Detail 01
Single ply
Thinner than a two-ply head, so it responds to lighter sticking and gives more tone at low volume.
Product detailSKU #1274034491045
RemoBlack Suede Ambassador Batter Drum Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch single-ply batter head with a black suede finish. For drummers who want a warm, controlled tom sound with less ring than a clear head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor tom on a kit that sounds too bright or ringy
- Recording sessions needing a shorter, focused tom note
- Players who want a dark visual look on the kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want maximum sustain and open resonance
- Anyone needing a bottom resonant head, this is a batter
- Kits where the tom is 14 or 18 inch
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
Suede finish
Textured surface that damps some high overtones. Warmer and shorter than a clear head of the same weight.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Detail 04
16 inch
Floor tom territory on most kits. Measure the bearing edge, not the hoop, to confirm.
Detail 05
Black
The color is finish only. Tone comes from the ply thickness and surface texture, not the pigment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one head, no resonant head or tuning key included
- 02Measure the drum shell diameter, hoop measurement runs larger
- 03A new head needs seating and stretching before it holds tune
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for the top or bottom of the drum?
The top. It is a batter head, built for stick contact. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and sold separately.
02How does suede compare to a coated head?
Both damp overtones versus clear. Suede has a textured surface that warms the tone and shortens sustain.
03Will it work on a snare?
A 16 inch head is too large for standard snares. This size lands on floor toms.
04Does the black finish change the sound?
The texture does, the color does not. The suede surface is what warms the tone and cuts high ring.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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