Great review. I've been wanting to check out the UV1's and this helped immensely. Great natural eq with no muffling, nice sustain and a little boomy. They seem really well suited for jazz but can take heavier punishment.
im just recently aware of eames they make great sounding drums very tone oriented, seems like a great company! I'd say they're definitely above par tonally.
John agree....I've been using these UV1's on 2 different kits, including 2 snare drums. Working like a charm. Love em. I stop using wire brushes years ago and have been using Vater plastic brushes in two different sizes. I find the plastic to help keep the heads cleaner than using the wire type, with no sacrifice in sound quality compared to wire. Too other drummers reading review, trust me I'm a 2nd generation working drummer 60 plus years old and you will not be disappointed with UV1's, try them. Keep swinging and all good things.
I recently purchased a set of these. I found they aren't nearly as resonant as other single ply coated heads. They sound more dampened to my ears. Closer to a 2 ply. I also found they aren't as sensitive to lighter playing as say a Remo ambassador.
The attack and tone seems a little darker and more attack over normal G1s. I'm gonna have to try them out next head change. I've been a Remo guy for a while but I'm always open to trying a new idea.
10mm? Sounds like the old ST heads they used to make (but still make for 14") years ago. I loved them heads and was gutted they discontinued, so I think I'll give these a go.
Thx for high quality demo! Would say that they would last as long as fyberskin heads? I've to admit i love clean looking heads on my drums! I was wondering if those could make me reconsider coated head.
I actually think they will hold up longer than a Fyberskin. When I use to play fyberskins I had a little bit of a problem the the top layer delaminating. These seem to hold up better than any other head I've had a chance to try. Thanks for watching!
Love the tone in all three tuning range. Can you please let us know what resonant heads are you using with UV1 in this video. G1 clear or coated, g12 clear or coated or UV1 for resonant side too? Thanks much.
In the video I am using Reso 7s on the bottom of the toms and a hazy 300 on the bottom of the snare. They take a little of the ring out of the drum compared to clear G1’s.
These heads sound awesome to me on toms. I'll stick to the heavy weight for snare. A UV heavyweight would be awesome! Not sure there would be a point to a UV2 (someone mentioned this) seeing that the UV1s have great attack/durability/and kind of a quick sustain.
Hi Joseph, thanks for checking the video out. The ride I’m using in this one is a 22" Zildjian k Constantinople overhammered light ride. I haven’t been using the uv1s as much recently just due to really liking the sounds I’m getting with the calftones. I haven’t ordered a Emad uv1 but iam going to check one out soon!
I love the EC2 ive been wanting to try the UV1 and all the research ive been doing on these heads leades me to believe the UV1 will stand up like my all time favorite EC2 does..I will be checking them out for sure.. I have a pearl masters 100% Birch shell so I think these would really sound great on them.
Thanks for the kind words Miguel! Some of the more recent bands I’ve been working with are "Henley Douglas RnB" and Krewe de groove. Both have albums out on Spotify, iTunes etc. and a new Henley Douglas album should be comming out in a few weeks!
They are using a different coating but also a different film. It is a noticeable difference when you are playing them. To me the UV1's seem like a slightly heavier weight than a standard G1 coated.
ha,ha I have the exact same on a 24" kick. I also put calftones on the rest of the shells too for a new album recording and got the nicest tone I think I ever got. Thanksfully I'm not to hard a hitter so they stood up well for the whole session and onwards.
It is still a 10 mil film like the G1's but they say it is a "unique film" so I think there was a change to the formula they used on these heads because I agree with your other comment that they sound a bit darker than a standard G1. G1's have always sounded a bit to bright for my taste and I have preferred g12 or g14's in the past and would say that these lean a little more toward the g12 tone wise while still being a bit more open due to the 10 mil film.
