Evans B13DRY - GENERA DRY BATTER 13
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Essential Information About the EVANS Genera Dry 13 Snare Drumhead
Essential Information About the EVANS Genera Dry 13 Snare Drumhead
- Immediate harmonic control thanks to the internal floating dampening ring beneath the head, delivering a clear sound that is easy to mix.
- Dry version with decompression vents machined around the perimeter, ideal for reducing sustain and enhancing attack precision.
- Single 10-mil ply offering a sensitive response while maintaining powerful projection comparable to a double ply.
- EVANS manufacturing renowned for its consistency, designed and made in the USA with Level 360 technology.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
For over 60 years, EVANS has been a reference brand in the world of drumheads, with an approach focused on drummers' practical needs. The Genera Dry fits this philosophy: offering a snare drumhead designed to control harmonics and sustain without stifling dynamics. Within the range, it is positioned as a "studio-ready" and "live-friendly" solution, particularly appreciated when seeking a clean, controlled, and reproducible sound from one tuning to another.
Intended Users
The EVANS Genera Dry 13 is aimed at drummers from beginner to expert levels who want to quickly achieve a precise snare sound with fewer unwanted frequencies. It is well suited for live settings (where bleed and resonance can complicate sound capture) and studio environments. Style-wise, it excels in pop, rock, funk, gospel, RnB, and contemporary music, anywhere a clear backbeat, crisp rimshots, and well-defined attack are desired.
Features and Innovations
This head combines a single 10-mil ply film with a 2-mil internal harmonic dampening ring placed beneath the head. A key feature: the ring "vibrates with the head," allowing harmonic control while preserving a natural feel under the stick. The Dry variant adds small peripheral holes designed to vent some air and further reduce sustain: resulting in a shorter, more focused sound that often requires less external dampening accessories. Level 360 technology facilitates seating on the bearing edge and contributes to more even tension across the hoop.
Sound Characteristics
On a 13" snare, the Genera Dry emphasizes attack and clarity. Harmonics are quickly contained, producing a "drier," more precise tone with a better-defined fundamental pitch. Sustain is controlled without total muting: the head retains sensitivity, especially at low dynamics, while making rimshots and accents very manageable.
The single ply favors responsiveness and nuanced response, while the internal dampening system and Dry vents deliver a tighter, cleaner sound, particularly useful with medium to high tunings. The result is a snare drum that integrates easily into a mix, requiring less corrective EQ and offering a "finished sound" feel from the first minutes of setup.
Technical specifications
| Category | Snare drum | Diameter | 13 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | batter head for snare drum | Dry version | small holes on the edges to eliminate unwanted harmonics and make the sound more precise |
| Film | single 10-mil ply | Projection | power comparable to a double ply head |
| Internal dampener | 2-mil internal harmonic ring beneath the head (ring vibrates with the head) | Technology | Level 360 |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Evans B13DRY compatible with a 13-inch snare drum?
This batter head is designed for a 13-inch snare drum. Its 13-inch diameter must match the shell and snare hoop diameter.
What sound does a Genera Dry coated head produce on a 13-inch snare drum?
The coated finish and the 10-mil single ply film provide a defined attack and nuanced response. The 2-mil internal ring contains the overtones. The peripheral Dry vents shorten the sustain and enhance the fundamental pitch accuracy.
Are rimshots still controllable with this head?
Thanks to the 10-mil single ply and the internal dampener, rimshots and accents maintain a sharp attack while limiting unwanted frequencies.
What is the purpose of the small holes on the edge of the Genera Dry?
The peripheral holes on the Dry version release some air to reduce unwanted overtones. The sound becomes shorter and more focused, especially with medium to high tunings.
What does the Level 360 technology offer on this Evans head?
Level 360 technology ensures the head sits evenly on the bearing edge and contributes to more consistent tension around the hoop.
