Evans B10G1 Coated 10" Drumhead

Evans G1 Series: Classic Single-Ply Warmth

The G1 series is a foundational line within Evans' drumhead offerings, representing a classic single-ply design. It's known for allowing the natural resonance and tone of the drum shell to shine through, providing an open, vibrant, and articulate sound.

10-inch Diameter for Rack Toms

The "10" in "B10G1" signifies that this is a 10-inch diameter drumhead. This is a very common size for a rack tom, often serving as the smallest or second smallest tom in a standard drum kit setup.

Single-Ply, 10-mil Film Construction

The B10G1 is constructed from a single ply of 10-mil (0.25mm) film.

• Single-Ply: This construction promotes maximum resonance, sensitivity, and sustain, giving the drum an open and lively sound.

• 10-mil Thickness: This is a versatile and durable thickness for single-ply heads, offering a good balance of attack, projection, and responsiveness.

Coated Finish for Warmth and Brush Response

The "B10G1" indicates a coated finish. This is Evans' signature textured, napped white coating applied to the head's surface. The coating serves several purposes:

• Warmth and Focus: It subtly dampens higher-frequency overtones, resulting in a warmer, drier, and more focused tone with enhanced depth.

• Brush Playability: The textured surface is ideal for playing with brushes, providing a smooth and consistent "swish" sound, a crucial characteristic for jazz and other nuanced styles.

• Softened Attack: The coating slightly mellows the stick attack compared to a clear head, making the initial impact less bright.

Level 360 Technology for Optimal Fit and Tuning

Like all modern Evans drumheads, the B10G1 features Level 360 Technology. This innovative collar design ensures:

• Perfect Seating: The head sits evenly and completely around the drum's bearing edge, making installation effortless.

• Effortless Tuning: The improved contact allows the head to tune up more easily and consistently across its entire surface.

• Extended Pitch Range: Drummers can achieve a wider array of usable pitches from their drum, from deep, resonant lows to crisp, articulate highs.

• Optimized Sound Quality: Consistent head-to-shell contact leads to superior resonance and a truer, more powerful sound from the drum shell.

Sound Characteristics

The Evans B10G1 Coated drumhead typically produces a sound that is:

• Warm and Open: The combination of single-ply construction and coating results in a rich, resonant tone.

• Expressive and Resonant: Allows the drum's natural voice to project fully, providing a wide dynamic range and natural sustain.

• Balanced Attack and Sustain: Offers a clear initial stick impact followed by a natural, even decay.

• Sensitive: Responds well to a wide dynamic range, from light ghost notes to powerful accents.

• Focused: The coating provides subtle control over unwanted ringing, enhancing the clarity of the drum's fundamental note.

Intended Use

The B10G1 is primarily a tom batter drumhead (the head you strike on a tom drum). Its balanced characteristics make it highly versatile for:

• All Music Genres: A workhorse head suitable for jazz, gospel, pop, rock, R&B, fusion, and more.

• Open Tunings: Excellent for drummers who prefer a more resonant and less muffled drum sound, allowing the drum to sing.

• General Purpose: An outstanding default choice for rack tom batter heads due to its balanced warmth, resonance, and attack.

• Resonant Head: Can also be effectively used as a resonant (bottom) head on toms for an extremely open and sustained sound.

• Snare Drum Batter: Some drummers might even use it as a very open, sensitive snare batter head, though it's less common than on toms.