I REALLY NOT RECOMENDED I BUY FOR MY SNARE 2 MONTHS AGO AND ITS PEELING OFF...FOR SNARE ITS THE EVANS 360 COATED AND FOR TOMS EVANS EC2 FROSTED OR G2 COATED
2:39 Ten mil is not ten millimetres, it is ten thousandths of an inch. A ten millimetre head would be unplayable. Mil is Latin for 1000, and it's often used in engineering to measure very small thicknesses, usually of film.
A micron is a one millionth of a meter. There are 25.4 microns in one mil. Microns are part of the metric system, and mils are part the Imperial system.
Great review. I've been wanting to check out the UV1's and this helped immensely. Great natural eq with no muffling, nice sustain and a little boomy. They seem really well suited for jazz but can take heavier punishment.
Still kills me to this day that this channel never took off. Great info and production quality
Thanks! I still check in periodically but just didn't have the views
im just recently aware of eames they make great sounding drums very tone oriented, seems like a great company! I'd say they're definitely above par tonally.
True! They work great both live and in the studio, and have a huge tuning range which really helps when switching between various playing situations.
John agree....I've been using these UV1's on 2 different kits, including 2 snare drums. Working like a charm. Love em. I stop using wire brushes years ago and have been using Vater plastic brushes in two different sizes. I find the plastic to help keep the heads cleaner than using the wire type, with no sacrifice in sound quality compared to wire. Too other drummers reading review, trust me I'm a 2nd generation working drummer 60 plus years old and you will not be disappointed with UV1's, try them. Keep swinging and all good things.
Thanks for the review. I was wondering about these Evans.
I recently purchased a set of these. I found they aren't nearly as resonant as other single ply coated heads. They sound more dampened to my ears. Closer to a 2 ply. I also found they aren't as sensitive to lighter playing as say a Remo ambassador.
The attack and tone seems a little darker and more attack over normal G1s. I'm gonna have to try them out next head change. I've been a Remo guy for a while but I'm always open to trying a new idea.
10mm? Sounds like the old ST heads they used to make (but still make for 14") years ago. I loved them heads and was gutted they discontinued, so I think I'll give these a go.
we have the uv1 on our snare and it is awesome.
Excellent review, as usual. Now kit on the way and I'll probably try UV1's and I'm not usually an Evans guy.
Very Cool! Thanks for checking it out! Have fun with the new Kit!
What ride are you using. It sounds great.
Its a 22 K Con Lite over hammered. Really cool cymbal, super thin so better for quieter situations but one of my favorites!
Thx for high quality demo! Would say that they would last as long as fyberskin heads? I've to admit i love clean looking heads on my drums! I was wondering if those could make me reconsider coated head.
I actually think they will hold up longer than a Fyberskin. When I use to play fyberskins I had a little bit of a problem the the top layer delaminating. These seem to hold up better than any other head I've had a chance to try. Thanks for watching!
I think 10 mil is 10 thousands of an inch, not 10 millimeter
alan williams, yes. That's correct. 10mm is a similar thickness to early tank Armour.
Yes. 10 mil is 0.010", 10mm is 0.349". Big difference.
Lol. Thank you. 10 millimeters is one centimeter. That would be about cardboard. You right.
Love the tone in all three tuning range.
Can you please let us know what resonant heads are you using with UV1 in this video. G1 clear or coated, g12 clear or coated or UV1 for resonant side too?
Thanks much.
Time?! Tone
In the video I am using Reso 7s on the bottom of the toms and a hazy 300 on the bottom of the snare. They take a little of the ring out of the drum compared to clear G1’s.
These heads sound awesome to me on toms. I'll stick to the heavy weight for snare. A UV heavyweight would be awesome! Not sure there would be a point to a UV2 (someone mentioned this) seeing that the UV1s have great attack/durability/and kind of a quick sustain.
Will they make uv2?
I've heard some rumblings about them expanding the UV line but nothing definite yet to my knowledge.
I don't see why not. Evans loves to provide multiple choices of the same line to give the largest variety of sounds possible.
I hope so. I would use both depending on the music. And, like John said, a reverse power center UV1 would probably be perfect on any snare for me.
ye, they have made prototypes for uv2
Hayden Schroeder They now have ;))
I just want to know what your ride is. Also are you still using these heads? Have you gone to a uv Emad???
