Detail 01
Crimplock collar
The head comes pre-crimped into a metal collar that drops onto a matching Remo Crimplock hardware. Not interchangeable with tucked heads.
Product detailSKU #1274034490824
RemoCrimplock Symmetry Fiberskyn 3 D1 Conga Drumhead 9.75 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 9.75 in. Fiberskyn 3 conga head with Remo's Crimplock mounting collar. For players replacing a head on a Crimplock-fitted conga or quinto.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn head on a Crimplock-mounted conga
- Players wanting a warmer, skin-like slap over clear synthetic
- Hand drummers who want consistent tuning across humidity swings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Congas with traditional tucked or rim-mounted hardware
- Drummers wanting bright, cutting attack from a clear head
- Anyone unsure of their drum's exact head diameter
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
Fiberskyn 3
A textured synthetic surface that mimics calfskin. Warmer tone, softer slap, and more hand grip than a smooth clear head.
Detail 03
9.75 in. diameter
Quinto-range size. Measure the drum's shell head-seat diameter, not the shell body, before ordering.
Detail 04
Symmetry construction
Even tension distribution across the head, so tuning stays consistent as you work around the lugs.
Detail 05
Synthetic film
Doesn't loosen in humidity or tighten in dry air the way real skin does. Holds pitch outdoors.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your conga uses Crimplock hardware — this will not fit tucked-head drums
- 02Single head only. No tuning wrench, hardware, or collar replacement included
- 03Measure the drum's head diameter directly; conga naming varies between makers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any 9.75 inch conga?
Only if the drum uses Remo's Crimplock mounting system. Congas with traditional tucked heads or other rim systems need a different head.
02How does Fiberskyn compare to a clear head?
Warmer and darker, with a softer slap and more surface grip for your hands. Clear heads give brighter attack and more cutting high end.
03Does it need to be broken in?
Tune it up, play it, and retune after the first session. Synthetic heads settle quickly and then hold pitch.
04Can I use this outdoors?
Yes. Being synthetic, it holds tuning through humidity and temperature changes that would move a natural skin head.
