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2. Aquarian Jack DeJohnette Signature Series
£18.03 (14")

These single-ply heads have a thick application of black, textured coating and black powder-coated rims. The coating produces a signifi cantly sharper and louder brush response on the snare drum than normal. Jazzy and funky, the overall feel is warm, full and dark with no further dampening required.

1. Remo Suede
£13.80 (14" Ambassador, Diplomat, Emperor)

Suede heads have a textured surface on both the top and bottom, which is etched into the head. Since this isn't a coating, it won't wear off with time. The resulting sound retains the clarity and sustain of a clear head but also has some of the warmth of a coated product.

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