Heads
Head 14'' Super Nylon
€27.10*
Fibreglass coated 14'' supernylon superior head for charuto / repique mor, surdo or timbal - ContemporâneaDurable, strong, thick drum head with rich mids; fibreglass coating filters out unwanted overtones. Supernylon heads are made of a foil 32% times thicker than standard heads and have a special fibreglass coating on the underside producing a specific sound characteristic: reduced overtones, amplified mids, powerful sound. Super nylon heads are also particularly durable. Super nylon heads are always meant to be superior heads (batter heads), as they vibrate less due to their thick foil and their coating and they are therefore not suitable as resonance heads.Good to know:Give your head some time to settle! You will notice that there is a lot of strange sounds going on when you put on a new head. At first, a new drum head might sound a bit squeaky, until it gets used to the tension and the rim, it will stretch and eventually settle nicely onto the rim and into the hardware. In short - give it some time! A new head needs a few rehearsals until it sounds really good. A super nylon head is suitable for you if you like rich, strong and overtone-poor sound and you are looking for an especially durable head.
Head 14'' Nylon
€16.50*
Single-layered 14“ nylon head by Contemporânea for charuto, caixa (superior- and resonance head), snare (superior head), timbal, small surdo
A simple one-layer nylon head, easy to play and a standard drum head type by Contemporânea - this thinner version of drum heads is extremely responsive with a clean and clear intentionally overtone-rich sound, as thinner heads produce stronger vibration compared to thicker heads. A thin nylon head might be a great option for you if you like clean sound and if you are looking for an easy-to-play head.A good option e.g. for timbal players whose technique is still not so experienced as the head reacts fast and easy. You can also use it as a regular batter head or also as a resonance head on a Samba Reggae snare drum, and it goes perfectly as superior and/or resonance head on a charuto (14'' repinique). Even for small 14'' surdos, this head is a common option.
You will notice that between putting a new head on and playing on it for a while the sound will change positively. A new head might sound a bit whiny in the beginning, but as soon as it gets used to the tension and the rim of the shell, the sound will settle. As usual - good things are worth waiting for. A thin nylon head is suitable for you if you like the clear and light sound and if you want a head with an easy response.
Head 14'' Nylon P3
€11.90*
14“ P3 head (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - IZZO Thick or thin?P3 heads are thicker (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P2 heads, which is why they sound more saturated, they have less overtones and transmit an almost matt tone because they vibrate less than a thin head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. A thicker head might last a few gigs longer, but the difference is probably not to be mentioned. Resonance head or batter head?P3 heads are ideal batter heads. Combine a P3 batter head on your charuto or surdo de mor with a P2 resonance head. It is also a good option for timbal heads. 14'' caixas or snare drums sometimes prefer the coated version and the really thin resonance head instead of a P2.Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' Nylon GP3 high edge
€8.00*
12“ GP3 head for caixa / repinique / timbal (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - GOPE
GP3 heads are thick, single-layered synthetic heads with a saturated sound, medium bass character and very little overtones. They produce a full, strong and almost matt tone due to their thickness and vibration behaviour - thick heads vibrate less than than thin heads. A special feature of the GP3 heads is the distance between the aluminium rim and and the surface of the head which is larger, compared to other brands, meaning that the head will settle well on your instrument shell straight away.
Resonance head or batter head?GP3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. For a resonance head, a thinner option will vibrate stronger and in combination with a GP3 batter head produce a nicer sound.
Give it some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.
