Detail 01
Snare side head
Goes on the bottom, under the snare wires. Thin by design so the wires respond. Not for the top.
Product detailSKU #1274034490844
Remo12" Emperor Hazy Snare Side Drum Head 15 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hazy snare-side resonant head at Emperor weight. For drummers who want a thicker, drier bottom head with less sensitivity and more durability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud playing where a thin snare side head would split
- Drummers wanting a fatter, less crackly snare response
- Backline and rental kits that need bottom heads to survive
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum ghost-note sensitivity and buzz
- Anyone needing a batter head for the top of the snare
- Drummers whose snare side diameter is not 15 inches
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
Hazy finish
Translucent rather than clear. Slightly warmer and drier than a clear snare side head.
Detail 03
Emperor weight
Heavier than a standard snare side head. Cuts some sensitivity and buzz, gains durability and a fatter note.
Detail 04
15 in.
Sized to a 15-inch snare shell. Snare side heads are matched to shell diameter like any other head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your snare shell is 15 inches before ordering
- 02Snare wires, batter head and tuning key are not included
- 03Snare side heads tune much higher than batter heads and are easy to over-tighten
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on top of my snare?
No. Snare side heads are thin and made for the bottom, under the wires. Put one on top and it will dent or tear quickly.
02What does hazy mean on a snare side head?
The film is translucent instead of fully clear. It gives a slightly warmer, less brittle response than a clear snare side head.
03Will this make my snare less sensitive?
Somewhat. Emperor weight is thicker than a standard snare side head, so you lose some ghost-note detail but gain durability and body.
04How tight should a snare side head be?
Much tighter than the batter head. Tune it high and even across the lugs, then adjust wire tension for the response you want.
