Anatomy of Heads

Question 1

which heads are more open and with a fuller frequency range?

Clear or coated

Klar eller coated

Answer 1

Clear heads are open with full frequency range

Question 2

Which heads have increased low end and sustain?

hvilke skind har øget bund og sustain?

Answer 2

Thicker single-ply heads or 2 ply combinations have increased low end and sustain (up to a point) and reduced attack. There is a point of diminishing returns

Tykkere enkeltlags skind eller tolags skind har mere bund og sustain.

Question 3

Which heads have increased attack and reduced sustain and low end?

Hvilke trommeskind har øget attack og reduceret sustain og bund?

Answer 3

Thinner single-ply heads have increased attack and reduced sustain and low end.

Question 4

Which heads have a more midforward sound as the top and bottom of the frequency range is reduced.

Clear eller coated

Answer 4

Coated heads have a more midforward sound as the top and bottom of the frequency range is reduced.

Question 5

What is the purpose of muffling rings and heads with “pinstripes”?

Answer 5

They help to focus the
tone by reducing or eliminating overtones and sustain.