New Drumheads from Evans

July 10, 1998 --

Power Center

Heads Available: Power Center Snare Drumhead, White with clear "Power Circle," Clear Coating.

Size: 14" ($21.75)

Description: A single ply, 10 mil, coated snare head With a unique 5" clear Mylar(R) "Power Circle" attached with extra grip adhesive to the top center position of the head. This snare head has the bright, open sound of a single ply head with the durability of a 2-ply head. The Power Circle will not peel off or shatter during play.

Retro Screen Bass Drumhead

Heads Available: Retro Screen Front Bass Drumhead, Black

Sizes: 18" ($38.00), 20" ($40.00), 22" ($42.50), 24" ($47.50), 26" ($54.00)

Description: The Retro Screen replaces the Front bass drumhead and reproduces the single-head bass drum sound of the late '60s and early '70s, but provides a much more modern look than having no Front head at all. Made From a mesh that does not resonate when the batter head is struck, the Retro Screen increases attack and projection. The Retro Screen is Formed like a Mylar(R) bass drumhead and glued into the bass drum hoop. It is put on the bass drum like a normal head.

EQ4 Batter Bass Drumhead

Heads Available - EQ4 Batter, Clear or Coated

Sizes: 18" ($38.00), 20" ($40.00), 22" ($42.50), 24" ($47.50). 26" ($54.00)

Description: A single ply, 10 mil bass drumhead with a larger, non-removable muffle ring (different from other EQ heads). The muffle ring varies in width depending on the diameter of the head to keep the sound consistent. There are no dry vents. The EQ4 has a punchy, solid attack and more low end.

ee the Evans website at http://www.daddario.com/Evans.html.