Sparedrum IN18CL - 18" IRVING CLEAR RESONANT DRUMHEAD - 1-PLY - 5 MIL
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Single-ply transparent drumhead for quick response and a very natural feel.
- 5 mil thickness ideal as a resonant head to enhance sustain and projection.
- Perfect for snare drum (resonance) and toms, both live and in the studio.
- Clear projection and increased harmonic definition thanks to the clear film.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
Single-ply transparent drumheads are among the classic standards in the drumming world: they are valued for their open sound, sharp attack, and ability to let the shell "breathe." At 5 mil thickness, this is typically a choice oriented towards resonance, designed to complement a thicker or more controlled batter head.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This drumhead is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want lively resonance and precise response, especially in rock, pop, funk, jazz, and contemporary music. It is particularly suitable for those seeking easy tuning, good sensitivity to dynamics, and clear projection on stage.
Features and Innovations
With its single-ply transparent construction and 5 mil thickness, this drumhead is designed to optimize shell vibration and enhance sound clarity. As a snare resonant head, it promotes a crisp timbre response and finer articulation. On toms, it provides longer sustain and a more "open" tuning feel.
Sound Characteristics
The transparent film highlights a more direct attack and more present harmonics than a coated head, generally with a more generous sustain. At 5 mil, the head responds quickly, helping achieve clear projection and natural resonance while maintaining good sensitivity to light strokes.
When used as a resonant head, it contributes to the shell's character: the thinner the head, the more vibrations pass through, resulting in a more airy sensation and better dynamic response, especially appreciated on toms and snare drums when an expressive and precise timbre is desired.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 18 " |
| Head finish | Clear | Color | Transparent |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | single-ply transparent | Thickness | 5 mil |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this 18 inch drumhead suitable as a tom resonant head?
Its 18 inch diameter and single-ply 5 mil clear film promote an open resonance as well as generous sustain on a tom.
What is the thickness of the Sparedrum IN18CL?
The stated thickness is 5 mil. This thinness allows for a quick drumhead response and lets the shell vibrate more freely.
What sound does a 5 mil single-ply clear drumhead produce?
The clear finish emphasizes a direct attack and prominent harmonics. The 5 mil single ply provides sensitivity to light strokes. The projection remains clear with a natural shell resonance.
18 inch tom drumhead: suitable for which music styles?
This configuration fits rock, pop, funk, jazz, and contemporary music contexts, thanks to its long sustain and precise response.
Can this drumhead be used on a snare drum?
As a snare resonant head, the 5 mil clear film promotes a crisp timbre response and finer articulation.
