Detail 01
Ambassador weight
Remo's medium single-ply. Open, resonant, plenty of overtones. The default reference tone most drummers compare against.
Product detailSKU #1274034491213
RemoEbony Ambassador Drum Head - 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch single-ply Ambassador head in black, for drummers who want the standard medium-weight tone with an opaque look instead of clear or coated.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass drum batter or reso on a 20-inch kick
- Players wanting an all-black kit look front and back
- Replacing a worn head without changing overall drum voicing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters who dent single-ply heads quickly
- Drummers who want built-in muffling from a dot or ring
- Anyone needing a coated surface for brushes
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
Opaque rather than clear. Same basic single-ply response, but hides the shell interior and any port hardware.
Detail 03
20 in.
Fits a 20-inch drum only. Head sizes are the drum's diameter, not the hoop or bearing edge.
Detail 04
Single ply
Thinner than two-ply heads: more sustain and stick sensitivity, but shorter life under hard playing.
Detail 05
No dot or dampening ring
Nothing built in to shorten sustain. You control the tone with tuning, tape, or an external muffler.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. No tuning key, dampening, or hardware included.
- 02Measure the drum, not the old head, if the size is unclear.
- 03New heads stretch. Seat and retune after the first session.
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 as either on a 20-inch drum. As a bass drum batter it gives an open, punchy attack; as a front head it keeps more sustain than a pre-muffled reso.
02Does black film sound different from clear?
The film thickness is what drives the tone, and it matches a standard Ambassador. Differences between black and clear are subtle at best; the reason to pick it is the look.
03Will it fit a 20-inch bass drum with a port hole?
The head fits the drum. Ports are cut into a head separately, so this one arrives solid unless you cut it yourself.
04How long will it last?
Depends on how hard you play. Single-ply heads dent and lose tone faster than two-ply under heavy hitting, and a lot faster under a hard felt beater.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
