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Description

The Evans Genera Clear Resonant drumhead is a versatile addition to any drummer's toolkit, designed to enhance your kit's sound with its brilliant projection and clarity. This single-ply, 10-mil drumhead offers bright overtones that bring out high-end brilliance without compromising on the sustain that drummers demand. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, the Genera Clear Resonant ensures that your sound cuts through with clarity and precision.

Crafted with Evans' renowned commitment to quality, these drumheads are made in their state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring each head delivers consistent performance and durability. Ideal for the bottom of your toms, these heads are especially suited for players seeking strong upper-midrange tones that complement 2-ply batter heads. Available in a range of sizes from 8" to 18", the Genera Clear Resonant fits perfectly into any drum setup, from jazz to rock, ensuring your drums are always ready to shine.

Key Features:

  • 10-mil single-ply construction
  • Bright overtones for enhanced high-end brilliance
  • Powerful projection without sacrificing sustain
  • Strong upper-midrange tones
  • Available in sizes 8"–18"

Product specs

Batter/Resonant Resonant
Size 14"
Clear/Coated Clear
Thickness 10mil (1-ply)

FAQs

What is the tonal characteristic of the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head?

The Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head offers a bright, open tone with enhanced sustain, making it ideal for styles where clarity and projection are desired.

Is the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head suitable for all genres of music?

Yes, the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head is versatile and suitable for a wide range of genres, particularly those that benefit from a clear, articulate sound.

How does the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head affect the overall sound of my drum kit?

As a resonant head, it enhances the sustain and brightness of your drum kit, allowing for a more pronounced and lively sound.

What is the thickness of the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head?

The Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head is 10mil thick, providing a balance between durability and tonal clarity.

Can the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drum head be used as a batter head?

While primarily designed as a resonant head, it can be used as a batter head for a bright and open sound, though it may not provide the same durability as thicker batter heads.

Champaign Studios

Champaign Studios

Evans G12 Clear over Genera Resonant Example

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Evans G12 Clear over Genera Resonant Example

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Champaign Studios

Reviews

PROS

  • Easy to tune, enhances drum's natural full sound

  • Improves drum tone, making it deeper and punchier

  • Sustain resonance well, requires minimal tuning maintenance

  • Made in the USA, ensuring quality manufacturing

  • Affordable, offering cost-effective performance improvement

  • Suitable for both toms and snare, versatile usage

  • Retains high-frequency overtones, enhancing sound richness

  • Single ply thin head, provides precise tone control

  • Enhances drum sound, making it feel like a new set

CONS

  • Can be harder to tune on snare drums

  • Thickness may not suit all players' preferences

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Evans Genera Clear Resonant.

Comparisons

  • Genera Reso heads are noted for being brighter with more highs in sustain compared to G1s, which influences their pairing with different batter heads.

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  • EC2S heads are preferred for toms over EC Resos due to their built-in overtone control, reducing the need for additional dampening.

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User experience

  • Some drummers report Genera Reso heads dent more easily when mistakenly used as batter heads, indicating a potential difference in film durability compared to G1s.

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  • Owners recommend a "Falam" patch for bass drum heads to extend longevity, especially for drummers who play loudly and bury the beater.

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Use cases and applications

  • Genera Reso heads are considered superior when paired with double-ply batter heads, enhancing their overall sound profile.

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  • EC Resos are noted for making toms ring longer, which might not suit all recording scenarios, as some sound engineers might prefer heads with less sustain.

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Features and functionality

  • It’s observed that holding and tapping Genera Reso and G1 heads reveals a noticeable difference, suggesting varied material properties not clearly specified in product descriptions.

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  • EMAD bass drum heads are praised for their customizable muffling options, allowing drummers to adjust the amount of muffling attached to the head.

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My resonant drum heads on both Tama kits!

Artist usage

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See how Jojo Mayer uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

Jojo Mayer

Drummer

Vienna Art Orchestra

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On Jojo Mayer's website under his Tech Ryder for his band Nerve, he requests that he has Evans Genera clear resonant heads for his setup.

See how Scott Travis uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

Scott Travis

Drummer

Judas Priest

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Verified via Judas Priest Drumheads

In a letter from D'Addario:

"Looking back at some invoices, here’s what I got:

EC2 Clears for most tom batters, and EC Resos for the reso sides.

Some Super30s, Custom Pros and Blasters Snare Wires and a Hazy300 and 500 Snare Side Reso.

EMAD2 Clear and EQ3 Clear, as the bass batter with some aramid fiber patches."

See how John Sherman uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

John Sherman

Drummer

Red Fang

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video at 1:00 John Sherman tells about his drumheads

See how Jamison Ross uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

Jamison Ross

Singer, Drummer

Snarky Puppy

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Verified via Daddario

Jamison's Evans artist profile shows which heads he uses.

See how Matt Starr uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

Matt Starr

Drummer

Mr. Big

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video "Creating Impactful Drum Samples with Matt Starr" by Produce Like A Pro, Matt Starr is shown using the Evans Genera Clear Resonant drumhead, highlighting his previous endorsement of Evans Drumheads.

See how Mikhail Pendo uses Evans Genera Clear Resonant

Mikhail Pendo

Drummer, Composer

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Here you can see Evans drumheads on Mikhail's tom drums

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