Detail 01
12.5 in.
Conga-size head. Match it to your drum's stated size designation, not a tape measure across the shell.
Product detailSKU #1274034490972
RemoCrimplock Symmetry Skyndeep D3 Conga Drumhead Calfskin Graphic 12.5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12.5-inch synthetic conga head with a printed calfskin graphic and Crimplock mounting hoop, for players wanting a natural look without hide upkeep.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Congueros who want calfskin appearance with stable synthetic tuning
- Drums already fitted with Crimplock-style mounting hardware
- Stage and outdoor play where humidity ruins real hide
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the true feel and give of hide
- Drums using a different mounting system than Crimplock
- Anyone needing a cheap replacement head for practice drums
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
Crimplock mounting
The head comes pre-mounted on its own collar. Your drum must accept Crimplock hoops or it will not seat.
Detail 03
Skyndeep synthetic film
Holds pitch through weather and humidity swings that make natural hide go flat or sharp.
Detail 04
Calfskin graphic
The hide look is printed into the film. It is cosmetic and does not change how the head sounds.
Detail 05
Symmetry design
Even tension around the collar, so tuning lugs pull the head more consistently ring to ring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your conga uses Crimplock hardware before ordering
- 02Head only — no hoop, tuning lugs, or hardware included
- 03Synthetic heads need less break-in but feel firmer than hide
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 12.5 inch conga?
If your drum is sold as a 12.5-inch conga and uses Crimplock mounting, yes. Match the size designation on your drum, not a measured shell diameter.
02Does it sound like a real calfskin head?
It is a synthetic film with a printed hide graphic. The look is calfskin; the response is synthetic — more consistent, less break-in, tuning that holds.
03Do I need special tools to install it?
A standard conga tuning wrench for your drum's lugs. The head arrives on its own mounting collar, so no tucking or gluing.
04Will it stay in tune outdoors?
Synthetic film is far less reactive to humidity and temperature than natural hide, so pitch stays put across a set.
