What drum heads does Nick Mason of Pink Floyd use in the 60s and 70s?

Question

I know they are Remo drumheads but I cannot find what kind they are specifically. I hear the snare is Pinsripe Coated heads but I'm not sure about the toms. I need help please!

Answer 1

This is from the Remo Drum Talk link:



"When Mason was on the Pulse tour, he had a mish mash of heads on his DW kit. Kick batters were coated DW and ebony DW resonators which are a Remo Ambassador. His snare is a coated PS3 (Powerstroke 3). Floor toms look to be either coated Ambassador or Emperors. His rack toms seem to be some type of coated Aquarian head, possibly a Response 2."



There are more links below about what Nick Mason used. Hope this helps.



David

Answer 2

Wow!...that's a good question. I would try searching through a drum magazine or possibly contacting the band through a website. You never know, you just may get the answer from him personally?



With further thought, I know there weren't many drum heads to choose from back then. There was basically the white coated, clear, black dots, and pinstripe came out I believe in the early 70's. May want to do some research on that as well.

Answer 3

Controlled Sound with Black Dots. But he switched heads up alot.