I noticed that some coated drum heads have a rough sandpaper-like coating on top. Is this done on purpose? If so, what are some of the benefits of having the rough coating? I would guess that it would help in sticking to the drumstick tips. However, the coating does go away after a month or two and you're left with a smooth coating. Any ideas?
the only thing that I could come up with is that it last a little longer than a very smoth coat and also that it might help with the sound. if you ever wear off a lot of it your drum starts sonding kinda like it would if you had a clear head on there, that would be my guess.
The coating does affect the sound - coated heads often sound a little less "plastic-y" than clear heads - but the big benefit is for brushwork. The rough coating provides a better surface for getting sounds with brushes, especially the "sweeps" that jazz drummers use.
oh thats right duh I forgot all about using brushes and it does make it sound really good.
I have them I just dont ever have the chance to use them with most of the bands I play with.
The coating does affect the sound - coated heads often sound a little less "plastic-y" than clear heads - but the big benefit is for brushwork. The rough coating provides a better surface for getting sounds with brushes, especially the "sweeps" that jazz drummers use.
When I was in high school band we had an aerosol spray (like spray paint) and it would make the head like new, with the sandpaper type finish. It didn't seem to effect the sound. I like the feel of that type of head. But maybe its beacause I learned to play on that type of head. I wish I could find some of that stuff now. Nobody seems to have heard of it. I can't remember what it was called. Kind of a cheapo way of extending drum head life. If you can't afford to buy drum heads all the time.
In all my years of playing I have stuck with coated snare heads. I just don't care for the sound
of any other type of head. Coated heads are said to have a more warm type of sound to them. I don't really care for coated heads on my toms... but for bass and snare they do add a sound I like.
Evans is now producing their EC-2 heads as coated heads. They will control unwanted frequencies and provide a little warmer sound for your toms. Evans G-1 or Remo diplomat is still the best bet for snare bater heads. Aquarian heads seem to choke the sh*t out of any drum.
I forgot all about using brushes and it does make it sound really good.
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