In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 14'' Nylon GP3
€10.00*
14“ GP3 head for snare / timbal / surdo / charuto (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - GOPEGP3 heads are thick, single-layered synthetic heads with a saturated sound, medium bass character and very little overtones. They produce a full, strong and almost matt tone due to their thickness and vibration behaviour - thick heads vibrate less than than thin heads. A special feature of the GP3 heads is the distance between the aluminium rim and and the surface of the head which is larger, compared to other brands, meaning that the head will settle well on your instrument shell straight away.Resonance head or batter head?GP3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. For a resonance head, a thinner option will vibrate stronger and in combination with a GP3 batter head produce a nicer sound.Give it some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 14'' resonance
€10.00*
Thin resonance head for 14'' snare / caixa - IZZO
Resonating head / transparent, for Samba Reggae & Maracatu snare / caixa
Head 12'' Super Nylon
€15.00*
12" Supernylon head by Ivsom, percussion head for caixa, repinique, charutinho, timbal, repique mor etc.Fibreglass coated head with dry, short and crisp sound characteristics. The fibreglass coating on the underside filters out unwanted overtones, so if you like your sound nice and rock-dry and crisp - this is your go-to. Not suitable as a resonance head!
Head 12'' Nylon
€10.00*
Playing- or resonance head for 12" caixa or repiniqueCaixa head Ivsom - repinique head Ivsom
Head 13'' Nylon P2
€8.00*
13“ P2 head (P2 - 190 micron: 0,19mm) - IZZO
Thin or thick?P2 heads are thinner (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P3 heads, which is why they sound lighter, they have more overtones and transmit sound easier because they vibrate stronger than a thick head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. Some percussionists play a thin head just as long as a thicker one.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' Nylon P3
€10.00*
12“ P3 head (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - TIMBRA
Caixa and repinique head
Thick or thin?P3 heads are thicker (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P2 heads, which is why they sound more saturated, they have less overtones and transmit an almost matt tone because they vibrate less than a thin head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last.
Resonance head or batter head?P3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. You can combine a P3 batter head perfectly with a P2 resonance head.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' Nylon P2
€7.60*
12“ P2 head (P2 - 190 micron: 0,19mm) - IZZO
Classical head for caixa and repinique
Thin or thick?P2 heads are thinner (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P3 heads, which is why they sound lighter, they have more overtones and transmit sound easier because they vibrate stronger than a thick head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. Some percussionists play a thin head just as long as a thicker one.
Resonance head or batter head?Basically and in most cases you can use P2 heads for both. They are suitable for batter- or resonance sides of a (Rio-style) caixa or repinique or also for a small timba or a repique de mão. Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.
In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Damper Gel Pads box of 10, transparent
€13.00*
Slapklatz round damper gel pads - box with set of 10, colour: transparentSound control for your drums: Get control over unwanted overtones, muffle your surdo, reduce overtone frequences on your caixa and fine-tune the sound on any drum with a synthetic head.What is Slapklatz? Have you not sometimes wished to know a quick, easy and cheap method to muffle your drums and get a better sound? The handy little damper gel pads are a great solution! No more fiddling around with sticky gaffa tape and masking techniques. The pads are especially designed for drum heads, easy to put on and take off, reuse and clean. They minimise overtones, are autoadhesive, shorten unwanted sustain and thicken the vibration behaviour of your drum head. Ideal for surdo and caixa or snare, but basiscally for any drum with a synthetic head.
How to use:Take the pads you want to use from the box and place them on the edge of the batter head (the one you will be playing on). If you want to use several pads, place on on the opposite side of eachother on the edge of the head (not touching the rim).Larger gel pads muffle stronger. Several smaller pads have a more even effect than a single large one. Use on any instrument with a synthetic head, e.g. surdo, caixa / snare, repinique, pandeiro with nylon head, timbal, repique de mão. Try it out - if it sounds right, it is right!Care instructions:Rinse with some soap unter the tap.Weather:Rain will not affect the Slapklatz whilst you should avoid leaving the gel pads in direct sun or in hot places (sun-heated car, on a radiator) which will cause damage.The set has 10 gel pads: 6 x small, 2 x medium and 2 x large
Head 14'' Nylon P2
€9.30*
14“ P2 head (P2 - 190 micron: 0,19mm) - IZZO
Thin or thick?P2 heads are thinner (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P3 heads, which is why they sound lighter, they have more overtones and transmit sound easier because they vibrate stronger than a thick head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. Some percussionists play a thin head just as long as a thicker one.
