Detail 01
Clear film
Brighter, more defined pitch and attack than a Fiberskyn-style head. Articulation carries; the tone is less warm and mellow.
Product detailSKU #1274034490849
RemoClear Extended Timpani Head 28 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28-inch clear replacement head for a timpani. For orchestral and school percussion programs re-heading a kettle drum, not a drum-kit part.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School or university percussion sections re-heading aging timpani
- Orchestral players wanting clear articulation over warm mush
- Replacing a punctured or dented timpani head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum-kit players; this fits no kit drum
- Anyone wanting a warm, dark calfskin-style timpani sound
- Timpani of any size other than 28 inches
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
28 in. head
Sized to the kettle, and timpani sizes vary across a set. A 28-inch head fits only a 28-inch drum.
Detail 03
Timpani-specific build
Cut and collared for a timpani counterhoop and pedal tensioning. A standard drum head of the same number will not work.
Detail 04
Single head design
Timpani have one head. There's no resonant head to buy, but a full set means one head per kettle.
Detail 05
Pedal-tuned drum
The head must be cleared evenly at every tension rod or the pedal will not hold pitch across its range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. A full set of timpani needs one per drum.
- 02Re-heading timpani takes a full clearing and pitch-range reset afterward.
- 03Confirm your kettle measures 28 inches before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need a 28-inch head?
Measure the kettle's bowl diameter at the rim. Timpani sets mix sizes, so check the specific drum rather than assuming from the rest of the set.
02Clear or Fiberskyn for timpani?
Clear gives brighter attack and clearer pitch definition, which cuts in a large ensemble. Fiberskyn-style heads sound warmer and closer to calfskin.
03Can I use this on a concert bass drum?
No. Timpani heads are cut and collared for timpani hoops and pedal tuning. Use a head made for that drum instead.
04How long does re-heading take?
Plan for real time, not minutes. After seating the head you must clear it evenly at each rod and reset the pedal's pitch range.
