Need New Heads? 6 Different Evans Drum Heads on A 10” Yamaha Recording Custom Tom. Review and Demo

6 different Evans drums heads on a 10” Tom!
Let’s see how they sound. They are all unique and different heads. Join me as I review, play and comment on these 6 Evans heads individually.
Stick around to the end to find out my top 3 favourites.
Evans-
G2Clear
G1Coated
G2Coated
EC2S
Onyx
Hydraulic
Let me know your favourites in the comments section
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[@terryweiss6069]

Even though i dont play evans heads loved tims personality and his thoughts on each head.allso liked how he played each head.my fave was coated g2.great job tim!!!

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks very much! I sincerely appreciate your comment!

[@nathanielnicholson559]

So, basically this is a 'You can't go wrong with Evans' video lol. I thought they all sounded nice in their own respects and you gave a fine representation of each. Very well done, sir! I'm sticking with the G1s, but saving your video as a reference for when I need a different flavor. By the way, Onyx= ahn-icks ;) , like the silicate normally possessing black bands.

[@drumteacher43]

Yes, you can’t go wrong with Evans! They are the best heads imo! Thanks for the kind words and syllable breakdown to pronounce onyx! Awesome 😎

[@lvxrblx567]

Thank you for this! Well made video!

[@drumteacher43]

Thank you for watching!! 😎🥁

[@ChrisSmith-wj8yw]

sounds great deep

[@drumteacher43]

Yes I agree, I love the low end frequencies of floor Tom’s! Thanks for your comments!

[@travelinman95]

Out here doin the lords work! Appreciate ya

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks man!

[@EddieVelasquez-uc8jj]

I like the first one and third one I have g2 coat on my kit love it

[@preciousudodi7830]

I've used the Onyx and it's very durable 😊

[@drumteacher43]

Excellent

[@NewfieXbox66-ju4qb]

I Just bought the Evans Hydraulic Glass drum heads i have never had these before but there is a lot of great 5 Star ratings on them

[@drumteacher43]

Let me know what you think of them after you use them for a while

[@NewfieXbox66-ju4qb]

@@drumteacher43 My friend plays in a Punk band and he says that he Has Evans Hydraulic drum heads on his Sonar Drum Kit 3 years and still holding up great was talking to him today,

[@NewfieXbox66-ju4qb]

@@drumteacher43 I will let you know for sure as i play Classic Rock Tributes on my KZbin Channel .

[@joc8]

I use Evans Onyx as batter heads on my rack and floor toms, with Evans EC's as reso heads. Also, have used Evans hydraulic (red) batter heads, again with Evans EC's as resos'. I prefer short sustain on toms, with a touch of darkness, hence that's my current combinations. Evans make great heads, regardless, and you are right, it depends on what you are familiar with on your kit. Clear batter heads, to my ear, sound abit brighter and plastic. As a side note, Onyx is pronounced on-nix, like the colour, and gem stone. Anyway, interesting video, thank you.

[@kennetheveritt7450]

Fab ,thanks so much

[@drumteacher43]

I would recommend evans coated G1 or G2. You want a nice resonant sound with some reverb added in and these heads will do the trick for your style of music. I’m going to do a tuning video soon so that will help too. Don’t tune them to high and ringy. more medium descending in 3rds from small Tom to floor Tom! Hope this helps. 🥁😀

[@jkf9167]

#1 for me was the EC2. What can I say? I'm a 90s kinda guy, and EC2s bring out the lows and the attack at the expense of some character and mids, and that's what sounds good to me. #2 would be the G2 coated. They've got just a bit of the old-school drama that I liked on the G1, but with a bit more control. #3 is Onyx. It's just a cool sound. A little bouncy perhaps. I bet they project like crazy. BTW, I don't pay that much attention to the mic/trigger sounds. I concentrated more on the room sounds because I'm a hobbyist on drums, and I mostly gig and record on other instruments. I'll jam with my friends, and I'll record using a 1-3 mic setup, but I'll seldom mic the toms separately.

[@drumteacher43]

EC2 is a great choice! Clear G2 is my go to head especially on the bass, really great attack bounce and feel. Double kick especially it feels good. If you watch my video about swapping out heads for the g2 on my kick drum it will explain more. Evans Emad 20” Bass Drum Head Review and Test Out #evansdrumheads #yamahadrums #recordingcustomdrums kzbin.info/www/bejne/equ0goKmiJtnfc0

[@jkf9167]

@@drumteacher43 given the hopelessness of my kick technique, I haven't really thought about the response of my kick batter. I use a Superkick 2 because it obscures the fact that I'm burying the beater.

[@drumteacher43]

@jkf9167 lol don’t be so hard on yourself! I’m always here to help. Check out my bass drum technique video and stop burying the beater treat the bass like a normal drum with rebound. The drum sounds better if you get rebound and vibration off the head! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHvHaKGVrKZmZ80si=YzO4X6wb5wONFJ5d

[@jkf9167]

@@drumteacher43 Thanks!

[@drumteacher43]

My pleasure!

