Evans Black Chrome Series: Bold Looks, Aggressive Sound

The Black Chrome series by Evans is engineered for drummers who demand both an eye-catching appearance and a robust, punchy tone from their toms. These heads are built to withstand aggressive playing styles while delivering a focused, deep sound.

Standard Tom Pack (12", 13", 16")

The "ETP-CHR-S" indicates an "Evans Tom Pack - Chrome - Standard." This pack conveniently includes three of the most common tom sizes found on a standard drum kit: 12 inches, 13 inches, and 16 inches. This allows drummers to outfit their entire tom setup with matching heads.

Unique Double-Ply Construction with Opposing Films

The core of the Black Chrome's sound and durability lies in its distinctive two-ply design:

• Top Ply: A 7 mil (0.178 mm) optically clear film on the outside. This clear layer contributes to the head's bright initial attack and its reflective, mirror-like appearance.

• Bottom Ply: A 7.5 mil (0.19 mm) matte black film on the inside. This slightly thicker black ply is crucial for adding warmth, depth, and the characteristic dark aesthetic.

• Total Thickness: Approximately 14.5 mil (combined). This robust thickness provides exceptional durability, designed to stand up to heavy hitting.

• Opposing Films: The use of two different film types and thicknesses inherently helps to shorten sustain and control unwanted overtones, focusing the drum's sound without the need for additional internal dampening rings or gels.

Striking Black Chrome Finish

The most visually distinguishing feature is the semi-reflective, mirror-like black chrome appearance. This finish makes drums look incredibly bold and unique, especially under stage lights, adding a significant aesthetic edge to any drum kit. The top surface is uncoated, maximizing attack and allowing the unique visual properties to shine.

Level 360 Technology for Enhanced Performance

Like all modern Evans drumheads, the Black Chrome series incorporates Level 360 Technology. This innovative collar design ensures:

• Perfect Fit: The head seats evenly and consistently on the drum's bearing edge, making installation easy.

• Effortless Tuning: Promotes more consistent tension across the head, making tuning quicker and more stable.

• Extended Pitch Range: Allows drummers to achieve a wider spectrum of usable tones from their drums.

• Optimized Sound Quality: Ensures full contact with the drum shell for maximum resonance and articulation.

Sound Characteristics

The Evans Black Chrome drumheads deliver a distinct sound profile:

• Deep, Dark, and Punchy: Designed to accentuate mid-to-low frequencies, transforming even smaller toms into powerful, deep-voiced drums.

• Fast, Cutting Attack: The uncoated, optically clear top ply provides a sharp and immediate stick response.

• Focused, Shortened Sustain: The two-ply construction with opposing films effectively controls sustain and overtones, leading to a tighter, more articulate sound with less ringing.

• Robust Tone: Delivers a full, powerful sound that cuts through the mix without sounding muddy.

Intended Use

The Evans ETP-CHR-S Black Chrome tom pack is ideal for:

• Heavy Hitters: Their extreme durability makes them perfect for drummers who play aggressively.

• Aggressive Styles: Highly suited for genres such as Rock, Metal, Progressive, and Gospel where powerful, deep tones and a fast response are crucial.

• Visually Conscious Drummers: For those who want their kit to look as bold and distinctive as it sounds.

• Studio Work: The controlled and punchy sound can be very beneficial in recording environments where overtone management is important.

Durability

These heads are built for longevity. The robust two-ply construction with the specific film combination makes them remarkably durable, standing up to the rigors of frequent and aggressive playing.