remo encore ambassador heads feel a little thicker/heavier than regular ambassadors and produce a rounder sound, with less pronounced highs and overtones. great sustain.
i have used them mostly in low and mid tunings, but they never really open up in the highs as much as regular ambassadors do. i like both; it’s a matter of context and preference.
they’re great as reso heads too, and when it comes to kick: at this price it sure hurts less to cut a hole in one of these, if that’s what you have to do :)
no complaints whatsoever in term of durability - i’m not exactly a heavy hitter, but they do seem sturdy enough.
definitely worth a try - i just love these!