Detail 01
Coated finish
The coating adds slight damping and warmth, softening attack compared with a clear head of the same build.
Product detailSKU #1274034490567
RemoAmbassador Coated Bass Drum Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch coated bass drum head for compact and small kits. For players who want a warmer, drier kick tone than a clear head gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Compact, jazz and lounge kits built around a 16-inch kick
- Players wanting a warm, short kick note over sharp attack
- Low-volume rooms where a boomy kick overwhelms the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock players needing beater click and attack
- Anyone with an 18-inch or larger kick
- Players who want maximum durability at the beater strike point
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
16 in.
Fits a 16-inch bass drum shell only. Measure across the shell, not over the hoop.
Detail 03
Bass drum head
Sized and built for a kick drum. A 16-inch tom head is a different product and tensions differently.
Detail 04
No impact patch
Bare film at the strike point, so a felt or plastic beater will wear it faster than a patched head.
Detail 05
Small diameter
A 16-inch kick sits higher in pitch with less sub-low than a 20 or 22. Tune low and loose for depth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Add a stick-on impact pad if you play hard — the strike point is unreinforced
- 02Front head, muffling and tuning key are not included
- 03Detune slightly after seating; a fresh head stretches and needs a second pass
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I add a beater patch?
Yes, if you play with force or use a hard plastic beater. A patch protects the strike point and extends head life considerably.
02Coated or clear for bass drum?
Coated is warmer and drier with softer attack. Clear gives more beater click and cut. Pick by how much attack your music needs.
03Can I use this on a 16-inch floor tom?
It is built as a bass drum head. Use a tom head on a floor tom for the intended tension and response.
04Will a 16-inch kick sound too small?
It sits higher in pitch with less sub-low than a 20 or 22. Tune low and use a light pillow for a fuller thud.
