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Snare side head
Goes on the bottom, under the wires. It is not made to be struck with sticks.
Product detailSKU #1274034491398
RemoAmbassador Clear Snare Side Marching Head 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Thin clear resonant head for the bottom of a 13-inch marching snare. Replacement part for players keeping a corps-style snare responsive.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching snare bottom head replacement on a 13-inch drum
- Players wanting crisp, immediate snare wire response
- Keeping a spare in the stick bag for season repairs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head — this is bottom only
- Drums that are not 13 inches across the shell
- Players wanting a warmer, muted snare 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.
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Clear film
No coating, so wires speak faster and the drum sounds brighter and more open.
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Ambassador weight
Single-ply and thin. It vibrates easily, which is what makes snare wires respond crisply.
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13 in. size
Matches the drum's stated diameter, not the rim. Measure the shell head-bearing edge, not the hoop.
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Marching designation
Built for high-tension marching snares, which are cranked far tighter than a kit snare.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no snare wires, hoop, or tuning key included
- 02Marching snares tension very high; seat and tune in stages
- 03Check your drum size; 13 and 14 inch both exist
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a batter head?
No. Snare side heads are very thin and made to sit under the wires. Hitting one with sticks will break it quickly.
02Does it fit a drum set snare?
It fits any 13-inch snare shell. It is built for marching tension, but it will mount on a kit snare of the same diameter.
03Do I need to detune my snare wires first?
Yes. Release the throw-off and loosen the wires so you can remove the bottom hoop without stretching or bending them.
04How tight should I tune it?
Snare side goes tighter than the batter. On a marching snare it goes very tight. Work in small, even turns around the hoop.
