Heads for classic rock?

[michigan~]

I'm specifically trying to get a Queen / Roger Taylor drum sound.

I've read all the reccomendations for heads, and tried a number of them, but are there any that could help me get this specific sound?

[DuoToneBand]

y would u want to replicate those toms?

[EDAN]

Any drum sound on record has much more to do with the mics, placement, room, compression, producer, engineer, player, effects, mastering and dozens of other things than it does with the actual drums or heads. BUT, go for a double-ply head with tons of duck tape and it might come close!

[funkydrummer]

try the remo ebony heads. they are really flat with a fast decay.

[jonnyc]

Evans Hydralics. God awful IMO but whenever I hear them I think "classic rock".

[sile2001]

Originally Posted by EDAN

duck tape

Just so you know for the future, it is "Duct Tape", originally designed to be used on air conditioning ducts and other similar things.

Back to the question, I'm currently trying out some of the Remo Ebony Pinstripes (dang they were kinda hard to find...), and they're getting that sharp attack, fast delay sound. You might want to get them a shot.

[EDAN]

Sorry Sile, Just so you know for the future, You're wrong...

Dear Duct Tape Users:

Is it Duct or Duck? We don’t want you to be confused, so we will explain. The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S. Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition cases. So, they enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it as “duck” tape (like water off a duck’s back). Military personnel discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water. They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping equipment to their clothing... the list is endless.

After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning duct work. So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are familiar with today and people started to refer to it as “duct tape*.” Therefore, either name is appropriate.

Today, Duck® brand Tape is manufactured by Henkel Consumer Adhesives. After thoroughly familiarizing ourselves with the hundreds of duct tapes on the market, we have found Duck® brand Tape to be the most consistent in quality. And, we are delighted with the large array of colors that they manufacture (including camo tape and new “X-Treme Tape” which comes in hot day-glo colors).

Jim and I do lots of appearances promoting Duck® brand Tape and do so without reservation. Therefore, we go by both The Duct Tape Guys, and The Duck Tape Guys. And, we use the words Duck and Duct interchangeably throughout our web site.

So, whether you call it Duct Tape or Duck Tape... you are still using the “Ultimate Power Tool” in our estimation.

--- Jim and Tim, the Duck/Duct Tape Guys


http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html

[Farview]

Not to be confused with gaffers tape, which is much easier to work with.

[my2cents]

...and it's deCAY not deLAY.

[michigan~]

i don't see why everyone knocks the classic tom sound so much. sure it does not have much sustain, but it really sounds good for that type of music.

[EDAN]

Originally Posted by michigan~

i don't see why everyone knocks the classic tom sound so much. sure it does not have much sustain, but it really sounds good for that type of music.

First off many people who bash a product never even tried it. They may have read a bad review in a magazine somewhere or agree with someones opinion who they respect or just like to hop on the bandwagon to belong. In this case the ones who actually tried them and don't like them obviously have the right not to, but rest assured that Evans wouldn't still be selling them if others didn't. You'll notice some of the people out here say "they are for people who can't tune,..they suck", others say "I couldn't get them in tune, they suck" lol. In the end different strokes for different folks. I like them just fine although I haven't used them in awhile.

[jonnyc]

Originally Posted by EDAN

First off many people who bash a product never even tried it. They may have read a bad review in a magazine somewhere or agree with someones opinion who they respect or just like to hop on the bandwagon to belong. In this case the ones who actually tried them and don't like them obviously have the right not to, but rest assured that Evans wouldn't still be selling them if others didn't. You'll notice some of the people out here say "they are for people who can't tune,..they suck", others say "I couldn't get them in tune, they suck" lol. In the end different strokes for different folks. I like them just fine although I haven't used them in awhile.

Don't lump me in with the people that bash without buying. I bought the Hydralics twice and hated them, my reason? They made my toms sound like classic rock toms. Which is not what I was looking for. Right on with the "Duck Tape" watched that on Modern Marvels as well. Interesting piece of info.

[firby]

Getting a crappy drum sound is more than just owning crappy drum gear. You have to really put yourself in the mindset of a suck drummer. Just relax and let yourself suck ass.

You probably already have the sound you are looking for.

[michigan~]

firby, you're pathetic. if you don't have anything to add to the current discussion, there's no reason for you to post at all.