Detail 01
Crimplock collar
Molded aluminum collar for marching bass drum tension systems. Will not fit a standard drum kit bass drum hoop.
Product detailSKU #1274034490829
RemoAmbassador Smooth White Bass Head With Crimplock Collar White 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch bass drum head with Crimplock collar for marching bass drums, not a kit drum. One-ply Ambassador weight, smooth white.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band bass drum needing a Crimplock-compatible replacement head
- Drum corps player wanting open, resonant tone from a small bass
- Replacing a torn head on an existing 18-inch marching bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit bass drums — Crimplock collars won't seat on standard hoops
- Players wanting a muffled, tight thud from their bass drum
- Anyone needing a 20-inch or 22-inch kit head
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
Ambassador weight
Single-ply, medium thickness. More open and resonant than a two-ply head, with more sustain and overtones.
Detail 03
Smooth white surface
Coated-looking but smooth. Slightly warmer and less bright than a clear head, with a bit more attack control.
Detail 04
18 inch
Small for a marching bass — higher pitch, faster response, easier to carry. Common as the top voice in a bass line.
Detail 05
Bass head, not batter-specific
Works as either playing side on a two-headed marching bass. Most players match both sides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your drum shell diameter, not the old head, before ordering
- 02Sold as a single head — a two-sided bass needs two
- 03Marching basses tune high; budget time for even tension across all lugs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my drum kit bass drum?
No. The Crimplock collar is built for marching bass drum hardware and won't seat properly on a standard kit bass drum hoop.
02Is 18 inches the head size or the drum size?
Both — it fits an 18-inch diameter marching bass drum. Match it to the shell diameter.
03How does smooth white compare to clear?
Smooth white is a touch warmer with slightly less high-end ring. Clear is brighter and more cutting.
04Do I need two of these?
A marching bass drum has heads on both sides. Buy two if you're replacing the whole drum.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