Resonance head or batter head?14'' P2 heads are suitable for both sides of your charuto or small surdo. For your timbal this is a good option, too. For 14'' caixas or snare drums with snare wires, a thinner resonance head will be the better solution.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' Nylon P3
€9.20*
12“ P3 head (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - IZZOClassical caixa and repinique head
Thick or thin?P3 heads are thicker (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P2 heads, which is why they sound more saturated, they have less overtones and transmit an almost matt tone because they vibrate less than a thin head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. A thicker head might last a few gigs longer, but the difference is probably not to be mentioned.
Resonance head or batter head?P3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. You can combine a P3 batter head perfectly with a P2 resonance head.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 13'' Nylon P3
€10.00*
13“ P3 head (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - IZZO
Thick or thin?P3 heads are thicker (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P2 heads, which is why they sound more saturated, they have less overtones and transmit an almost matt tone because they vibrate less than a thin head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. A thicker head might last a few gigs longer, but the difference is probably not to be mentioned.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 10'' Nylon
€13.30*
Single-layered 10 “ nylon head by Contemporânea for repiniques, caixas and pandeirosSingle-layered nylon heads are the thinner standard version by Contemporânea and are very responsive with a clear, light sound and intentionally rich in overtones due to their vibrating stronger than thicker heads. This head is a good standard option for 10'' repiniques and caixas, or for Pagode style pandeiros. You will notice that between putting a new head on and playing on it for a while the sound will change positively. A new head might sound a bit whiny in the beginning, but as soon as it gets used to the tension and the rim of the shell, the sound will settle. As usual - good things are worth waiting for. A thin nylon head is suitable for you if you like the clear and light sound and if you want a head with an easy response.For repiniques, you can use this head as superior head to play on as well as a resonance head.
Head 10'' Super Nylon
€16.20*
Fibreglass coated 10'' supernylon superior head for caixa, repinique and pandeiro - ContemporâneaDurable, strong, thick drum head with rich mids; fibreglass coating filters out unwanted overtones and reflects a balanced, strong sound. Supernylon heads are made of a foil 32% times thicker than standard heads and have a special fibreglass coating on the underside producing a specific sound characteristic: reduced overtones, amplified mids, powerful sound. Super nylon heads are also particularly durable. Super nylon heads are always meant to be superior heads (batter heads), as they vibrate less due to their thick foil and their coating and they are therefore not suitable as resonance heads.Good to know:Give your head some time to settle! You will notice that there is a lot of strange sounds going on when you put on a new head. At first, a new drum head might sound a bit squeaky, until it gets used to the tension and the rim, it will stretch and eventually settle nicely onto the rim and into the hardware. In short - give it some time! A new head needs a few rehearsals until it sounds really good. A super nylon head is suitable for you if you like rich, strong and overtone-poor sound and you are looking for an especially durable head.
Head 12'' cristal
€18.00*
Transparent single-ply nylon head 12'' - Cristal series from GopeCrisp sounds for all kinds of instruments from 12" pandeiros, repiques de mão and rebolos to caixas, repinqiues and timbals. Transparent heads are eye-catchers because you can see what is happening in the instrument: With instruments like the pandeiro or repique de mão, for example - what is the holding hand doing, are contrarhythms being played or tapped from the inside, etc.? Cristal heads from Gope are single-ply synthetic heads with crisp sound characteristics and a stylish look!
