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Mesh head
Woven fabric instead of film. It cuts volume to a soft tap while keeping stick rebound close to a real head.
Product detailSKU #1274034488979
PearlMFH Mesh Tom Head for Rhythm Traveler Drum 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch mesh tom head sized for the Pearl Rhythm Traveler. For quiet practice on an acoustic drum without changing the kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Practicing in apartments or at night
- Swapping a Rhythm Traveler 16-inch tom to near-silent
- Keeping stick technique sharp where volume is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Live playing — mesh produces almost no tone
- Recording an acoustic drum sound
- Anyone wanting a full mesh conversion from one purchase
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.
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16 inch
That is the shell diameter, not the head you are replacing. Measure across the bare shell if unsure.
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Tom head
Sized for a floor tom. It will not fit a snare or bass drum of a different diameter.
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One head per package
Converting a whole kit means buying a head for each drum, and two per drum if you want both sides mesh.
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Tuned lower than a standard head
Mesh needs far less tension. Overtightening kills the rebound and stresses the weave.
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$27.99
Cheaper than an electronic pad, but it makes no sound of its own — quiet practice only, not a module input.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single head — not a kit-wide set
- 02You need a drum key to seat and tension it
- 03Makes no electronic signal; a trigger would be a separate purchase
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How quiet is it really?
Much quieter than a standard head — closer to the sound of the stick itself. You will still hear pedal and hardware noise, and low thumps carry through floors.
02Will it fit a 16-inch tom that isn't a Rhythm Traveler?
It is a standard 16-inch tom head, so it should seat on any 16-inch shell with a normal hoop. Measure the shell, not the old head, to confirm.
03Do I need to change the bottom head too?
No. Putting mesh on the batter side alone gets most of the volume drop. Removing or replacing the resonant head cuts a little more.
04Does it feel like a real drum head?
The rebound is close, though mesh gives back slightly more at low tension. Tune it near the feel of your normal head rather than as tight as you can.
