Detail 01
Snare side head
Very thin film so the wires respond to every stroke. It goes on the bottom, never under the sticks.
Product detailSKU #1274034491032
RemoAmbassador Black Suede Snare Side Drum Head - Matte Black 13"
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch snare side head in black, matte finish. Thin bottom head for snare drums, sold as a single resonant head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or dented snare side head on a 13-inch snare
- Drummers wanting a black bottom head to match dark hardware
- Snare drums where the resonant head has lost its response
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head, since this is far too thin
- 14-inch snares, the far more common size
- Players who want a bright, reflective top surface
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 inch diameter
Fits a 13-inch snare shell only. Most snares are 14 inch, so check yours before ordering.
Detail 03
Black Suede finish
Matte black surface instead of clear. Cuts stage glare and looks dark under lights.
Detail 04
Ambassador weight
Remo's standard medium thickness within its line. Balanced response rather than extra-thin sensitivity or extra durability.
Detail 05
Resonant head
Controls snare wire response and sustain. Tuning it changes sensitivity more than the batter head does.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A stick strike will puncture this head. Bottom side only.
- 02Loosen the snare wires fully before removing the old head
- 03One head only. No snare wires, key, or hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a top head?
No. Snare side heads are a fraction of the thickness of a batter head and will tear under sticks. It mounts on the bottom only.
02Will this fit a 14-inch snare?
No. It fits 13-inch shells only. Measure the shell across the bearing edge to confirm your size.
03Does the black finish change the sound?
The matte surface is mainly cosmetic and reduces glare. Snare response comes far more from tuning tension than from the finish.
04How tight should a snare side head be?
Tighter than the batter head. Higher tension on the resonant side sharpens snare wire response and shortens sustain.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
