C.M. Jones
Diamond Member
Greetings, all. I've been drumming thirty-six years and have always, without variation, used Remo Coated Ambassadors as both batter and resonant heads on all my kits. My primary genres are country and light rock. Coated Ambassadors, owing to their classic sound and immense versatility, have suited my needs comprehensively, so I've never bothered to dabble with alternative heads. Why seek variety when you have no complaints? Perfecting my technique has always made more sense to me than getting bogged down in the equipment market.
Here's my question with regard to the title of my post: I'm now considering sampling a double-ply coated model, just for the sake of experimentation, and am wondering how double-ply heads might differ from single-ply in relation to feel. How do the two compare in terms of stick response, and does a double-ply, owing to its thickness, feel "harder" under the stick than a single-ply? I favor low tuning on all my drums (and thus loose batter heads). If a double-ply will greatly compromise rebound or will have a heavy feel beneath the stick, I might not waste my time or money.
Here's my question with regard to the title of my post: I'm now considering sampling a double-ply coated model, just for the sake of experimentation, and am wondering how double-ply heads might differ from single-ply in relation to feel. How do the two compare in terms of stick response, and does a double-ply, owing to its thickness, feel "harder" under the stick than a single-ply? I favor low tuning on all my drums (and thus loose batter heads). If a double-ply will greatly compromise rebound or will have a heavy feel beneath the stick, I might not waste my time or money.