Detail 01
Ambassador weight
Single-ply medium film. Open sustain and sensitivity, but less dent resistance than a two-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1274034490745
RemoEbony Ambassador Drum Head - 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch black single-ply tom head from Remo's Ambassador line. For drummers wanting a standard-weight head with a dark, opaque look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 12-inch rack tom head
- Players who want a blacked-out kit appearance
- Rehearsal and gigging use where a standard-weight head is fine
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters who dent single-ply heads quickly
- Anyone wanting the shorter, drier sustain of a two-ply head
- Snare batter duty — this is a tom head
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
Ebony (black) film
The color is in the film, so it darkens the look without adding the muffling of a coated or dot head.
Detail 03
12 in.
A common rack tom size. This is the head diameter, which matches the shell size, not the hoop.
Detail 04
Single ply
More overtones and longer decay than two-ply. You may want a small muffling ring for recording.
Detail 05
Batter or resonant use
Ambassadors work on either side. On the bottom they open the drum up; on top they take the stick wear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. Buy separately for each tom you are changing
- 02You need a drum key; none is included
- 03Black film shows stick marks and scuffs more than clear film
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a top or bottom head?
Either. Ambassadors are used as batter or resonant heads. Put it on top for stick response, on the bottom for more sustain.
02How is this different from a clear Ambassador?
Same weight and construction. The Ebony film is opaque black instead of clear, which changes the look, not the feel.
03Will it survive hard playing?
It is single-ply, so it dents and breaks sooner than a two-ply head under heavy sticking. Lighter and moderate players get long life from it.
04Does 12 inch mean the shell or the hoop?
The shell. A 12-inch tom takes a 12-inch head. Measure the shell diameter, not across the hoop.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
