Description
The Evans Hydraulic Black is a two-ply 7mil drumhead with a thin layer of oil sandwiched between the plies. That oil layer is what gives this head its signature: a fat, deep, quick-decaying tone that harkens back to early 1970s rock recordings. It’s also part of why these heads have a reputation for being unusually forgiving to tune, which makes them a go-to choice for reviving a snare that’s never quite sounded right.
- 13″ coated batter head for snare drums
- Two plies of 7mil film with oil between layers for durability and a controlled, dark tone
- Coated black finish
- Built-in Level 360 collar technology
Beyond the tone, this head benefits from Evans’ Level 360 design, which extends a true, flat playing surface all the way around the drum. The collar is shaped to sit evenly against the bearing edge no matter the shell, so you’re not fighting the head to get it seated. That even contact translates to easier tuning, a wider usable pitch range, and more consistent sound across the whole drumhead. It solves a problem that’s plagued synthetic heads for decades — having to force an ill-fitting head onto the shell just to get it playable.
If you want a snare head that’s quick to tune, tough enough for regular use, and delivers that classic thick rock snap, the Hydraulic Black in 13″ is worth putting on your next drum.
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