Evans G14 Dry 12-inch Tom/Snare Batter Drumhead (B12DRY): Enhanced Durability, Controlled Overtone, and Focused Tone

The Evans G14 Dry 12-inch Tom/Snare Batter Drumhead (B12DRY) is an exceptionally durable single-ply drumhead designed for drummers seeking a controlled, focused tone with significantly reduced overtones. Building on the robust 14mil film of the G14 series, this "Dry" version incorporates a series of precision-drilled vents around the perimeter. This unique combination provides enhanced durability and a fat, punchy sound, making it an excellent choice for studio recording or live situations where a tight, articulate, and overtone-free sound is paramount for a 12-inch drum.

Key Features for Articulate Sound and Reliable Performance

The B12DRY drumhead is engineered with specific attributes to deliver a consistent, high-performance sound:

• Single-Ply 14mil Film Construction: This head features a robust single 14mil ply of film. This thickness provides significantly enhanced durability compared to standard 10mil single-ply heads, delivering a fatter fundamental tone and a more controlled sustain, especially beneficial for a 12-inch drum.

• Precision-Drilled Dry Vents: The "Dry" aspect is achieved through small, precision-drilled vents located around the perimeter of the head. These vents effectively eliminate unwanted overtones and precisely control sustain, resulting in a very dry, articulate, and focused sound.

• Clear Finish: The clear finish provides a bright attack and allows for maximum clarity and projection of the drum's natural tone, while the dry vents manage the resonance.

• Focused Attack and Extremely Controlled Sustain: This head delivers a powerful, punchy attack with a noticeably short and focused sustain. The combination of the thick single ply and the dry vents ensures that the drum speaks quickly and precisely, without lingering resonance, which is ideal for intricate fills and fast patterns.

• 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.

• Enhanced Durability for Single-Ply: While being a single-ply head, its 14mil thickness provides superior durability compared to standard 10mil options, making it a reliable choice for drummers who play with consistent force.

• Versatile Application: Its dry, controlled, and articulate characteristics make it exceptionally versatile for genres requiring a tight, studio-ready sound, including rock, pop, funk, R&B, and studio recording, or any style where eliminating unwanted resonance and maximizing clarity are crucial for a 12-inch tom or snare.

• 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 G14 Dry 12-inch Tom/Snare Batter Drumhead (B12DRY) is a dependable choice for drummers seeking a durable, articulate, and powerfully controlled drum sound with minimal overtones, making it an excellent option for demanding musical situations and recording environments where a very dry and focused 12-inch drum is desired.