[@DrummerJake_57]

Evans aren't terrible. After switching back to remos i've noticed that evans have more of a 'plastic' feel and sound.

[@drumteacher43]

I like them. I’ve used all different types and Evans is my favourite. The wear and tear is really good as I’m playing everyday plus the overall tone is good. I especially like the heads designed for the bass drum 🥁

[@Twotontessie]

Agreed. The Evans just have that slightly better quality control and durability. It’s hard not to go with them.

[@streetworkoutnation6851]

@@DrummerJake_57 the problem with Remo nowadays is that the tone dissipates after 15 minutes of playing. Not worth it anymore

[@josemarmol30]

Those G2 are fire same as the EC2S Thanks for the video

[@drumteacher43]

My pleasure you’re welcome

[@leeyork9411]

I like the ec2s that is the ones I use

[@drumteacher43]

Yeah greats heads I like them too!

[@bbfoto7248]

Nice, thanks. Wish you would have included the UV-series.

[@drumteacher43]

Sorry when I got the heads from Evans I should have mentioned the UV series as well!

[@frankciccone8559]

The Onyx (on-iks) actually made the tom sound like a Yamaha RC.

[@luvomdleleni84]

Wow! Thanks Tim for making such an extensive video! I was sold on the coated G1 immediately after you started playing it! I also like that you are playing the Recording Custom. I’m planning to buy a professional kit this year but can’t decide between the Recording Custom, the Hybrid Maple and the Live Custom Hybrid Oak. This video is making me lean toward the RC… I would love your thoughts…

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks for your comment! G1 is a very nice head. The recording custom is second to non! It’s an excellent kit, not cheap quite expensive but worth the money. Live oak is also nice but recording custom in my opinion is a step up. I’m going to do a complete review and demo soon of my recording custom kit!

[@Superball01]

I’m currently playing Evans and I love them so much, I’ll always love Remo, but Evans has the sound I was really looking for. I play the G12s on top of all my toms, and the resonant heads are the G1s on all the toms, and I use the HD Dry snare head right now but might switch to the UV1 next. I used to play a lot of metal, but now I play it occasionally, mainly play classic rock and pop now and I find the G12s are a perfect middle ground for me. They’re a 12 mil single-ply as opposed to a 10 mil, and they’re amazing heads.

[@drumteacher43]

That’s great stuff! I really like Evans as well. Thanks for your comment

[@josemarmol30]

These was a great great video keep it up i like it for thr most part to be honest to me like those G2 clear and also the EC2 They're great have a great day guys keep druming

[@drumteacher43]

Excellent thanks very much!!! Always new videos coming up

[@Twotontessie]

To me never a fair fight on a Tom using a costed single ply head. For sound and dynamic range it cooks all else.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Yeah, I like the clears and the ecs.....though back in the day I prefered remo pinstripes. Right now I've been playing the evans hydro blues and reds because either they came out before or I saw them before the remo colortones 🤷‍♂️

[@drumteacher43]

How do you like the hydro’s are they basically a Evans g2 but coloured?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@drumteacher43 They sound like the one you demo-ed, which sounds similar to g2 coated.....maybe slightly more deadened than that. It's not horrible, doesn't sound like cardboard, but it's just a bit more dull than I like. It did get rid of some annoying overtone ring, but I miss the punchiness and free sound of a good single ply head. Colortones are singles, and I could have the best of both worlds with the visual appeal, but I miss that raindrop punch of pinstripes. It's been years. But I also have a fair number of toms; I'm adding up that cost in my head now 🤣🤯

[@drumteacher43]

That’s great thanks for the info

[@501sqn3]

Hmmm, the coated G2 I think 🤔.and the good old Hydraulic for recording or really small gig venues.

[@drumteacher43]

I like coated and clear G2 mainly but I’m going to try out some red hydraulics very soon!

[@ivanbajovic3476]

Very good video

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Hope it helped if you were looking at buying some heads!

[@wannwarriors]

Great video, I use the hydraulic heads on my Tama's and they sound great live with mics. But I've been thinking of trying something to get a little more sustain. this video help me decide which heads I want to test. Thanks

[@drumteacher43]

That’s fantastic! I’m so glad the video helped you decide which head to go with!! Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@newfie66xbox76]

What do you think of the Evens Hydraulic drum head Clear

[@drumteacher43]

The glass hydraulic head? It’s the same as the red and blue in terms of design function etc. the glass is just a reflective design but exactly the same as regular hydraulic heads. Check out my recent video on hydraulic reds; kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHi1gX2Xf8-AgKssi=5gGB-hJbJpKmsx7M

[@ChrisSmith-wj8yw]

incredabeal

[@drumteacher43]

Excellent

[@chazboish]

Hey Tim really dug your demos here as I play the Evan’s ec2s and had a small 13 floor Tom and threw on the onyx since I originally bought it for my deep snare but hated the sound. Went back to Evan’s Hd drys Most important question as I loved your fill at the end of the onyx demo part . What’s the sticking and bass drum footwork there ? Tied to slow it down but you sound great with that. Any guidance would be awesome.

