Detail 01
Resonant head
Sits on the front, unstruck side. It shapes sustain and projection rather than taking beater hits.
Product detailSKU #1274034491000
RemoEbony Ambassador Resonant Bass Drum Head 20 in.
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black single-ply resonant head for a 20-inch bass drum front. Goes on the front side of the drum, not the beater side.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kits where a black front head matches the hardware or finish
- Drummers who want a full, open bass note
- Replacing a front head that has torn or lost tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The batter side — nothing here is built for beater impact
- Anyone wanting a factory port hole cut in
- Players needing a printed logo or graphic on the front
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
Single-ply Ambassador
One film. More resonance and lower fundamental than a two-ply front head, with a longer decay.
Detail 03
Ebony film
Black film for the look. On the same series, tonal difference from clear is small.
Detail 04
20 in.
Matches a 20 in. bass drum shell. Common on smaller and jazz-leaning kits.
Detail 05
No port hole
Solid head. Full sustain, but miking means either an internal mic or cutting your own hole.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No port hole ring, muffling pillow or tuning key included
- 02If you mic the kick, plan on cutting a port and adding a reinforcement ring
- 03Solid front head means more sustain — you may want internal muffling
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. This is a resonant head for the front of the bass drum. A beater will wear through it quickly. Use a batter head on the pedal side.
02Does it come with a hole for a microphone?
No, it is solid. You can cut a port yourself with a hole cutter and fit a reinforcement ring, or mic the drum from outside the head.
03Does the black film change the sound?
Barely. Ebony and clear Ambassador heads are the same single-ply construction. The difference is appearance.
04Will it fit a 20-inch bass drum?
Yes, it is sized for a 20 in. shell. Measure your shell diameter, not the hoop or the old head's outer rim.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
