Detail 01
Black dot
A reinforcement patch at the center. Adds attack and durability where the beater lands, and trims overtones.
Product detailSKU #1274034491244
RemoControlled Sound Clear With Black Dot Bass Drum Head 24 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 24-inch clear bass drum head with a center black dot, from Remo's Controlled Sound line. For drummers wanting attack with built-in dampening.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock or metal kicks needing a defined beater click
- Drummers who want reinforcement at the beater impact point
- Replacing a punched-through head on a 24-inch kick
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players after an open, singing, long-decay bass drum
- Anyone needing a front head with a logo or port hole
- Kicks other than 24 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
Clear film
Brighter and more open than a coated head. More attack and stick definition, less warmth.
Detail 03
Controlled Sound
The dot does the damping instead of an edge ring, so the head keeps more low-end body than a fully muffled design.
Detail 04
24 in.
Matches a 24-inch shell only. Measure the drum itself — head sizes don't stretch to fit.
Detail 05
No pre-cut port
Solid film. Any mic hole is a cut you make, and cutting it wrong ends the head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no beater, damping pillow, tuning key or port ring
- 02Beater side or front is your call, but the dot suits impact
- 03Retune after a few sessions; fresh heads settle and go flat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the black dot actually do?
It reinforces the film where the beater strikes and adds a bit of mass, giving more attack and shorter sustain while extending head life.
02Clear with dot or a pre-muffled head?
This one is less damped. You get more tone and low end, with the dot controlling attack. Add a pillow if you want it drier.
03Will this fit a 22-inch bass drum?
No. It's a 24-inch head and won't tension correctly on a smaller shell.
04Can I use it as the front head?
You can, though it has no port hole or graphics. Most drummers run it as the batter so the dot sits where the beater hits.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