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure if you meant mic’d or in mic’d for the fill you are talking about out but basically it’s a 4 stroke roll RLR L Foot, phrased as 3 16th ore triplets and an 8th note on the bass. The bass pushes the phrase when you repeat it. I also did RLR L FF. Phrased as 32nd note triplets. Hope this helps.

[@jybarra71]

Great vid...shopping for heads now....appreciate the wrk u put into that. I had the G2 coated then Hydr with G2 clear third. That Onyx (to me) was horrible. Good stuff...thnx

[@drumteacher43]

Glad you liked the video, hope it helps!

[@drumteacher43]

I forgot to mention; let me know what heads you buy. 🥁

[@Slayne-sq4yo]

Great video...I curently using Evans Hydraulic Blue on one snare I have and it gives it a nice sound. I also have a Hydraulic Black coated on another snare and love how it sounds. Also have Hydraulic Black on my 2-22" BDs. But on the rest of my Tama frankenkit(90's Basswood/ 2019's All Maple), I have Evans Chrome heads 8/10/12/12/13/14/16 and sounds great, for which I've never seen anyone talk about. Anyhow great video and Ill be watching more now.

[@drumteacher43]

Wow that’s quite a kit!! I’d like to see a picture with those heads sometime. Thanks for your comment and I’ll be putting more videos out so yes keep watching and drumming!!😎🥁

[@Slayne-sq4yo]

@@drumteacher43 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprVYZmhndmtr9k here is my cover video.

[@drumteacher43]

Kits awesome! Your doing great 4 months in! Keep practicing focus on groove and techniques to make the grooves easier and smoother! Overall keep drumming brother!! 😎😀❤️

[@Slayne-sq4yo]

@@drumteacher43 thanks bro.

[@drumteacher43]

Check out my live stream lesson and hang tomorrow at noon! I’ll be doing a lesson on rudiments as grooves and some phrasing

[@drumteacher43]

If you enjoyed this video click the playlist link for other gear review/demo video’s; Unboxings and reviews of various drum Gear kzbin.info/aero/PLL8WArC7d2g7kXVY9FGV6j3ne5BBgsJ9g

[@ricoandkona794]

Brother what crash is that closest to that camera? Sounds sick!!

[@drumteacher43]

It’s a 16” Zildjian A crash. Really nice cymbal

[@drummerboyharm3078]

From day 1 I changed the stock Evans (G2) on my Starclasic drums for Remo Emperor's clear. To me they sound's more lively and less "plastic" to me.

[@drumteacher43]

Yup it’s up to you to figure out your sound

[@drummerboyharm3078]

@@drumteacher43 yeah. Its a matter of personal taste ☺️

[@winstonwolff]

What ride are you using?

[@drumteacher43]

It’s a Sabian HHX 20” Groove Ride. Great cymbal!

[@cwmotovlogs5929]

Dude pls help I’ve been playing for two years and I just got Evans hydraulic heads. I messed up and bought a Tom batter head for the snare, would that work? Ok back to my original question, all my Tom heads sound like crap. I’ve been messing with the tuning for 2 days straight now and they just sound right. My kit is a Grestch Energy 5pc, do these work on this set? Thanks.

[@drumteacher43]

To answer your 2 questions: 1 Tom head is not ideal for snare go buy an Evans Coated G2 head this is the best head for the snare. 2 yes the hydraulic heads will work on your kit, but be aware hydraulic heads are dark sounding and filled with oil in between 2 heads. You will not get a higher pitch or high bounce out of hydraulics. But if you are looking for the wet 70’s sound than hydraulics are it! Hope this helps my friend! 😎🥁

[@cwmotovlogs5929]

Thank you so much this is very helpful !! 👍

[@drumteacher43]

@cwmotovlogs5929 Fantastic! Glad I could help.😎

[@morgunstyles7253]

You say nothing about reso heads. They have a tremendous impact on the sound of the drum regardless of the batter head. Sooo, no.

[@drumteacher43]

ThTs true but that’s a different video. This was just focus on the batter head only. Also the shell and the wood and the hardware it all effects the sound. But like I said I just focused on the different batter heads only

[@joshherron7]

Great video

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks man glad you liked it ⭐️⭐️

[@gregtenney7279]

I did last to the end. I am a true lover of drum gear. I tend ro talk in sentences. Just like this one. I liked the G2 coated. Sounded great on your kit. I love Yamaha recording customs. Made all the heads sound good. Probably because they seat well on drum. Because the shells are not out of round. I think I better go now. I got WAY too high watching to the end. You should have made video shorter. Man that shit was WAY TOO STRONG! I feel like Im gonna pas

[@drumteacher43]

Glad you liked it

[@ChrisSmith-wj8yw]

nice

[@drumteacher43]

Thanks!

[@waynefaucheaux8003]

Turn off the snare drum!

[@drumteacher43]

Why? You play the drums 95% of the time with the snare on! Makes sense to keep snare on for the Tom sound.