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DSCRAPRE
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Besides "until they break", what is the lifespan of drum heads? By that I mean, how long should heads be sitting on a drum before they are to be replaced? Thank you.
When heads start to sound "bad" or "lifeless"
I do this one. I actually like the sound of heads that have been played in, so I'm sledom in a huge hurry to change them (as opposed to those I've known who swap out every several gigs). When they no longer sound good, off they come.......but I can take my own sweet time getting there.
I only change heads when they are worn to the point that they are dented, dull in texture and finish, They will not ring and tune evenly, The rim sinks so low that a rim shot is difficult, and they are ready to break and I don't trust them anymore.
Heads have a break in period that I dislike. New heads drive me nuts! I always long for the time when they are a bit worn and they don't require constant tweaking. There is always that one tension rod on a new head that hasn't seated yet. It feels loose even though the pitch sounds correct. Eventually, the head seats itself and all of the tension rods feel correct.That's when I like my heads the best! I prefer my heads when they are at Mid Life.
I hope that this didn't sound like a rant. It truly reflects my long term feeling towards new heads. When heads are at half life they produce the best sound.
How much does weather affect their longevity?
Like wolfmoon said, Weather affects the drum more than the head.How much does weather affect their longevity?