Detail 01
Clear film
Brighter and more articulate than coated, with clearer pitch definition and longer sustain at low tunings.
Product detailSKU #1274034490727
RemoClear Extended Timpani Head 34 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 34-inch clear timpani head with extended collar, for the large kettle in a timpani set. For percussionists and ensembles replacing a worn head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a stretched head on a 32-inch class timpani
- Concert and orchestral players needing consistent low pitch
- School and university percussion programs maintaining a set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Smaller timpani in the set — each kettle takes its own size
- Players wanting the darker, warmer sound of a coated head
- Anyone who hasn't measured the bowl and counterhoop
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
Extended collar
Deeper skirt gives the head more travel, so it reaches the low end of the drum's range without choking.
Detail 03
34 in.
Timpani heads are sized larger than the bowl to wrap the counterhoop. Match the head size, not the drum's nominal size.
Detail 04
Single head
Timpani have no resonant head. This one head does all the work, so its condition sets the whole sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the required head size from the drum, not the bowl diameter
- 02One head only — a full set needs a separate size per kettle
- 03Timpani head changes take time and even seating; budget a session
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 34-inch head?
Check the drum's specification or measure the existing head across its flesh hoop. Timpani head sizes don't match the bowl's nominal size.
02Clear or coated for timpani?
Clear gives brighter attack, clearer pitch and longer sustain. Coated is darker and drier. Clear is the common choice for orchestral work.
03What does extended collar mean?
The head's skirt is deeper, giving more film to stretch down over the bowl. That extra travel helps the drum reach its lowest pitches cleanly.
04Can one person change a timpani head?
Yes, but it's slow. You remove the counterhoop, seat the new head evenly, then bring the tuning rods up gradually in sequence.
