To all Tama Starclassic Performer users

[sumdaypmasterworksdude]

Hello There!

Well ive been needing to get new heads for a while but have not. I wanted to go with aquarian response 2 coated.. but all my music stores had to order them(and they are VERY slow) So i just decided id go with something else. Considering the R2s are a 2 ply head with no muffling i have been thinking about getting Evans G2 or Remo Emporer (both in coated) I have remo ambassadors on the resos.. but dont know what to put on the batter.... currently i have pinstripes, so my ? is to you all who have sc performers or high end birch kits... what heads do you use.. and what do you think i should try....i play rock with my band.. but some jazz & funk too.. so ther you have it. Thanks in advance

[krys9984]

I am currently using Remo Ambassador Coated heads on the batter side and just the standard stock heads on the reso side.

Even though I am using Remo's at the moment (I got a good deal on them) my ideal choice for batter heads is Evans G2 Coated.

They just sing with the birch shells and give them the most natural and perfect tone. I would certainly recommend them without a doubt because I have used Pinstripes, Ambassador clear, Ambassador coated, and G2 clear heads in the past and G2 Coated are the ones I prefer over all.

Chris :D

[sumdaypmasterworksdude]

Chris Thank you.. How do you tune your batter compared to your reso. How is the durability on the G2s

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I use G2 Coated on toms with stock resos. I use EMAD on bass

[krys9984]

Chris Thank you.. How do you tune your batter compared to your reso. How is the durability on the G2s

No Problem ;)

I basically tune the batter and reso head the same, about medium tension and then just play around with the batter head until I find the range I like. (Which is not too difficult when it comes to Starclassic Performers)

The G2's are very durable, they are 2 ply heads which means they will last a lot longer compared to a G1 or Ambassador. When purchased and mounted on the toms you shouldn't worry about replacing them any time soon, they will last you a while.

Chris :D

[sumdaypmasterworksdude]

How do you go about seating your head? Ive heard things from tightening the head then pressing down firmly to taking a hairdryer around the head! How do you all go about seating?

[jsegovia]

I for one like the stock heads that come with SC Performers - Evans G2s batter side and G1s resonant side. My toms sounds great to me, live and recorded. Now if I could just dial in the best possible kick drum sound.

Once the G2s start to wear out I'll probably replace them with coated heads - I've always loved the sound and feel of more traditional coated heads on toms though I guess no major drum manufacturer ships them on their toms these days.

Jesse

[krys9984]

How do you go about seating your head? Ive heard things from tightening the head then pressing down firmly to taking a hairdryer around the head! How do you all go about seating?

You don't need a hairdryer or any other tools other than your tuning key.

I just place it flush on the bearing edge, mount the rim and finger tighten every tension lug in a diagonal motion until I can no longer tighten with my hand. Then I just start turning every lug a 1/4 turn (in same diagonal motion) until I reach medium tension.

Medium tension can be acheived quite easily, I would say a good medium tension is close to about 4 to 5 quarter turns on each lug after finger tightening, there should be some give to the head when you press down with your finger. This is perfect for the reso head, but you migh have to tune it a little higher for the batter heads on your high rack toms and maybe the same medium tension to a little looser on your floor toms.

I for one like the stock heads that come with SC Performers - Evans G2s batter side and G1s resonant side. My toms sounds great to me, live and recorded. Now if I could just dial in the best possible kick drum sound.

The stock G2 heads are very good, they offer a very nice sound but I still do prefer the same G2's but coated, they just provide the Birch kit with a very nice, natural, punchy tone.

Your kick drum shouldn't be a problem either, you just need a good head and proper muffleing. I would recommend Evans EMAD or Evans EQ4 with a medium sized towel just folded and placed firmly on the bottom of your bass drum shell slightly tucked up aganst the batter head.

As for tuning I usually tune the reso head once again at medium tension but I tune up the batter head just like my rack toms. The tighter batter head also alows your beater to rebound much quicker for a faster response and it really does increase the volume of your kick drum, Mine can be heard about 7 houses down the block. ;)

Chris :D

[XantsescapeplanX]

I put the Evans Coated 2 Ply Heads on my Performers and I thought they sounded great. I know birch is very punchy, and very warm. By adding a coated head, all you are doing is making your birch drum sound dead. I recently switched to clear G2s and I can not believe the difference. They sound soo amazing and so much better. Put the clear G2s on them, I PROMISE you will love them. They are truthfully the best sounding drums ever now, and Im not just saying that.