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Snare side head
Goes on the bottom, under the wires. Striking it will split it in one hit.
Product detailSKU #1274034491072
RemoDiplomat Snare Side Head - 14 in.
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Thin bottom head for a 14-inch snare. Buy it when the wires buzz dead or the resonant head is dented and the drum lost snap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a torn or creased snare-side head on a 14-inch drum
- Practice kits and student drums where cost matters
- Keeping a spare in the stick bag for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Batter side — this head is far too thin to strike
- Toms, bass drums, or any drum other than a 14-inch snare
- Players wanting maximum snare sensitivity from a thinner Ambassador-weight resonant
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.
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Diplomat weight
Remo's thinnest film. Responds fast to wire vibration, so ghost notes and buzz rolls speak clearly.
Detail 03
14 in.
Head size is the drum shell diameter, not the rim. Measure the shell across the top.
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Clear film
No coating on the underside means nothing damps the wires. Brighter, more open snare response.
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Single ply
Short sustain and quick decay. Less ringy than a heavier resonant head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No snare wires, strainer cord, or tuning key included.
- 02Detension the wires fully before removing the old head or you will crease this one.
- 03Tune snare-side heads tight — well above the batter head pitch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a batter head?
No. Snare-side film is a fraction of the thickness of a batter head and will puncture the first time you hit it with a stick.
02Will this fit my 14x5.5 snare?
Yes. The 14 refers to the diameter, which is what matters for head fit. Depth does not affect head size.
03How tight should the snare-side head be?
Tighter than the batter. Crank it up until it stops sounding loose and flabby, then fine-tune by ear for wire response.
04How often do these need replacing?
When you see a crease, dent, or pinhole under the wires, or when the snare response goes dull no matter how you tune it.
