Sparedrum AS12SW - 12" ALVERSTONE 1-PLY SMOOTH WHITE DRUMHEAD - 10 MIL
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Essential Information About the 12-Inch Smooth White 10 mil Drumhead
Essential Information About the 12-Inch Smooth White 10 mil Drumhead
- Single-ply 10 mil film: immediate response, natural and dynamic feel.
- Smooth white finish ("Smooth White"): crisp attack and balanced control.
- Versatile: batter head for snare and toms, and resonant head for toms.
- Suitable for Brazilian percussion: ideal for repinique, caixa, repique de mao, rebolo, pandeiro, and timbal.
Manufacturer Information
Sparedrum
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Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This drumhead is designed for drummers from beginner to advanced levels seeking a clear attack and medium sustain, both in studio and rehearsal settings. It is also well suited for samba and Brazilian percussionists looking for a premium, responsive, and stable head capable of clearly projecting accents and ghost notes.
Features and Innovations
Its single-ply 10 mil construction prioritizes sensitivity and precision. When struck, it emphasizes rebound and articulation, and as a resonant head, it allows the shell to breathe with controlled sustain, making it practical for achieving clear tuning on toms.
Sound Characteristics
With its smooth white finish, this drumhead delivers an excellent attack and medium sustain, without excessively muffling the fundamental tone. The sound remains open and clear, facilitating clean projection on toms, snare, and Brazilian instruments, even in dense rhythmic contexts.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 12 " |
| Head finish | Smooth | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | single ply | Brazilian percussion | repinique, caixa, repique de mao, rebolo, pandeiro, timbal |
| Thickness | 10 mil | Attack | excellent |
| Finish | smooth white ("Smooth White") | Sustain | medium |
| Drum set | batter head for snare and toms | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is this 12-inch head suitable for a tom?
Its 12-inch diameter allows for use on a tom, with a single 10 mil ply construction. It is also suitable as a snare drum batter head.
What sound does the Sparedrum AS12sw Alverstone Smooth White offer?
The smooth white finish promotes a clear attack and medium sustain. The tone remains open, with a note body that is not heavily muffled.
Is a single 10 mil ply head suitable for precise playing?
The 10 mil thickness favors sensitivity, rebound, and articulation. Accents such as ghost notes maintain clear projection.
Is this 12-inch smooth white head for repinique or caixa?
This head is designed for 12-inch Brazilian percussion, including the repinique and caixa. It can also be used on a repique de mao, rebolo, pandeiro, or timbal.
What sustain does this Alverstone head produce?
A medium sustain is indicated. This response allows the shell to breathe while facilitating clear tuning on toms.
