Sparedrum AS10SW - 10" ALVERSTONE 1-PLY SMOOTH WHITE DRUMHEAD - 10 MIL
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Sparedrum
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The "smooth white" finish and 10 mil single ply construction are standards sought after by drummers and percussionists who want a premium drumhead, reliable in rehearsal and on stage, with predictable and musical behavior.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This drumhead is aimed at beginner to advanced musicians looking for a clean and controlled strike. It is particularly suitable for contexts where definition is desired: pop, funk, samba-reggae, batucada, and articulated playing on toms or snare drums.
Features and Innovations
Its 10 mil single ply construction promotes sensitivity and rebound while maintaining good tuning stability. It can be used as a batter head on snare drums and toms, and as a resonant head on toms.
Sound Characteristics
The smooth white finish provides a pronounced attack and clear note definition, with a medium sustain that allows the drum shell to breathe. On Brazilian percussion instruments (repinique, caixa, repique de mao, rebolo, pandeiro), it helps achieve a precise, projected, and dynamic sound.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom |
| Head finish | Smooth |
| Shaping | Single Ply |
| Diameter | 10 " |
| Color | White |
| Type | single ply |
| Finish | smooth white (non-sanded white) |
| Thickness | 10 mil |
| Ideal as a batter head | snare drum, toms |
| Ideal as a resonant head | toms |
| Brazilian percussion | repinique, caixa, repique de mao, rebolo, pandeiro |
| Response | excellent attack, medium sustain |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sparedrum AS10SW compatible with a 10-inch tom?
Its 10-inch diameter corresponds to toms accepting a drumhead of this size. Its single-ply 10 mil construction can be used as a batter or resonant head on a tom.
10 mil smooth white head: what sound can be expected?
The smooth white finish provides a pronounced attack and clear articulation of strokes. The medium sustain allows the shell to resonate without excessively prolonging the sound.
Can this head be mounted on a snare drum?
It can be used as a batter head on a snare drum, thanks to its single 10 mil ply. This thickness promotes sensitivity and rebound.
For which Brazilian percussion instruments is a 10-inch head suitable?
The 10 mil smooth white configuration is recommended for repinique, caixa, repique de mao, rebolo, and pandeiro. It offers a precise and projecting sound in these applications.
What is the difference between the smooth white finish and a sanded head?
The AS10SW features a smooth white finish, meaning smooth and non-sanded white. This surface contributes to its pronounced attack. The head maintains a medium sustain, suitable for articulate playing.