Hi Joseph, thanks for checking the video out. The ride I’m using in this one is a 22" Zildjian k Constantinople overhammered light ride. I haven’t been using the uv1s as much recently just due to really liking the sounds I’m getting with the calftones. I haven’t ordered a Emad uv1 but iam going to check one out soon!
Woooooo!!!!!!!! Awesome and great video man:) uv1 and ec2s are my favorites heads :)
I love the EC2 ive been wanting to try the UV1 and all the research ive been doing on these heads leades me to believe the UV1 will stand up like my all time favorite EC2 does..I will be checking them out for sure.. I have a pearl masters 100% Birch shell so I think these would really sound great on them.
UV14 would be PERFECT for rock! Let's wait Evans make them ! hahaha
i want to hear te bands that the artist play, i like the way that he groove
Thanks for the kind words Miguel! Some of the more recent bands I’ve been working with are "Henley Douglas RnB" and Krewe de groove. Both have albums out on Spotify, iTunes etc. and a new Henley Douglas album should be comming out in a few weeks!
Good see other Eames players!
Joe MacSweeney knows how to build a great drum! I've been totally happy with them since day one. Thanks for checkin out the videos!
So I'm guessing these are really G1's with better coating? They sound very similar.
They are using a different coating but also a different film. It is a noticeable difference when you are playing them. To me the UV1's seem like a slightly heavier weight than a standard G1 coated.
eames! nice kits and craftsmanship
Thanks Paul! Joe Mac Built them for me a number of years ago and I love them.
Is that a calf tone on the kick? Sounds great.
Yes! I have been using the calftone Emad on the batter and the calftone eq4 on the front since they were released and I love em.
ha,ha I have the exact same on a 24" kick. I also put calftones on the rest of the shells too for a new album recording and got the nicest tone I think I ever got. Thanksfully I'm not to hard a hitter so they stood up well for the whole session and onwards.
I think they're a little thicker than a G1 I heard, no? Like 2 mils thicker.
It is still a 10 mil film like the G1's but they say it is a "unique film" so I think there was a change to the formula they used on these heads because I agree with your other comment that they sound a bit darker than a standard G1. G1's have always sounded a bit to bright for my taste and I have preferred g12 or g14's in the past and would say that these lean a little more toward the g12 tone wise while still being a bit more open due to the 10 mil film.
great job!!
what's your drum set and are they mahogany?
The drums in the video are made by Eames drum shells in Sagus Massachusetts. Real small maker but they do amazing work. This kit is a 9 ply birch kit.
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What resonant heads are being used here?
Evans Reso 7s are on the bottom side for this review.
What size and depth drums are you using?
Snare is a 6.5x14 , toms are 9x12 and 13x14 with a 16x20 kick.
Resonant heads used?
Hi William, I am using Reso 7’s on the bottoms in this video. Thanks for watching!
Oops l was late on that, great video!
Ha, good catch as well!
I REALLY NOT RECOMENDED I BUY FOR MY SNARE 2 MONTHS AGO AND ITS PEELING OFF...FOR SNARE ITS THE EVANS 360 COATED AND FOR TOMS EVANS EC2 FROSTED OR G2 COATED
Thanks for the info Francisco! I haven't had this problem with mine but I could have gotten lucky.
2:39 Ten mil is not ten millimetres, it is ten thousandths of an inch. A ten millimetre head would be unplayable. Mil is Latin for 1000, and it's often used in engineering to measure very small thicknesses, usually of film.
noted! simple slip up on my part!
If only they could make clear UV1s.
10 mils is not 10 mm. 10 mils is ten thousandths of an inch.
panurge987 Aren’t these 10 microns? 10 thou is 10 thousands of an inch here in the UK
A micron is a one millionth of a meter. There are 25.4 microns in one mil. Microns are part of the metric system, and mils are part the Imperial system.
Good catch! Oops!