Detail 01
Crimplock
Locking collar mount for marching drums. Only works with tenors built for Crimplock — not interchangeable with kit heads.
Product detailSKU #1274034491276
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Tenor Drumhead with Crimplock Black Suede
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply black suede Emperor tenor head with Crimplock mounting. For marching tenors that need a matte playing surface and dark look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching tenor drums with Crimplock mounting hardware
- Drumlines wanting a non-glare matte surface under stadium lights
- Players who prefer a slightly warmer attack than clear film
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kits — Crimplock does not fit standard hoops
- Anyone needing maximum brightness and projection outdoors
- Tenor sets built around a different mounting system
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
Matte, textured finish. Kills glare on the field and gives a slightly softer, warmer attack than smooth film.
Detail 03
Emperor
Remo's heavier-duty line, built to take hard marching sticking without denting as fast as thinner heads.
Detail 04
Tenor head
Sized and built for marching tenors, which are single-headed and tuned high for cutting articulation.
Detail 05
Textured surface
Grippier under the stick than glossy film, which some players notice on fast hand-to-hand passages.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your tenors are Crimplock-equipped before buying
- 02Head size is not listed — measure your drum before ordering
- 03No hardware, tension rods or mounting ring included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the suede finish wear off?
The textured surface dulls with heavy playing over time, mostly in the strike zone. Tone changes little; it is a cosmetic and feel change.
02Can I put this on a regular tom?
No. Crimplock heads use a locking collar for marching drums. Standard toms need a conventional flesh-hoop head.
03How does this compare to a clear Emperor?
Same durability. The black suede finish is matte instead of glossy, cuts stage and sunlight glare, and gives a marginally warmer attack.
04What size drum does this fit?
Tenor heads are sized to the specific drum in the set. Measure your drum head rim-to-rim and match that diameter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
