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Crimplock collar
A locking aluminum collar built into the head for marching drums. It only fits drums designed around that system.
Product detailSKU #1274034491376
RemoCrimplock Suede Emperor Head 8 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply Suede-finish 8 inch head with a Crimplock collar, for marching tenor drums. Buy only if your drum uses the Crimplock mounting system.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching tenor players replacing a worn or dented 8 inch head
- Drum lines needing a durable head that survives outdoor rehearsals
- Anyone matching an existing Crimplock tenor set head for head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard drum kit toms — the Crimplock collar will not seat
- Players wanting the brightest, most cutting tenor attack
- Anyone whose tenors take conventional hoop-mounted heads
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
Emperor two-ply
Two layers of film. Shorter sustain, more focused note, and far more dent resistance than a single-ply head.
Detail 03
Suede finish
Textured translucent film. Slightly warmer and less brittle-sounding than clear, with a bit of stick feel.
Detail 04
8 inch
The smallest common tenor size, usually the top voice in a quad or quint set.
Detail 05
Marching-oriented build
Made to hold high tension and take hard sticking outdoors, which is why it is thicker than a kit tom head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your tenors are Crimplock-mounted; conventional drums cannot use this head
- 02One head only — a quad or quint needs the full set
- 03High marching tension takes several tuning passes before the head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this on a regular 8 inch tom?
No. The Crimplock collar replaces a standard hoop-and-flesh-hoop fit and will not seat on a conventional drum.
02How does Suede compare to a clear head here?
Suede is textured and slightly warmer, taking a little edge off the attack. Clear is brighter and more cutting outdoors.
03Is two-ply worth it for marching?
Yes for durability. Two plies handle high tension and heavy sticking with less denting, and the tighter focus suits ensemble playing.
04Do I need a special tool to install it?
It tensions with your drum's standard tension rods, but the collar must be seated squarely before you bring it up to pitch.
