Is it me or are the new Evans 360 G2 Coated heads sounding thinner?

JJBoogie

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Just bought these and replaced my older Evans G2 coated heads and man I can swear they sound thinner!

I've tried all kinds of tuning with my toms but I am not feeling these so far. Not sure if it's all just in my head! LOL
 
It might actually be all in your head, your drumhead that is! ;) There's a bit of talk going on about some Evans g2 sounding dead out of the box... I too use Evans, g12 heads however, but I have no problem with them.
 
It might actually be all in your head, your drumhead that is! ;) There's a bit of talk going on about some Evans g2 sounding dead out of the box... I too use Evans, g12 heads however, but I have no problem with them.


LOL.....well this was a huge difference. Not subtle! Big difference! Makes me wanna go back to REMO and see how they're doing these days.
 
Its not just you. I am thinking the same thing but didn't wanna say anything for fear the "Evans are the best man learn how to tune dude thats the sound" crowd would scold me :)
 
I had some evsns g2 costed on my kit recently. Im not sure if they are 360° or not. They sounded dead unless i cranked them. I just put remo emps back on, the tuning range is far greater
 
Evans heads have always sounded a bit thinner than Remo to me.
 
I had some evsns g2 costed on my kit recently. Im not sure if they are 360° or not. They sounded dead unless i cranked them. I just put remo emps back on, the tuning range is far greater


You'd know it if they were the new 360's or not. Says it real big right on the head. Can't miss it! LOL
 
You'd know it if they were the new 360's or not. Says it real big right on the head. Can't miss it! LOL

The earlier 360 heads were not labeled as such on the heads or boxes. I guess it was just one of those things that Evans thought that it might be a plausible advantage to their manufacture of their drum heads, especially the way they were promoted. What beginner wouldn't want a supposedly "easier" to tune drum head? For me personally after receiving the quantity of dead G2 coated heads, I'm slowly beginning to switch my G1 coated to Remo Ambassador coated and my G2 coated to Remo Emperor coated heads. I've already invested a small fortune on the conversion.

Dennis
 
The earlier 360 heads were not labeled as such on the heads or boxes. I guess it was just one of those things that Evans thought that it might be a plausible advantage to their manufacture of their drum heads, especially the way they were promoted. What beginner wouldn't want a supposedly "easier" to tune drum head? For me personally after receiving the quantity of dead G2 coated heads, I'm slowly beginning to switch my G1 coated to Remo Ambassador coated and my G2 coated to Remo Emperor coated heads. I've already invested a small fortune on the conversion.

Dennis


I hear you Dennis! I just dropped a little bit of dough for my snare and toms today. I grabbed some Vintage Emperors. I have a feeling I will be spending much more money on other heads. I am still trying to find out what works best on my Grestch Renowns. I am wanting a deep ambient sound with short/medium sustain.

It may turn out that the Renowns are just not for me. Long story how I wound up with them.
;-)
 
I hear you Dennis! I just dropped a little bit of dough for my snare and toms today. I grabbed some Vintage Emperors. I have a feeling I will be spending much more money on other heads. I am still trying to find out what works best on my Grestch Renowns. I am wanting a deep ambient sound with short/medium sustain.

It may turn out that the Renowns are just not for me. Long story how I wound up with them.
;-)


Hi! Ive found pretty good results with the coated G plus all around and a GMAD on the kick...Of course I had my edges recut with a USA custom "type" edge... I would say they(g plus) provide the sound you are describing... but everybody hears it a little differently...
 
If you notice any difference in sound with Level 360, it would likely be a more open and resonant tone, not thinner. It is possible that you got some dead two-ply heads. I'll contact you via PM.

If anyone ever has any quality issues with Evans, please feel free to get in touch with me directly at [email protected].

Thanks!
 
If you notice any difference in sound with Level 360, it would likely be a more open and resonant tone, not thinner. It is possible that you got some dead two-ply heads. I'll contact you via PM.

If anyone ever has any quality issues with Evans, please feel free to get in touch with me directly at [email protected].

Thanks!

Got your message Ben. Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated!
 
Just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was sent a new batch of heads and they sounded fantastic. I just got that bad batch of bad heads. Happens every once in a while. But huge thanks to Ben and Evans for the excellent customer support and care for their clientele and product.
 
Just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was sent a new batch of heads and they sounded fantastic. I just got that bad batch of bad heads. Happens every once in a while. But huge thanks to Ben and Evans for the excellent customer support and care for their clientele and product.

Glad to hear it!

If anyone ever has any issues with or questions about Evans products, feel free to drop me a line and I will do my absolute best to help you out.

Cheers
 
Glad to hear it!

If anyone ever has any issues with or questions about Evans products, feel free to drop me a line and I will do my absolute best to help you out.

Cheers


I have to commend Ben (Evans Specialist). He and his company really do make good on any complaint. That goes a long way in my book. I don't normally utilize the policy, but I did once. I had a head that pulled out of the collar. Hey nothing is perfect, it's how it's handled that separates the upstanding companies from the rest. Evans is an upstanding company and they have my business and loyalty because of their products and the way they stand by them and make it right when a less than perfect head slips past.

Cheers all day long to Ben Smith and Evans heads.
 
is that like winning the lottery?

how is that even possible?

were they ALL in a Combo Pack?

Believe me, it's possible. The Five Star drum shop where I bought mine can also attest to this by the number of returns that they had gotten.

Dennis
 
I have to commend Ben (Evans Specialist). He and his company really do make good on any complaint. That goes a long way in my book. I don't normally utilize the policy, but I did once. I had a head that pulled out of the collar. Hey nothing is perfect, it's how it's handled that separates the upstanding companies from the rest. Evans is an upstanding company and they have my business and loyalty because of their products and the way they stand by them and make it right when a less than perfect head slips past.

Cheers all day long to Ben Smith and Evans heads.

You're too kind. Thanks the acknowledgment. Cheers!
 
Hey! I thought you guys might want to check out a review I made of 6 level 360 snare heads recently. Each head is placed back to back, 4 bars of each so you can hear exactly how they compare. I actually wasn't too sure on the G2, a lot fatter sounding with gel on it though.

See what you think http://blog.drumsource.co.uk/evans-l...drumhead-test/

Dan

super job on that vid... it really highlights everything well, and the playing is consistent and short enough to hear the differences easily

now you need to do the other brands : )
 
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