Head 10'' Nylon P2
€6.00*
10“ P2 head (P2 - 190 micron: 0,19mm) - IZZO
Thin or thick?P2 heads are thinner (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P3 heads, which is why they sound lighter, they have more overtones and transmit sound easier because they vibrate stronger than a thick head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. Some percussionists play a thin head just as long as a thicker one.Resonance head or batter head?You can use P2 heads for both. They are suitable for batter- or resonance sides of a caixa or repinique or also for a small timba or a repique de mão.Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' Nylon
€15.50*
Single-layered 12 “ nylon head by Contemporânea for repinique, caixa, repique de mão, 12'' timbal etc.A once and for all drum head! 12'' heads is probably the most commonly used size for repiniques and caixas, which is why a 12'' head belongs in every sambista emergency spare part set! Last but not least this head has top sound qualities and can be used on both sides of your caixa or repinique (batter- and resonance head approved). Single-layered nylon heads are the thinner standard version by Contemporânea and are very responsive with a clear, light sound and intentionally rich in overtones due to their vibrating stronger than thicker heads. This head is a standard option for 12'' repiniques and caixas. You will notice that between putting a new head on and playing on it for a while the sound will change positively. A new head might sound a bit whiny in the beginning, but as soon as it gets used to the tension and the rim of the shell, the sound will settle. As usual - good things are worth waiting for. A thin nylon head is suitable for you if you like the clear and light sound and if you want a head with an easy response.Make sure to have a spare single layer 12'' in your gig bag, like this you have a spare for both sides of your instrument and are prepared for all eventualities!
Head 12'' Super Nylon
€23.30*
Fibreglass coated 12'' supernylon superior head for caixa and repinique - ContemporâneaDurable, strong, thick drum head with rich mids; fibreglass coating filters out unwanted overtones. Supernylon heads are made of a foil 32% times thicker than standard heads and have a special fibreglass coating on the underside producing a specific sound characteristic: reduced overtones, amplified mids, powerful sound. Super nylon heads are also particularly durable. Super nylon heads are always meant to be superior heads (batter heads), as they vibrate less due to their thick foil and their coating and they are therefore not suitable as resonance heads.Good to know:Give your head some time to settle! You will notice that there is a lot of strange sounds going on when you put on a new head. At first, a new drum head might sound a bit squeaky, until it gets used to the tension and the rim, it will stretch and eventually settle nicely onto the rim and into the hardware. In short - give it some time! A new head needs a few rehearsals until it sounds really good. A super nylon head is suitable for you if you like rich, strong and overtone-poor sound and you are looking for an especially durable head.
Custom head with print 12''
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€13.88*
Custom heads with your Samba band logo - top quality transfer prints for your drum headsGet your Samba logo printed on your drum heads! We transfer-print your logo in top quality and brilliant, photorealistic colours. With our state-of-the-art printing technique, the colour won't rub and the colour has no impact on the sound quality. No colour wear-and-tear!A visual kick for your bateria - authentic look like in Rio and Salvador!We print your custom samba skins using state-of-the-art printing technology. The printing colour is sublimated into the surface by heat and is therefore absolutely abrasion-resistant. For printing, we use high-quality P3 drumheads from Izzo without a brand logo so that your design is displayed without any distractions!We print on drum heads from 6'' - 24'' diameter.How to order custom heads:Choose the right size and quantity of heads and add them to your shopping cartPlease scroll down for the data sheet and the print specifications. Make sure that your files match our specifications or we won't be able to process your files.Please email us your design file to print@kalango.com or upload it via wetransfer.com If this is your first time ordering customs heads, we recommend that you order a sample in one size before ordering larger quantities. Custom heads are made to measure products. Cancellation of orders or exchange is not possible. We will only start production after the payment has been completed.
