Are Remo Ut Heads Good?

In terms of sound quality, the UT head is excellent due to the high quality film that we use. Remo UK heads are also made in the same factory in China. These heads are designed for the entry-level kit and use a Korean film that still has good sound and durability features.

Where are Remo heads made?

Remo has factories in the US and in Taiwan, where the “UT” and “US” versions are made.

What is Remo UT?

The Remo UT heads are made in our factory in China. They are made using the same Dupont Mylar film as is used on the Remo USA WeatherKing head. The difference is in the construction of the head. Whereas the US head is made using a poured channel technique, the China heads are crimped.

Does Remo make resonant heads?

Importantly, you’ll find all of the resonant head options out there from Aquarian, Evans, and Remo, so you won’t ever need to look anywhere else when deciding. All of these resonant heads can be used on toms, and almost all of them on bass drums too (some aren’t available in a bass drum version).

Does changing drum heads make a difference?

Jazz drummers tend to prefer a warmer sound so they often choose two-ply drum heads. Rock drummers, on the other hand, looking for a brighter, louder sound will often pick one-ply. The difference between coated and non-coated drum heads is that coated heads provide a warm, focused sound.

How good are Remo drums?

Remo Pinstripe heads are the classic, trusted drum head for rock style drumming. I’ve used these heads when playing in rock bands and they sound great. They give a great, punchy low-end sound with short sustain and hold up very well to hard playing. A definite winner of a drum head in my book.

Who invented Remo drum heads?

Remo D Belli
About Remo: Remo D Belli was a percussion pioneer. In 1957, he invented the first successful synthetic Mylar® drumheads, today’s industry standard. For over 60 years, Remo, Inc. has constantly and consistently broken new ground when it comes to industry firsts.

What are the differences in drum heads?

Coated heads
Drum heads with a white or black coating give a subtle muffling effect.Non-coated heads will produce a brighter, less controlled sound, and they will have more attack. Coated heads have a warmer tone when compared side by side with non-coated heads, even when tuned to the exact same pitch.

Does snare Reso head matter?

With a thick resonant snare head, your snare will sound boxy, dark, and the snare wires will only respond when you beat the hell out of it. If you’re looking for this sound, then by all means go ahead and try it. For general purpose drumming though, it’s a bad idea to use a batter head on the snare side!

Can you use a batter head as a Reso?

Re: Could you use batter heads on the resonant side of the drum? To answer your question, yes you can use the same head on the reso side as you are using on the batter side.

What is the best resonant head?

AMBASSADOR Series Drumheads are considered the standard as a Resonant Drumhead, with the AMBASSADOR Clear being the most popular finish. If you’re looking to change the look of your resonant drumhead, we offer the AMBASSADOR Series of drumheads in Smooth White (White) and Ebony (Black) finishes.

Do Reso Heads matter?

When it comes to really making a difference on your drums, the most important factor when choosing a resonant skin is the thickness. The thicker the bottom head, the more resonance you get. As a result, thicker heads give more overtones.

Why do drummers remove bottom heads?

To make it easier to tune – one head instead of two. Possibly to place a mic under the batter head to get more attack rather than resonant tone from the drum (i.e. the concert tom sound mentioned by Radio King).

How often should I tune my drums?

Professional touring musicians tune their drums often, at least twice a week, so the drums they play can sound their best for every performance. In the drum corps world, drummers sometimes play for 10 or more hours a day, and it’s not uncommon to tune a drum twice in the same day.

Which drum heads should I use?

If you’re a heavy hitter (or use very thick drumsticks), choose a more durable drumhead (this means a thicker head, usually 2-ply). Thicker drumheads are best for rock, metal, punk, and anything that requires hard and loud drumming.

Does Remo still make drum sets?

Yes, Remo drums are made at their facility in Valencia, California, and always have been. It’s the same plant that makes their Remo USA drumheads and Acousticon hand percussion drums.

What are Remo drums made of?

Try us against any of our competitors and see if our advanced technology drums aren’t superior in range, tone and projection qualities. Sustainable – Remo drum shells are made with nearly 100% recycled wood fiber. Remo has been awarded the California Waste Reduction Award for more than a decade.

When did Remo make drums?

1957
Remo Incorporated was created in 1957 to market the first successful synthetic drumhead, developed by drummer Remo Belli in partnership with chemist Sam Muchnick. Unlike a standard calfskin drumhead, Remo’s Mylar drumheads were not affected by humidity and temperature.

When were Mylar drumheads invented?

1953
(The first Mylar drumhead was made in 1953 by Jim Irwin, a chemical engineer for what is now known as the 3M Company, for the jazz drummer Sonny Greer, according to “The Drum Book,” published by Geoff Nicholls in 1997, and the 2007 Encyclopedia of Percussion, edited by John H. Beck.)

What drum heads did John Bonham use?

Remo drumheads
Bonham mainly used Remo drumheads across his career. He used Coated Remo Emperor drumheads for batter toms and bass drum, and Coated Remo Ambassador resonant heads on his toms.

Do drum heads matter?

Clearer heads tend to sound brighter and more open. Which style is right for you comes down to a matter of personal taste. Coated heads are great for snare drums and critical if you play with brushes.Coated heads on toms tend to make the drums a bit warmer, while clear tom heads will give you more attack.