Detail 01
Ambassador weight
Single ply. Thinner than Emperor heads, so more sustain and sensitivity, less durability under heavy sticks.
Product detailSKU #1274034490873
RemoBlack Suede Ambassador Batter Drum Head 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch single-ply tom batter head with a black suede finish. For drummers who want an open tom note with a softened attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large floor toms where you want depth and sustain
- Stage rigs where a black head matches the kit look
- Drummers who find clear heads too bright and cutting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard hitters who go through single-ply heads fast
- Players wanting a tight, controlled note with short decay
- Anyone needing a snare batter or bass drum 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
Black suede finish
The textured black film cuts some overtones compared to clear, closer in feel to a coated head.
Detail 03
Batter side
This is the top head you strike, not the bottom resonant head.
Detail 04
18 in. size
For an 18-inch diameter drum, typically a large floor tom.
Detail 05
Opaque black film
You cannot see through it, so no visual check on internal muffling once mounted.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head. Does not include a resonant head or tuning key.
- 0218 in. drums are less common. Confirm your shell diameter first.
- 03Black film shows stick marks and wear more visibly than coated white.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between black suede and coated?
Black suede is a textured black film. It damps overtones like a coating does but is a different material and a darker look.
02Can I use brushes on this?
The suede texture gives some brush response, but a traditional coated head is the standard choice for brush work.
03Ambassador or Emperor for my toms?
Ambassador is single-ply: more sustain, more sensitivity, less durable. Emperor is two-ply: shorter note, takes harder hitting.
04Does this fit a bass drum?
Only if the drum is 18 inches across. An 18-inch bass drum would take it, but a single-ply head wears fast under a beater.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
