Evans new Level 360 drum heads

Drop me an email at [email protected] and I'll make sure that we get you a replacement through our distributor.

Thought I'd let you all know that my replacement G2 arrived today, there was a delay due to a miscommunication with the local distributor but apart from that, Evans has handled this in an excellent manner. The replacement head tuned up perfectly in 5 minutes, and the drum sounds great. :)
 
Thought I'd let you all know that my replacement G2 arrived today, there was a delay due to a miscommunication with the local distributor but apart from that, Evans has handled this in an excellent manner. The replacement head tuned up perfectly in 5 minutes, and the drum sounds great. :)

Glad to hear it. Cheers!
 
Ben if you are reading this, can you tell me the difference in films between the genera resonant and a standard G1 film?

I want to try genera resonants over genera resonants.
 
I know I posted a silly image earlier in the thread, and I'm still not a fan of the marketing... but these G14s sound really good.

Larry, the Genera Resonants are a clear film whereas the G1s are a somewhat hazy type. The sound is kind of what you'd expect from that dichotomy, I hear.
 
Ben if you are reading this, can you tell me the difference in films between the genera resonant and a standard G1 film?

I want to try genera resonants over genera resonants.

Hey Larry,

The Genera Reso film has a brighter tonal response that often projects better than a G1 used as a reso. I often like to pair this with batter heads that have a darker response (like EC2S) and could use some help with projection. This film can dent a bit easier, so keep that in mind if you decide to try it as a batter.

Cheers!
 
Hey Larry,

The Genera Reso film has a brighter tonal response that often projects better than a G1 used as a reso. I often like to pair this with batter heads that have a darker response (like EC2S) and could use some help with projection. This film can dent a bit easier, so keep that in mind if you decide to try it as a batter.

Cheers!

I certainly don't mean to derail Larry's question, but in addition to his question based on your comment, I'd like to pose the following question..

I've been using the clear G1 as reso's with a coated G1 batter. Would there be much differences with a Genera Reso?
 
I purchased 2 sets of the Genera reso heads, one for my gigging set and one for another set of drums I should be getting soon. After installing the Genera reso heads, I noticed more brightness from the drums. This was in my studio though with no other sounds around. As far as playing live unmiced, I don't know if the extra brightness would come through to the audience. I did one gig with the genera resos but I couldn't record it, so I don't know how my recorder likes them yet.

I feel drums have all the low end you want. That's why I prefer a crisp papery attack, to balance out the lows inherent in drum tones. It's easy to add more low end to drums, with muffling, thicker heads, low tuning....but it's harder to make them crisper, brighter and more responsive without losing sustain.

Pity the genera resos dent more easily. I think I might like the tone as a batter.
 
I certainly don't mean to derail Larry's question, but in addition to his question based on your comment, I'd like to pose the following question..

I've been using the clear G1 as reso's with a coated G1 batter. Would there be much differences with a Genera Reso?

You should notice a brighter resonance.
 
On my 3 kits I have switched over to all level 360. Previously I had been using either G2 clears or EC2 SST's. I can tell you that between the new G2's and the Black chrome its a huge difference. The heads seat themselves and tuning is a snap. I did a side by side comparison with two identical drums and even then the difference was clear.

If I was a drum tech I would also really dig the 360's because they tune so fast.
 
Hey everybody- I don't mean to gloat or anything but Ben)Evansspecialist sent me a new set of coated G12's for my Gretsch kit....Im totally blown away by this alone. So stoked to try them out but I work all weekend...Ill get back to ya!
 
I have used Aquarian and Evans both in past. I loved the warmth from Aquarian bass drum heads, but the Evans films always has had a much brighter clarity in the snare heads..especially the ST film.
The ST heads are what got me into Evans to begin with.

Over time, I have found Evans to be much more consistent though. Hate saying it , but I have had a ton of problems with Aquarian heads lately too- and never used to have any trouble with them. Not just problems w/ one head, but issues w/ many of them and been happening for awhile; a lot of QC problems with their heads, and even w/ ones ive sent back to em? it still happens. I stopped playing remo due to QC and inconsistency and dont want same stufff with Aquarian..

anyway,so just recently brought a whole Evans set of heads for my kit, toms, bass drum, everything! Super Tough on snares( Not dry model- much prefer the standard ST) , G2 clears on toms, Genera Resos for bottom of toms, and Emad2s for bass drums.
These new Level 360 heads are the real deal, noticeable difference in tuning and precise too. These Evans heads really make my drums sing.
I think its a great thing and they took a great product and made it better.
One thing for Evans :
wish they offered more batter+ reso head options in 26" and 28" bass heads, as the other head companies already do- theyre missing that in their line.
but beyond that theyre pretty awesome :)
 
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I have used Aquarian and Evans both in past. I loved the warmth from Aquarian bass drum heads, but the Evans films always has had a much brighter clarity in the snare heads..especially the ST film.
The ST heads are what got me into Evans to begin with.