Variants from €10.52*
Custom sheet with print
From
€9.93*
Samba / band logo prints on polyester vinyl sheets - easy to mount logo laminate for drum headsHaving your band logo on your drum heads has become a standard outfit for samba groups. We make sure you get your logo prints in top quality and brilliant, photo-realistic colours. Thanks to the latest printing technology, the colour of all our prints is abrasion-resistant and stays where it belongs - on the drumhead. The foil is thin but durable.Logo laminate prints are an easy and affordable way to get your band logo on surdo heads. The logo foil is printed true to colour via transfer print and can then simply be placed over the drumhead. The foil is only 0,125mm thin, so it fits easily over the drumhead and under the hardware. The colour is abrasion resistant! We print your design with high-tec transfer printers in photo-realistical quality on a suitable and tested vinyl. Now, finally, the Rio sambistas among you can also have their logo on hide heads, without any sticker residues or colour abrasion from screen printing. Our foil is not self-adhesive but is simply placed over the upper nylon head or natural skin. We will prepare your vinyl with a marked line that indicates the border of the vinyl and the trim line. The foils are best suited for all single layer drum heads.How it worksWe send you the uncut foil prints in the sizes you order.The trim line is marked, simply cut out along the dotted line with normal scissors (the marking is always outside the print area), please also see our instruction video.Unscrew the nuts and remove the rim from the batter head, put the foil over the drumhead and mount the hardware back on again. The rim will hold the foil, so it doesn't slip.Tighten up the nuts and tune your surdo like you usually do - done!For which instruments are custom vinyl prints suitable for?You can use the vinyls on basically any instrument from 6'' to 24''. However, due to their sound features, the foils are particularly suitable for surdos, as the vinyl muffles the sound slightly, taking out unwanted overtones and producing warm, strong bass lines, similar to double-ply heads.Very suitable for surdos with normal single-layer nylon heads.Very well suited for surdos with natural skins (hide heads).Moderately suitable for korino, inverted korino heads and all types of double-ply heads (hydraulic etc.), as these heads are already double-ply. Adding a third layer might muffle the head too strong.Moderately suitable for coated heads such as supernylon or Dupont Nomex. The sound will appear very muffled as the head cannot vibrate sufficiently. If this is the sound feature you're looking for, go for it anyways :)Great option for full-surface printing on drum heads from size 6''-20''.Can also be used for smaller 6''-12'' diameter instruments. The sound will be slightly muffled and drier. If you prefer thinner heads soundwise, get your logo printed on our regular custom heads instead.Logo prints on vinyl sheets - especially suitable for surdosprintable surdo sizes: 14''-24''Full-surface print till 20'', i.e. printable all the way to the outer trim. Make sure that your main motifs stay in the inner area of the rim so that they are not covered by the tension ring when you mount the hardware on the vinyl.22'' and 24'' sizes have a limited print area, please see our data sheet for details.You design - we print!photo-realistic printsno ink abrasionfull-surface prints possible till 20''especially suitable for all single layer, uncoated drum headsalso suitable for natural skins / hide headseasy and quick to mountthe optical kick for your bateria - authentic look like in RioAll our custom samba print products are special custom-made items. We use the latest printing techniques with state-of-the-art technical equipment. The printing ink is sublimated into the surface of the skin and is therefore absolutely abrasion-resistant. For the printing we use high quality, transparent vinyl with a thickness of 0,125.Being flat, the foil can be printed right to the edge.Quick and easy online orderingHow to order:- Please be sure to check our data sheet (scroll down to the data sheet PDF download) so that we can ensure the best possible print results.- Create one graphical file per head size- Select your vinyls in the correct size and quantity and add to your shopping cart- Please make sure that your file corresponds to the specifications on the data sheet, otherwise we might not be able to process it.- Complete your order and email us your files to print@kalango.com. For larger files we recommend wetransfer.com.We recommend that you order a sample in one size first before placing a larger order. This way you can check the print result before ordering bigger quantities in different sizes.Custom samba vinyls are made to order. Cancellation or exchange is excluded. Production will only start after payment has been received in full.
available as a variant
Head 14'' resonance
€15.50*
Resonance head for snare 14''
Razor-thin resonant head for snares with snare wires. Supports and amplifies frequencies generated on the batter head. Together with the strong Contemporânea shells, this resonance head brings out the best in your snare. A good and well-tuned resonance head will influence the whole sound spectrum of your snare and thus significantly determines the sound character.
