Detail 01
Pinstripe two-ply construction
Two layers of film with damping between the edges. Kills overtones on their own, giving a short, fat note.
Product detailSKU #1274034490553
RemoEbony Pinstripe Tom Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch two-ply black tom head with built-in damping. For drummers who want a fat, controlled tom sound with minimal fuss.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal players needing punch over sustain
- Floor toms that ring uncontrollably with single-ply heads
- Gigging drummers who dent thin heads on stage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or roots players wanting long, open sustain
- Anyone who tunes high and wants bright, singing toms
- Drums other than 18 inch diameter
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
Reads slightly darker than the clear Pinstripe and hides the drum's interior. Sound difference is small; the look is the main change.
Detail 03
Two plies versus one
Noticeably tougher under sticks and easier to keep in tune, at the cost of sensitivity to light playing.
Detail 04
18 inch
A large floor tom size. Also used as a batter on compact bass drums, though it is voiced as a tom head.
Detail 05
Self-damping design
No moongel or tape needed for most rooms. Adding more muffling on top will choke it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure drum diameter, not shell depth, before ordering
- 02One head, one drum side — no matching sizes included
- 03Tune lower rather than higher; two-ply heads lose focus tuned tight
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need moongel with this head?
Usually not. The two-ply build already damps most overtones. Extra muffling tends to make it sound flat and dead.
02Will this work on an 18-inch bass drum?
It physically fits an 18-inch drum. It is designed as a tom head, so expect a shorter, more controlled note than a dedicated kick head.
03How does it compare to a single-ply head?
Less sustain, less overtone, more attack and body, and considerably longer life under hard hitting.
04Batter side or resonant side?
Use it as a batter. On the resonant side its damping and thickness choke the drum's response.
Reference
Full specifications
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