Detail 01
Ambassador
Remo's single-ply weight. Open response and easy stick feel, but less durable than a two-ply under hard playing.
Product detailSKU #1274034491306
RemoEbony Ambassador Drum Head - 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch single-ply black tom head. For drummers who want a focused, slightly darker tom note and an all-black look on the kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms on kits where you want black heads showing
- Drummers chasing a shorter, drier tom note than clear film
- Live playing where toms need attack without long ring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass drums or any drum that isn't 13 inches
- Players who want maximum sustain and open tom resonance
- Heavy hitters who tear through single-ply heads fast
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
Colored film reads a touch darker and drier than clear, with slightly less high-end sizzle.
Detail 03
Smooth (uncoated) surface
Brushes slide rather than catch. Sticks feel slick, with sharp articulation on the attack.
Detail 04
13 inch
Fits a 13-inch tom. Head size is the shell diameter and has to match exactly.
Detail 05
Single ply on a tom
More sustain and pitch bend than two-ply. Expect to muffle if the room is live.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the old head's outer rim.
- 03New heads stretch. Expect to retune over the first few sessions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a batter or a resonant head?
It works as either on a 13-inch tom. Most players put it on top as the batter; used underneath, a single-ply gives longer sustain.
02Can I use brushes on it?
Not really. The film is smooth, so brushes slide instead of catching. A coated head is the one you want for brush swirls.
03Does the black film actually change the sound?
A little. Compared with a clear head of the same weight, expect slightly less top-end shimmer and a bit more focus in the note.
04Will it fit a 13-inch snare?
It fits dimensionally, but it's built for toms. Snare batters are usually coated for brush response and stick definition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
