Detail 01
Pinstripe
Two plies with a damping agent between them at the edge. Kills high overtones and shortens the note without external muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034491316
RemoEbony Pinstripe Tom Head 15 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
15-inch black two-ply tom head. For drummers who want a shorter, fatter tom note with built-in overtone control and durability for hard hitting.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms in rock, funk, or live playing
- Hard hitters who dent single-ply heads
- Drummers who want a fat note without taping the head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting open sustain and sensitivity
- Drummers who want maximum stick response and nuance
- Toms of any size other than 15 inches
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
Two-ply
Thicker than single-ply, so it takes hard hitting and dents far less, at the cost of some sensitivity to light playing.
Detail 03
Ebony finish
Black, and slightly warmer and darker than a clear version of the same head. Also hides stick marks better.
Detail 04
Tom head
This is the batter head you strike. The thinner resonant head under the tom is a separate part.
Detail 05
15 in.
For 15-inch toms, typically a floor tom. Diameter must match the shell exactly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No hoop or tension rods included
- 02Two-ply heads tune lower comfortably; do not overtighten to chase pitch
- 03Replacing only the batter leaves an old resonant head that limits the improvement
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Batter or resonant head?
Batter. It is the top head you play on. The bottom resonant head is thinner and sold separately.
02Will this stop my toms from ringing?
It shortens the ring considerably. The damping between the plies removes most high overtones, so tape or gel rings are usually unnecessary.
03Is it good for jazz?
Not really. Two-ply heads trade sustain and light-touch sensitivity for durability and a fatter, shorter note. Single-ply suits jazz better.
04Do I need a drum key to install it?
Yes. Seat the head, then tighten opposite rods in a star pattern in small turns until the wrinkles are gone and pitch is even.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
