creepshow
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So I hauled the kit out of the storage locker (apartment living is heartbreaking), and put the new Onyx heads I just picked up on the toms. The G1 coated heads I replaced were barely touched at all, just wanted to go with a thicker head. With the new heads I found not too much improvement sound-wise. Better for sure, but not quite what I was hoping for. Then I realized the reso heads were the crap factory ones that I always meant to replace, just never got around to it. Popped the coated G1s on the bottom and presto! I'm loving the sound! I've never had a thicker, fuller sound out of my 10" and 14" toms. Good attack and tone, not much resonance and a good lower pitch that I can tune up higher if I want. The 10" tom heads are tuned the same, with the 14" reso a touch lower than the batter.
I'm really pleased with this batter/reso combo. Anyone else like the sound of a coated reso on their toms? If you are looking for that type of sound, I recommend trying the Onyx heads. They definitely aren't for everyone, but they were just what I was looking for.
I'm really pleased with this batter/reso combo. Anyone else like the sound of a coated reso on their toms? If you are looking for that type of sound, I recommend trying the Onyx heads. They definitely aren't for everyone, but they were just what I was looking for.