Sparedrum AS06SW - 6" ALVERSTONE 1-PLY SMOOTH WHITE DRUMHEAD - 10 MIL
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Single ply 10 mil : direct response and natural feel under the stick
- Smooth white finish : smooth surface for precise and controlled attack
- Excellent attack with a medium sustain : ideal balance between definition and note length
- Premium drumhead also designed for Brazilian percussion (tamborim)
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
This drumhead is positioned as a premium solution within the family of smooth white synthetic heads, sought after for their versatility and consistent sound. Its 10 mil thickness makes it a popular standard when combining projection, control, and controlled note duration.
Target Users for This Drum/Instrument
It is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want a reliable head for a snare drum, toms, or to optimize resonance response. It is particularly suitable for contexts where attack clarity is essential: pop, rock, funk, contemporary music, as well as Brazilian percussion practices on the tamborim.
Features and Innovations
The single ply construction and smooth white finish promote quick vibration with an even feel across the entire surface. Usable both as a batter head (snare and toms) and as a resonant head (toms), it allows easy adjustment of the balance between attack, sustain, and control depending on tuning.
Sound Characteristics
The single ply synthetic film emphasizes a clear attack and clean projection, while maintaining a medium sustain that avoids an overly dry effect. On toms, the resonant head helps preserve a clear and consistent note; as a batter head, it delivers a precise sound, ideal for articulated strokes and a clean mix presence.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 6 " |
| Head finish | Smooth | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | single ply | Ideal as a resonant head | toms |
| Finish | smooth white | Suitable for Brazilian percussion | tamborim |
| Thickness | 10 mil | Attack | excellent |
| Ideal as a batter head | snare and toms | Sustain | medium |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this Sparedrum AS06SW drumhead compatible with a 6-inch tom?
The 6-inch diameter matches tom shells designed to accept this drumhead size. Its single-ply 10 mil construction is intended for use as a batter or resonant head on toms.
What sound does a Smooth White 10 mil drumhead produce?
The smooth white 10 mil synthetic film delivers a sharp attack with clear projection. The medium sustain maintains a defined note without excessive resonance.
Can it be used as a resonant head on a tom?
This drumhead is suitable as a resonant head on toms. The Smooth White finish and single ply promote a consistent shell response.
Is the 6-inch drumhead suitable for a Brazilian tamborim?
The 6-inch size is recommended for Brazilian percussion instruments like the tamborim. The 10 mil thickness provides a consistent feel and pronounced attack.
For which musical styles is this smooth white tom drumhead appropriate?
Its precise attack is suited for pop, rock, funk, and contemporary music styles. When used as a batter head on snare or toms, it facilitates articulated strokes. On a tom, tuning can be adjusted to balance attack, sustain, and control.
