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Excellent Tom Heads
For me, Remo Clear Emperor provides the perfect balance of tone, sustain and attack I want to hear from toms. The rebound the heads have is also satisfying.
I played coated Emperors on toms for a stint then switched to coated Ambassadors and played for years using only single ply heads as I liked the character of the attack. Later on down the line I went back to coated Emperors and loved the attenuated treble frequencies, that's what I hear at least, which I think is why double ply heads are often described as warmer. However, as time went on I noticed on recordings that the attack was less pronounced than with coated Ambassadors. I missed the cut. Finally, I arrived at clear Emperors and am really pleased with the tom sound I get on recordings these days. My reasoning is that clear heads generally have more attack as there is less dampening (coating) so the treble frequencies don't seem to be attenuated as much. I also dig the slightly shorter sustain I get from double ply heads. Sustain, in my experience, is partly a tuning thing, however I find I have to fuss less with Emperors than I do with Ambassadors to achieve the same result. To my ears, clear Emperors are a fine mix of the cut of single ply heads and the sustain and feel one can get from double ply.
Speaking of feel, the rebound of Emperors makes playing tom grooves and fills an absolute joy. I get the impression I can "dig in" to the toms while still getting enough bounce to play quick passages.
At this moment in time, I feel the Emperors are my favourite heads for toms. Who knows, maybe next year I'll be really into single ply heads again. A lot of this stuff really depends on mood, application, preferences, experience, etc. It's a solid head though and I think most will find it pleasing to the ears.
I played coated Emperors on toms for a stint then switched to coated Ambassadors and played for years using only single ply heads as I liked the character of the attack. Later on down the line I went back to coated Emperors and loved the attenuated treble frequencies, that's what I hear at least, which I think is why double ply heads are often described as warmer. However, as time went on I noticed on recordings that the attack was less pronounced than with coated Ambassadors. I missed the cut. Finally, I arrived at clear Emperors and am really pleased with the tom sound I get on recordings these days. My reasoning is that clear heads generally have more attack as there is less dampening (coating) so the treble frequencies don't seem to be attenuated as much. I also dig the slightly shorter sustain I get from double ply heads. Sustain, in my experience, is partly a tuning thing, however I find I have to fuss less with Emperors than I do with Ambassadors to achieve the same result. To my ears, clear Emperors are a fine mix of the cut of single ply heads and the sustain and feel one can get from double ply.
Speaking of feel, the rebound of Emperors makes playing tom grooves and fills an absolute joy. I get the impression I can "dig in" to the toms while still getting enough bounce to play quick passages.
At this moment in time, I feel the Emperors are my favourite heads for toms. Who knows, maybe next year I'll be really into single ply heads again. A lot of this stuff really depends on mood, application, preferences, experience, etc. It's a solid head though and I think most will find it pleasing to the ears.
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Durable, bright-sounding head
I use the 16 " Emperor Clear on my floor tom. It's brighter-sounding than a Pinstripe without being too brittle, and just as - if not more - durable. A great head for a contemporary sound with plenty of attack, a nice even tone, and just the right amount of sustain, plus it lasts forever. If you play rock or metal, you should definitely consider using this head.
The Emperor Clear may be less than optimal at high tunings as the head chokes more easily than thinner heads, but this is probably more of an issue with drums smaller than 16 inches (unless you like your floor toms tuned really high).
The Emperor Clear may be less than optimal at high tunings as the head chokes more easily than thinner heads, but this is probably more of an issue with drums smaller than 16 inches (unless you like your floor toms tuned really high).
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HI
Can't go wrong with Remo
Beautiful drumhead by Remo, great sounding and durable for any kind of pop and rock. I've used this both on my Ludwig classic maple and Yamaha stage custom and it brings the very best out of the drums. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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Great
Emperors are the perfect balance between attack and tone. They sound great when open and always have the option to muffle a little if you want, unlike on pre-dampened heads.
For me, the clear heads on toms give the perfect stick attack compared to the softer attack on coated heads.
Don't forget to break the glue before applying. Very durable.
For me, the clear heads on toms give the perfect stick attack compared to the softer attack on coated heads.
Don't forget to break the glue before applying. Very durable.
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Good for floor tom
This head is a double ply head and give almost a EQed sound with a lot of bass and attack. Since it is a double ply head it has a pretty good durability and can last for quite some time if you don't hit too hard. My given choice in the studio.
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J
Simply great
I put these on a Gretsch Catalina Rock. With proper tuning, I got some cool 70's dry tones! I used Remo before, never got disappointed. These are a good improvement for any mid-quality drum set.
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SS
it was what i needed
if you want your toms to sound powerful and leave this big boom in the end this is the head you need
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16" Remo Emperor clear.
Great drumhead, perfect response and great tone!! A+++
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D
Top notch!
Do I need to say anymore it's Remo, tried and tested!
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Nice sounding...
The drumhead is cheap and easy to tune. It is very durable, I have very many rehearsals and gigs played with it. It is most suitable for pop and punk, as it brings a powerful and crisp sound.
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