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How Often Should I Replace Drum Heads?

By Sweetwater on July 2, 2010

Q: Even though I’m not a drummer, I have a drum kit that is available for use to my studio customers during sessions. How often should I replace the heads?

A: It’s impossible to give an exact answer (“after XXX number of hits…”) However, signs that it is time for new drumheads include:

The coating is worn off a coated head.
The head is severely dented.
The head is “dished” into the drum, rather than being flat. This indicates the head has stretched.
The head can’t be tuned to the pitch you want. This indicates the head has lost elasticity.
You hear buzzing or distortion from the head. This means the head has stretched and is no longer in complete contact with the shell.

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