{"product_id":"evans-b14hbg-peau-hydraulic-noire-14-347538","title":"B14HBG - HYDRAULIC BLACK 14","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Evans Hydraulic Blue is one of the brand's most iconic heads, with an immediately recognizable sonic signature: a powerful, dark, and very controlled sound. Within the Evans universe, the Hydraulic range is positioned as a direct response to drummers seeking maximum control without additional accessories, while maintaining a clear acoustic feel. Evans relies on over 60 years of innovation, having notably made history with the first synthetic drumhead and series that have become benchmarks such as EMAD, Hydraulic, and UV1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snare drumhead is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers who want to quickly achieve a usable sound with minimal tuning effort. It is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, hard rock, punk, aggressive pop, and any situation where a snare that remains \u003cstrong\u003edense, stable, and free of intrusive overtones\u003c\/strong\u003e is desired, even at high volume or during rehearsals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe uniqueness of the Hydraulic lies in its \u003cstrong\u003ethin oil layer\u003c\/strong\u003e placed between two film plies: this construction acts as an integrated damping system that significantly reduces sustain and simplifies resonance control. The head is made in the USA and incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eLevel 360\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, designed to improve seating on the bearing edge, facilitate mounting, and promote more consistent tuning across the drum shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a snare drum, the Evans Hydraulic Blue delivers a \u003cstrong\u003every controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e response: the attack remains present, but overtones are quickly contained, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003edry, deep, and powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e sound. This head naturally emphasizes the \"body\" of the shell rather than persistent high frequencies, a character often sought to recapture the aesthetic of early 70s rock recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the snare shell material, the result varies: on a maple snare, the sound is warmer and rounder; on birch, the attack is more direct and focused; on a metal snare, the Hydraulic helps \u003cstrong\u003etame\u003c\/strong\u003e the natural brightness for a more compact sound. In all cases, it allows playing loudly while maintaining a controlled sound, particularly appreciated in live and rehearsal settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSnare drum\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e14 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSmooth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eTwin Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:3;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e2 plies of 7 mil each\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1 snare drumhead\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:2;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eLevel 360\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Evans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361378783507,"sku":"347538","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/4ce78883c3ec7a3f2271f6ab918fa4813fc4b45e_B14HBG.jpg?v=1792639331","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/evans-b14hbg-hydraulic-black-14-347538","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}