Evans Hydraulic Blue 12″ Tom Batter Drumhead

Evans Hydraulic Blue 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12HB): Deep Tone, Short Sustain, and Classic Wet Sound

The Evans Hydraulic Blue 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12HB) is a unique and popular choice for drummers seeking a deep, fat, and extremely short-sustaining tone with a wet, “70s rock” sound, along with a distinctive aesthetic. Engineered with a thin layer of oil between two plies, this head effectively eliminates unwanted overtones and provides a punchy, fundamental pitch, making it ideal for studio recording and live performances where a controlled, vintage-style sound is desired. Its blue finish offers a cool visual appeal while maintaining excellent sound characteristics.

Key Features for Fat Sound and Controlled Response

The TT12HB drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Two-Ply Film Construction with Oil Layer: This head features two plies of film (7mil outer and 6.5mil inner) with a thin layer of oil sandwiched in between. This unique construction is the core of its sound, providing an ultra-controlled, fat, and “wet” tone with a characteristic short sustain and minimal overtones, particularly effective for taming the natural resonance of a 12-inch tom.

• Blue Finish: The translucent blue finish provides a unique visual aesthetic while still allowing for a clear, defined attack and projection of the drum’s fundamental pitch.

• Deep, Fat Tone and Extremely Short Sustain: Designed to deliver a quintessential deep and punchy sound, this head effectively chokes out sustain and unwanted ring, providing a tight, percussive “thud.” This makes it excellent for fast fills and grooves where individual notes need to be distinctly heard without lingering resonance.

• Level 360 Technology: Incorporates Evans’ revolutionary Level 360 Technology. This innovative collar design ensures a perfectly level fit on the drum shell’s bearing edge, maximizing contact all around the drum. This results in easier tuning, an extended pitch range, and optimized sound quality and response across all tension points.

• Durable Construction: While primarily known for its sound, the two-ply construction offers good durability for its application, capable of withstanding consistent playing.

• Versatile Application: Its distinctive deep, wet, and controlled characteristics make it exceptionally versatile for genres requiring a tight, studio-ready sound, including classic rock, funk, R&B, and fusion, or any style where eliminating sustain and achieving a fat, punchy tom sound are paramount.

• Made in USA: All Evans drumheads are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA, upholding high standards of quality and consistency in their manufacturing process.

The Evans Hydraulic Blue 12-inch Tom Batter Drumhead (TT12HB) is a dependable choice for drummers seeking a uniquely controlled, deep, and vintage-flavored tom sound with extremely short sustain, making it an excellent option for specific musical styles and recording scenarios, now with an iconic blue look.