Detail 01
Emperor two-ply
Two thin plies instead of one. Warmer, shorter sustain, and a lot more durable under heavy sticking.
Product detailSKU #1274034490601
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Standard Tom Pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A three-head Emperor tom pack in black textured film. For drummers replacing a whole kit's tom batters at once and wanting warm, controlled tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing all tom batters in one go instead of piecemeal
- Drummers who want a matte black kit look
- Studio and stage use where long tom ring is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kits with unusual tom sizes outside the standard pack
- Players who want bright, open, wide-open sustain
- Anyone needing a single replacement head — you're paying for three
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 film
Textured matte finish, not glossy. Slightly softer attack than a clear head, with no stage glare.
Detail 03
Standard tom pack
Three batter heads in the common rack-and-floor tom sizes. Confirm each against your shells before ordering.
Detail 04
Pack pricing
Cheaper per head than buying three singles, but you're committed to all three sizes.
Detail 05
Batter heads only
These go on the top. Your resonant bottom heads stay as they are.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure all three tom shells first — the pack sizes are fixed and non-swappable.
- 02No bass drum or snare head included. Toms only.
- 03Fresh two-ply heads need a day of settling; retune after the first session.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What sizes come in the pack?
It's Remo's standard tom sizing. Measure your shell diameters and check them against the pack contents before buying — sizes aren't interchangeable.
02Is Black Suede just a color, or does it sound different?
Both. The textured film is matte black and takes a small amount of edge off the attack compared with a clear head of the same weight.
03Emperor versus a single-ply head?
Emperor's second ply shortens sustain, warms the tone, and roughly doubles the durability. Single-ply is brighter and more open but dents faster.
04Do these need external damping?
Rarely. Two plies handle most overtones. Add a small gel only if a specific tom still rings past where you want it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
