Detail 01
Single-ply Ambassador film
Thinner and more responsive than a two-ply head, with more sustain, more overtones, and a shorter lifespan under heavy sticking.
Product detailSKU #1274034490550
RemoEbony Ambassador Drum Head - 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch single-ply black drum head for floor toms. For drummers who want an open, resonant tom voice and don't mind retuning often.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that sound choked with thicker two-ply heads
- Jazz, roots and light-hitting players wanting long sustain
- Drummers who tune low and want the shell ringing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard hitters who dent or split thin heads quickly
- Anyone wanting a pre-muffled, ready-to-record thud
- Players needing a specific size other than 16 inch
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 (opaque black) film
Slightly darker and less overtone-heavy than the clear version, and it hides the drum's interior and hardware.
Detail 03
16 inch
Head size matches the drum's stated diameter, so this fits a 16-inch floor tom, not a 16-inch-deep drum.
Detail 04
No built-in damping ring
Ring control is up to you via tuning, moongel, or an external muffler. Out of the box it sings.
Detail 05
Sold as one head
Covers one side of one drum. Matching a full kit means buying each size separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the drum's diameter, not the hoop or head collar, before ordering
- 02No muffling rings, tape or gels included
- 03Plan to seat and retune it a few times after fitting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a batter or resonant head?
It works on either side of a floor tom. On the batter side it gives a soft, open attack; underneath it adds sustain and pitch bend.
02Will this fit a 16x16 floor tom?
Yes. Head sizing follows drum diameter, so a 16-inch head fits a 16-inch drum regardless of shell depth.
03Ebony or clear — is there a sound difference?
Slight. The opaque black film reads a touch darker and marginally more controlled than the clear version. The bigger difference is visual.
04How long will it last?
Single-ply heads wear faster than two-ply. Heavy rock players may dent one in weeks; lighter players can get many months.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
