major_panic
Senior Member
So, we've all been hearing about the problems that the CAs have been having with their coating; namely, with it flaking off very quickly. Many of us dismissed it, whilst others were adamant.
Well, it happened to me. I'd never used Remos until I came back from a holiday from the States with an Acrolite, which practically demanded a CA, and since then I've loved the sound. I didn't think the flaking problem would happen down here in Melbourne, but sure enough, two weeks ago I went out and bought a new 12" CA for my Musashi (which sounds amazing, by the way) and slapped it on, tuned it up and went nuts.
I first noticed it flaking IMMEDIATELY when I started cross-sticking. Now, I play trad grip, and I prefer a beefy cross-stick, so I tend to place the tip on the head and cross-stick with the body of the stick. Where the tip contacted the head, the coating came off immediately. This was with a standard Vater 5A Los Angeles model with an oval tip.
After 6 hours of playing, here's what it looks like.
Note the marks where I've cross-sticked.
As you can see for yourself, the head looks like it's only 6 hours old. However, somewhat disappointingly, it has flaked a ridiculous amount. I've also taken a photo of the receipt to show it was only bought a couple weeks ago:
Importantly, however, it still sounds like a Coated Ambassador, with 'that' sound. I am, however, a little worried that this sound will disappear soon and I'll have to get a new head. You might ask, why make this thread if I'm still happy with the sound? Just to show everyone that it does happen. Hopefully the Remo guys will fix this soon...
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle!
EDIT: To contrast, here's a photo of the now five month old CA on my Acrolite. Don't mind the spot of blood on it.
Well, it happened to me. I'd never used Remos until I came back from a holiday from the States with an Acrolite, which practically demanded a CA, and since then I've loved the sound. I didn't think the flaking problem would happen down here in Melbourne, but sure enough, two weeks ago I went out and bought a new 12" CA for my Musashi (which sounds amazing, by the way) and slapped it on, tuned it up and went nuts.
I first noticed it flaking IMMEDIATELY when I started cross-sticking. Now, I play trad grip, and I prefer a beefy cross-stick, so I tend to place the tip on the head and cross-stick with the body of the stick. Where the tip contacted the head, the coating came off immediately. This was with a standard Vater 5A Los Angeles model with an oval tip.
After 6 hours of playing, here's what it looks like.
Note the marks where I've cross-sticked.
As you can see for yourself, the head looks like it's only 6 hours old. However, somewhat disappointingly, it has flaked a ridiculous amount. I've also taken a photo of the receipt to show it was only bought a couple weeks ago:
Importantly, however, it still sounds like a Coated Ambassador, with 'that' sound. I am, however, a little worried that this sound will disappear soon and I'll have to get a new head. You might ask, why make this thread if I'm still happy with the sound? Just to show everyone that it does happen. Hopefully the Remo guys will fix this soon...
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle!
EDIT: To contrast, here's a photo of the now five month old CA on my Acrolite. Don't mind the spot of blood on it.
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