excited

Posted on 14 years ago
#29
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I've used Evans for over 20 years (I think it's been that long). Coated snare (forgot which one - G2 coated batter with 300 Hazy snare side); Clear Hydraulic batter; G2's on the reso side; EQ3 on the kick batter and I can't remember what's on the front (EQ1 reso - just moved them away from the wall). Used to use Remo black dots, many, many, many years ago (icky). I also remember having a mirror dot on my first kick drum. Who made those? :2Cents:

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 14 years ago
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