We do not print ink directly to the drumhead surface. We also do not hand apply sticker decals which will come off overtime.

Our Process:

Our drumheads look and sound incredible! You get a Glossy Finish drumhead printed with rich black inks and vivid colors. They have a deep punchy sound with Better Tone and More Boom! No additional muffling is needed.

We start by printing to a special glossy film. It is then machine pressed with hundreds of pounds of pressure to the entire drumhead surface. The images go edge-to-edge into the hoop. It is then heat sealed on the edge. Because we use a film process, we are able to print super dark rich black inks with brighter and more vivid colors. Our print quality looks excellent. We have made tens of thousands of heads this way. Overtime our process has gotten super thin with no additional second layer. This gives our drumheads a similar sound to heads that are manufactured with internal overtone rings. These rings dampen high frequencies and give the drum better tone. With our Marchingheads product line we do add an additional layer for playability and weather protection.

Flatbed Printing:

These printed bass drum heads have a flat no gloss finish. The black inks are not super black. Colors look more washed out too. The ink also has a textured look so you don't get that super detailed print you get with our process. We have tested more than a dozen of these printers over the past few years. The heads we made were also put into real live playing situations. Here is more of what we learned:

UV-curred inks are brittle and translucent, so the ink must be put on thick. As you play your drum air moves the resonant head but the inks are not super flexible, so over time it cracks and flakes off. If you cut a drum port, it could chip on the edge. UV-cured inks tend to have a bubbly textured washed-out look. Black color inks appear to look dull and faded when compared to our process. Also drumheads are not completely flat. They have a slight curve to them. UV-cured inks need to be printed to a completely flat surface or you will get banding. This effect looks as if the printer forgot to print part of the image or may appear blurry. You will notice this much more with custom Evans bass drum heads that have printed on a flatbed. Ink printed directly onto drumheads does not make it sound any better because UV-cured inks are not made to flex, so the ink is not moving with the drumhead but against it as it is played. Flexible inks are getting better overtime.

Sticker Decals:

We do make sticker decals that you can apply yourself to your own bass drumhead. This is a cheaper product but they do lack over all quality when compared to our VividHeads process. We start with a completely different media that has a gray backer. Because its gray, our sticker decal will cover over any logos currently printed to the drumhead surface. This material also allows you to overlay the decal graphic to any smooth bass drumhead. These drum decals only cover the face surface, it does not go into the hoop because that would make the application way more difficult. The decals will muffle the bass drum more because the decal has an additional top coat layer which allows you to handle the graphic easier for application. Our VividHeads don't have this layer. These Sticker decals can be applied by hand because the material has a special air release feature. Just follow the instruction. 

No because we print Rich Black Inks, which are made by adding all the colors to the black print channel. This gives the black a super dark look. We also now have a special gray ink which makes B&W prints look even more impressive.

Our digital printer can print millions of colors. You are technically not limited to the number of colors you can use in your design, although some very bright colors and fluorescents are impossible to achieve.

With our printed process, images will not chip or flake off.  Our MarchingHeads have an additional top coat layer which protects the image from scratching and also makes it weather resistant.

The smallest size head we currently make is a 14". These heads are for the resonant side of a bass drum and also available for Marching Drum Heads. You cannot play on these heads with wooden sticks. We have tom-tom heads and bass drumheads in 14", 16" and 18" 

No. We only use the drum heads we stock. We can custom order some heads for our process.

It depends. In order to color match we will need a color swatch to match the color. Some colors may not be matchable no matter if we have a swatch. This is because some colors are custom mixed and the only way to achieve those colors is with special spot color inks or paints. Our equipment uses 8 color inks which are layered to achieve millions of colors. We cannot print spot colors but it is possible to get close. We cannot reprint drumheads because its not an exact match. If it has to match we suggest asking for a printed color sample prior to printing.

We cannot use these drumheads because Regulator heads have a thick muffling ring on the inside of the head. When we apply the graphics to the drumheads, we use a machine press that puts hundreds of pounds of pressure to adhere the graphic. Our machine will damage the drumhead in the process.

If your looking for a custom Evans drum head, look no further. Inked By Evans takes 3 to 4 weeks to deliver. We make printed Evans drum heads in days. They only give you one option for a bass drum port. We give you every option available and it can be custom placed where you wish. We use a higher ppi print quality and our colors are more vivid and colorful. You can really see the fine detailed difference. Plus our black color is richer and darker too. Our Evans custom drum heads are top quality!

We can also make Remo custom drum heads in days. Remo takes 3 to 7 weeks to produce their heads. You have to go directly through a dealer who knows nothing about digital files and graphics. If there is an issue with your file, the music store sale person is going to be explaining the issue to you. They might know drums but they are not digital file experts like us. Plus you want your drum head quickly! Try Vintage Logos for your next custom Remo bass drum head.

Aquarian does not make custom printed drum heads. But we make them using our process and they are the best in the industry! For over 20 years Vintage Logos has made custom Aquarian bass drum heads for drummers and bands world wide.

No, the images are permanent and cannot be removed without causing damage to the entire drumhead.

Your Printed Drumhead will last longer with some effort and care. We suggest you keep the shipping box and use it store your drumhead and to protect it when not in use. Do not store the drumhead in extreme heat or light. To cleaning your drumhead, use a small drop of dish soap with warm water and a cotton towel. Do not clean with paper products because they could cause surface scratches. Also, you should not use a brush or power washer or other any heavy duty cleaning products. Following these tips will prolong the life of your drumhead.