Sparedrum AS12CO - 12" ALVERSTONE 1-PLY COATED - 10 MIL
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Single-ply white sanded for controlled feel and versatile response
- 10 mil thickness: balance between sensitivity, attack, and durability
- Ideal as a batter head for snare and toms, and as a resonant head on toms
- Sound: excellent attack with medium sustain, easy to tune
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Single-ply sanded heads are among the classic standards in the drumming world. They are often chosen as an all-around solution within a range because they offer an effective compromise between openness, control, and playing feel, suitable for both studio and rehearsal settings.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This head is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers seeking an immediate and musical response. It is particularly well-suited for styles requiring definition and dynamics such as pop, rock, funk, blues, and variety, and remains relevant in jazz thanks to the sanding which promotes control and brush playing on the snare drum.
Features and Innovations
With its single-ply construction and 10 mil film, it prioritizes sensitivity and shell resonance. The white sanded finish provides slight natural damping, improves stick grip, and helps stabilize overtones while maintaining a medium level of sustain.
Sound Characteristics
On toms, this head emphasizes a clear attack and a defined pitch, with medium sustain that allows the shell to resonate without becoming overpowering. As a tom resonant head, it offers a flexible response and balanced projection. On snare batter, it promotes precision, easily controlled dynamics, and a focused sound that fits well in a mix.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 12 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | single-ply white sanded | Resonant head | toms |
| Thickness | 10 mil | Attack | excellent |
| Batter head | snare, toms | Sustain | medium |
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Questions frequently asked
Can this 12-inch drumhead be used on a tom?
The 12-inch diameter is designed for a tom. The 10-mil single-ply construction can be used as either a batter or resonant head on this drum.
What sound does a 10-mil single-ply coated drumhead produce?
The white coated finish provides slight natural damping and stabilizes overtones. The attack remains clear, while the sustain is medium.
Is the Sparedrum AS12CO suitable for a snare drum?
This model can be used as a batter head on a 12-inch snare drum. The coating enhances control and grip when playing with brushes.
Which music styles suit a 12-inch Alverstone coated drumhead?
Its quick response and controllable dynamics are suited for pop, rock, funk, blues, and variety. In jazz, the coated surface also facilitates brush playing.
Can this drumhead be used as a tom resonant head?
As a resonant head, this 12-inch drumhead provides a flexible response and balanced projection. Its 10-mil single ply film allows the shell to resonate with medium sustain.
