Evans G1 Clear Drum Head

G1 blends bright tone, sustain and sensitivity. Evans rates it as very balanced in attack, with long sustain, a bright tone and average durability, plus a wide tuning range, and calls its clear single-ply batter heads, G1 among them, the most lively and bright in its range. Tuned low, in Evans' words, it produces a cavernous rumble that emphasises the natural sound of the shell. Evans lists pop, gospel and jazz as ideal styles for the batter and pop, rock and jazz for the reso. For a two-ply alternative, see the Evans G2 Clear.

Level 360 Technology extends the level playing surface 360 degrees around the drum so the head sits evenly on the bearing edge, which Evans says makes tuning easier and extends the pitch range. Evans gives one specification for every size, so choose the diameter that matches your tom. Evans designs, engineers and manufactures these heads in the USA, at its New York facility.

Specifications

• Range: Evans G1 Clear tom head
• Film: 1 ply, 10mil, clear
• Technology (Treatment): Standard
• Use: tom batter or resonant (Evans lists it as both)
• Sound (Evans): very balanced attack, long sustain, bright tone
• Durability (Evans rating): average
• Collar: Level 360 Technology
• Ideal styles (Evans): pop, gospel, jazz (batter); pop, rock, jazz (reso)
• Made in: USA (Evans, New York)