Variety of EVANS Drumheads

Have you heard of the drumhead manufacturer EVANS?

EVANS is a subsidiary company of instrumental strings and accessories manufacturer D'Addario, who has a long 40-year history. Founder Chick Evans is recognized for producing the world's first synthetic drumhead. They have a large lineup of high-quality products due to the fusion of the traditional manufacturing and the latest technology developed over their long history of 40 years!

This time, I would like to talk to you more about EVANS drumheads!

1. Level 360 Technology

This technology evenly spreads the tension on the drumhead playing surface 360 degrees which gives a perfect fit with the bearing edge!

2. UV-Cured Coating Technology

This patented coating technology by EVANS provides durability that can withstand hard hitting!

3. EMAD System on the dampening ring

With the Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD) System, the detachable dampening ring allows for attack adjustment!

4. Sound Shaping Technology

This technology can produce a balanced sound using a ring that controls the overtones underneath the drumhead!

These four are the major features, but there are many more types of coating (processing) for EVANS drumheads. Here are some of them.

UV Coating

This is one of the major features that I wrote about earlier. It produces a warm attack!

Coated

It has a rough surface and features a bright and cohesive sound!

Calftone

The vintage look is impressive. It produces a classic and warm sound!

Hybrid

It was originally made for marching drums! Heads are woven with two types of fibers.

Next, I'm going to show the lineup of EVANS drumheads!

EVANS / B14UV2

This model is a standard drumhead! Features 2 plies of 7 mil films, has excellent durability and is recommended for rock and metal.

EVANS / B14ECSRD

This drumhead uses an Edge Control ring! With a 2-ply of 6.5 mil + 10 mil films, it also has excellent durability. Made with a reverse dot, the attack is accentuated!

EVANS / TT16HB

The vivid color of this drumhead is so unique! It has oil in between 2 plies of 7 mil + 6.5 mil films, so the sustain is decreased. This model is a must-try for drummers seeking the rock 'n' roll sound! This drumhead from the Hydraulic series also is available in the vivid colors Red, Glass, and Black! Red is quite flashy, isn't it?

EVANS / BD20CT

This drumhead has a vintage look! The old-fashioned design and the modern sound blend well. The 7.5 mil is for a tom and the 12 mil can be used for a bass drum!

EVANS / BD16MX1W

EVANS also produces drumheads for marching band drums! With a bright sound, it can be used for both indoor and outdoor performances.

EVANS / DATK Torque Key

Of course, EVANS also has drum accessories! In addition to the drum keys, they have dampening rings and silent pads as well.

What do you think?
EVANS produces some unique drumheads, so if you're looking for something different, please check these out. In fact, when I showed you how I replaced a drumhead in the previous blog post, I replaced it with an EVANS B14UV2 drumhead! Everyone has different tastes regarding drum sounds. I hope the drumheads that I introduced in this article will suit your tastes...
Let's not give up on looking for your perfect drumhead!

■List of EVANS Drumheads