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Every Type Of Mesh Head: 1Ply VS 2Ply VS 3Ply Heads

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📚 Main Topics

  1. Types of Mesh Heads

    • One Ply
    • Two Ply
    • Three Ply
  2. Characteristics of Each Type

    • Volume and Feel
    • Triggering Performance
    • Cost Considerations
  3. Brand Comparisons

    • Remo, Roland, Drum Tech, ZED, Joe Becky, and others

✨ Key Takeaways

  • One Ply Mesh Heads

    • ProsInexpensive, very quiet, good for low-volume settings.
    • ConsBouncy, can lead to poor triggering results, especially the thinner versions.
    • ExamplesRemo Silent Stroke, Drum Tech Pro Series.
  • Two Ply Mesh Heads

    • ProsGood balance of cost, triggering performance, and feel. Consistent across brands.
    • ConsHigher bounce compared to one ply.
    • ExamplesRoland mesh heads, ZED two ply.
  • Three Ply Mesh Heads

    • ProsVary greatly in feel and performance; can provide a more acoustic-like experience.
    • ConsGenerally the most expensive and can be inconsistent.
    • ExamplesJoe Becky, ZED, Billy Blast.

🧠 Lessons

  • Choosing the Right Mesh Head

    • Understand your needs (volume, feel, triggering) before purchasing.
    • Read multiple reviews to find the best fit for your playing style.
  • Trade-offs

    • There is always a trade-off between volume, feel, and durability when selecting mesh heads.
  • Personal Preference

    • What works for one drummer may not work for another; personal testing and feedback are crucial.
  • Market Changes

    • With patents expiring, more brands are entering the mesh head market, leading to more options and potential improvements in quality.

This summary encapsulates the essential information from the video, providing a clear overview of the different types of mesh drum heads, their characteristics, and considerations for drummers looking to make a purchase.

Transcript excerpt

0:00 [Music] hey what's up Justin here welcome to sixty five drums you know every kind of mesh head on earth is either a one ply a two ply or a three ply and obviously having more or less you know layers of material is gonna change it drastically and how loud it is and how it feels so a lot of people they're shopping for a new mesh head because maybe they broke through one that they already have or maybe they're turning or acoustic set into electronic a lot of people are shopping for mesh heads right now and the options can be overwhelming right

0:32 here behind me I have like you know eight or nine different kinds of mesh heads and this is this isn't even everything that's available out there in the market there is another kind of drum material other than rubber and silicone because we're not talking about those today this right here this is a one ply mylar head this is actually an acoustic head you'll find a lot of older alesis drum sets on you know Facebook marketplace eBay Craigslist and stuff and they'll have you know acoustic drum heads the problem with these things is that even though they have a real acoustic head on them there's a layer of foam behind them that

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