Detail 01
Mesh construction
Woven fabric instead of film. Drops volume dramatically while keeping a rebound feel close to a real head.
Product detailSKU #1274034489098
PearlMFH Mesh Tom Head for Rhythm Traveler Drum 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch mesh tom head cut for Pearl's Rhythm Traveler. Buy it to replace a worn head or to quiet an existing Rhythm Traveler kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn mesh head on a 13-inch Rhythm Traveler tom
- Practicing in apartments where a normal head is too loud
- Keeping a spare head for a travel or practice kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want acoustic volume and tone from their toms
- Anyone with a standard tom that isn't 13 inches
- Recording sessions needing a real drum sound
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
13 in. size
Head diameter, not shell depth. Measure your tom's rim edge to edge to confirm before ordering.
Detail 03
Cut for Rhythm Traveler
Sized for Pearl's low-volume travel kit. Fits standard 13-inch toms too, but volume is the whole point.
Detail 04
$20.99 each
One head. Re-heading a full tom set means one per drum.
Detail 05
Batter head
Goes on the top, playing side. Resonant side is a separate purchase if you're replacing that too.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per package; a multi-tom kit needs several
- 02You'll need a drum key to seat and tension it
- 03Mesh tunes looser than film; expect to adjust feel by ear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a regular 13-inch tom?
Yes, if the tom is a standard 13-inch diameter. The head is sized for Rhythm Traveler but the measurement is the same.
02How much quieter is mesh than a normal head?
Substantially. Mesh has almost no acoustic projection compared with a film head, which is why it's used for practice and travel kits.
03Does mesh feel like a real drum head?
Close on rebound, but tension changes the response more than film does. Tune it up firm for a stick feel nearer a tuned tom.
04Can I use this for recording?
Not for acoustic tom sound. Mesh produces very little tone. It's a practice and volume-control head.
