PP-1182-BA Ambassador Clear : These are cheap and a good reference point

Compared to the murky world of off-brand nameless/budget starter skins something like these will improve the sound of your kit immensely. Of course once you've some experience you might want to branch out a little, but at least you've a great starting off point with a reliable skin. They take a range of tunings very well.

These are pretty thin single ply skins. If you don't already know they tend to be pretty springy with a decent ring and projection, I think they suit all styles of music, but they aren't as durable as double ply or coated heads so heavy hitters or people convinced they are playing in heavy bands and as such need something more durable might not be so keen on them.

I find remo coated tend to chip off almost straight away anyway as well, so clear are fine for top or reso heads.