Over time, I have found Evans to be much more consistent though. Hate saying it , but I have had a ton of problems with Aquarian heads lately too- and never used to have any trouble with them. Not just problems w/ one head, but issues w/ many of them and been happening for awhile; a lot of QC problems with their heads, and even w/ ones ive sent back to em? it still happens. I stopped playing remo due to QC and inconsistency and dont want same stufff with Aquarian..

anyway,so just recently brought a whole Evans set of heads for my kit, toms, bass drum, everything! Super Tough on snares( Not dry model- much prefer the standard ST) , G2 clears on toms, Genera Resos for bottom of toms, and Emad2s for bass drums.
These new Level 360 heads are the real deal, noticeable difference in tuning and precise too. These Evans heads really make my drums sing.
I think its a great thing and they took a great product and made it better.
One thing for Evans :
wish they offered more batter+ reso head options in 26" and 28" bass heads, as the other head companies already do- theyre missing that in their line.
but beyond that theyre pretty awesome :)
Thanks so much for your feedback and the recommendation on 26" and 28" heads. While we don't have any "drum set" heads for 28" bass at this time, our marching bass options would work fine and come in several varieties. As for 26" bass heads, what option are you looking for that you can't find?

Cheers!
 
Played a session the other day in the studio. The kit had all Black Chrome 360's on the toms and man did they sound great! Great focus of tone and response. The kit was not the best but the heads made it sound better.

Tonight I had a gig and I just threw on some of the new G2 coated heads. Have to say I think I found the perfect head for my playing style. The new 360 G2's have a nice fat, full and warm sound to them. I have been playing more or less the same set with my band now since April and I have to say I noticed the difference in feel with the coated heads on my toms. I really enjoyed the change and the tone.
 
bought a fusion pack of 360 EC2 clear batter heads and a 360 genera coated snare head (the one that's a G1 w/ the plastic 2mm ring under) and i have to say, my toms sound good.

i tuned 10" and 12" to 74/74 using the drumdial. the 10" sounded a bit higher than the rest so i detuned it a bit to 73/74. now its evened out with the 12". my 14" floor tom growls really nice.

tomorrow ill drop the snare head on my 14" snare that has always gave me trouble. it might just be that it doesn't like Remo heads.

ill report back tomorrow with more news
 
I'm now tuned into the revolution. :)

I've made a humble start so far with a coated G1 on my snare and a 300 Snare Side over the past 2 days. I replaced the snare side first, but then I couldn't stand the temptation anymore and I replaced the batter. I replaced an old coated G1 and an old 300 snare side, and the improvement is subtle, but still noticeable (that is, in comparison to the result I would have gotten with non Level-360 heads). Although, I really loved the fact that the head does indeed sit on the bearing edge evenly, all the way around, 360°. Level 360. :) I guess it made tuning a little easier and perhaps it resulted in a better sound, but I was expecting a bigger improvement too. lol

Although, I have not replaced my tom heads yet! I should be doing this within a month or two.
 
I guess it made tuning a little easier and perhaps it resulted in a better sound, but I was expecting a bigger improvement too. lol

Although, I have not replaced my tom heads yet! I should be doing this within a month or two.

I've only tried the Level 360 on my toms so far, and I think the differences there are pretty striking. The heads really do come up to pitch a lot quicker and easier. Perhaps the significantly higher amount of tension typical in snare heads makes the benefits a little more subtle, like you mentioned.
 
I've only tried the Level 360 on my toms so far, and I think the differences there are pretty striking. The heads really do come up to pitch a lot quicker and easier. Perhaps the significantly higher amount of tension typical in snare heads makes the benefits a little more subtle, like you mentioned.

Y'know, that makes sense. I can almost see why this would be the case by envisioning the collar on the bearing edge under higher tensions vs. lower tensions.
 
The coated G1 PCRD on my Acrolite is still going strong. I've been using it on my kit for the last couple weeks. My other snare drum has the Aquarian Texture Coated RD on it. I still cannot decide which head I like better, but I think the Evans head might have the edge so far because of the way it went on and just tuned right up. So far, no conclusion to my experiment. they are both going strong and sounding really good. they are both extremely durable. it's a tough one to call. Still too early in the game. Only time will tell at this point. I have to get some more mileage on the Evans head first.
 
I just put a Black Chrome head on my Pearl Export 6x14 snare and man, is it snappy. Almost like a band snare. Not sure if I like it but this kit was used. I just started playing again after a 30 yr hiatus so I'm learning all over again. I should probably change the reso head as well since I have no idea how old it is and it's a Pearl head.

Looking forward to putting new Remo Ambassador heads on my 6.5x14 Supraphonic soon. It's in pieces as it had to be cleaned up.

Is the Genera line a good reso match for Black Chrome?
 
I just put a Black Chrome head on my Pearl Export 6x14 snare and man, is it snappy. Almost like a band snare. Not sure if I like it but this kit was used. I just started playing again after a 30 yr hiatus so I'm learning all over again. I should probably change the reso head as well since I have no idea how old it is and it's a Pearl head.

Looking forward to putting new Remo Ambassador heads on my 6.5x14 Supraphonic soon. It's in pieces as it had to be cleaned up.

Is the Genera line a good reso match for Black Chrome?

Nice! Congrats on getting back into it.

The Genera reso wll bring more projection/high-frequency. I've been very happy with EC Resos paired with the Black Chromes, due to the focus and punch. Might consider one of our single ply heads for that Supra too :)

Cheers!
 
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