These drum heads are amazing. These are truly the closest thing to replicating that vintage jazz sound you hear on so many old recordings. They are, in my opinion, the closest thing to calf skin heads on the market.

Nothing quite gets that old school sound like calf skin, but if you cant get calf skin this really is the next best thing. With a very warm and sensitive sound that you can really 'play into,' these heads are a pleasure all around to play.

These heads were designed for the jazz musician in mind, and I honestly cant see them in any other settings- except maybe Motown music or older R&B.

My only gripe with these heads is that the 'etching' tends to come off fairly quickly (and can get your stuff a little dusty!). Once the 'etching' comes off the heads develop a very bright and brittle sound that I don't particularly care for and find quite the opposite of the sound you're looking for if you buy these heads in the first place.

These heads are expensive however and wear out quickly. While they are the closest thing to the sound and feel of real calf skin to me, they are absolutely not the kind of thing I would throw on my drums and gig for a while and be able to leave there. I honestly don't know anyone who KEEPS these heads on their drum- but I know quite a few (myself included) who will throw these on for a couple of special shows and then revert back to my regular heads. I think these heads would be best suited for studio use.

If you're looking for a suitable alternative to calfskin, I would recommend the Remo Fiberskyn heads, as they give a comparable sound and tend to last forever- not to mention the fact that they're cheaper!