Head 10'' Nylon P3
€7.00*
10“ P3 head (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - IZZO
Thick or thin?P3 heads are thicker (P2='grossa'; P3='supergrossa') than P2 heads, which is why they sound more saturated, they have less overtones and transmit an almost matt tone because they vibrate less than a thin head. The thickness of a head has only little influence in how long it may last. A thicker head might last a few gigs longer, but the difference is probably not to be mentioned.
Resonance head or batter head?P3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. You can combine a P3 batter head perfectly with a P2 resonance head.
Take some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 12'' resonance
€24.00*
Resonance head 12"Thin resonance head for 12" snares, strong vibration reproduction for snare wires
Head 12'' resonance
€9.80*
Thin resonance head for 12'' snare / caixa - IZZO
Resonating head / transparent, for Samba Reggae & Maracatu snare / caixa
Head 12'' resonance
€10.00*
12" resonance head for caixaThin resonance head for 12" caixa with snare wires. Thin, single-ply resonance heads stand for well-defined overtones. In combination with the right batter head, you can create your own personal sound with this resonance head.
Head 12'' Super Nylon
€20.80*
Super Nylon high-tec head 12‘’ laminated with Dupont Nomex fibre Medium-thick head made of Dupont Nomex fibre for extra dry, crisp sounds and few overtones. Haptically, the head can be described as somewhere between a coated and a glass fibre head. The surface is slightly textured and feels a bit like paper, which filters unwanted vibrations and takes out overtones. The skin is thin enough to convey nice mids and is suitable for the usual Brazilian street Samba and Samba Reggae as well as for modern styles and funky grooves.Nomex paper from Dupont is a heat-resistant, flame-retardant material used in high-performance applications such as electrical insulation and protective clothing.
Head 10'' Nylon GP3
€8.50*
10“ GP3 Fell for repinque / repique de mão / timbal / pandeiro (P3 - 250 Micron: 0,25mm) - GOPEGP3 heads are thick, single-layered synthetic heads with a saturated sound, medium bass character and very little overtones. They produce a full, strong and almost matt tone due to their thickness and vibration behaviour - thick heads vibrate less than than thin heads. A special feature of the GP3 heads is the distance between the aluminium rim and and the surface of the head which is larger, compared to other brands, meaning that the head will settle well on your instrument shell straight away.
Resonance head or batter head?GP3 heads are ideally used as batter heads. For a resonance head, a thinner option will vibrate stronger and in combination with a GP3 batter head produce a nicer sound.
Give it some time:The life career of a head begins with the moment you put it on your drum for the first time. Each time you tune it, the head will fit itself more comfortably onto the rim of shell being the base for the head. Also in terms of sound, time has an effect on every head. New heads often sound a bit whiny when freshly fitted onto the drum. But after a short break-in time and regular playing, the sound will quickly improve. A new head also will lift the rim higher. Each time you tune your drum, the head will sit itself lower down on the base and the rim can settle.
In short:New head - high rim, whiny sound.After a break-in time - low rim, nice sound.
Head 14'' Super Nylon
€29.60*
Super Nylon high-tec head 14‘’ laminated with Dupont Nomex fibreMedium-thick head made of Dupont Nomex fibre for extra dry, crisp sounds and few overtones. Haptically, the head can be described as somewhere between a coated and a glass fibre head. The surface is slightly textured and feels a bit like paper, which filters unwanted vibrations and takes out overtones. The skin is thin enough to convey nice mids and is suitable for the usual Brazilian street Samba and Samba Reggae as well as for modern styles and funky grooves. Nomex paper from Dupont is a heat-resistant, flame-retardant material used in high-performance applications such as electrical insulation and protective clothing.
Get exactly the sound you want - caixa and snare heads in different thicknesses or coatings.