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Ebony (black) film
Opaque black film instead of clear. Same striking surface, darker look, and it hides stick marks better.
Product detailSKU #1274034491231
RemoEbony Pinstripe Tom Head 8 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch black tom batter head from Remo's Pinstripe line. For drummers who want a darker look and a shorter, more controlled tom note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rack toms on a kit with black hardware
- Drummers chasing a fatter, shorter tom sound
- Replacing a worn 8-inch batter head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum ring and long sustain
- Anyone needing a 10-inch or larger tom head
- Snare or bass drum use — this is a tom head
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.
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Pinstripe series
Pinstripe heads run on the controlled side — less overtone ring than an open single-ply head.
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8 in.
An 8-inch tom is small and high-pitched. Fits an 8-inch shell only, not a 10.
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Batter head
Top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is sold separately.
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Black finish
Visually matches black shells and hardware, and it stays looking clean longer than a clear head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your tom is an 8-inch shell — head sizes do not stretch to fit
- 02Resonant bottom head not included; replace both if the tom sounds dead
- 03You need a drum key; expect to retune a few times as the head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the black film change the sound?
The finish is mostly cosmetic. What shapes the sound here is the Pinstripe construction, which trims overtones for a shorter, fatter tom note.
02Will this fit a 10-inch tom?
No. It fits an 8-inch shell only. Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering.
03Is one head enough for the drum?
This covers the top batter side only. If the bottom resonant head is also old, buy that separately to hear the full improvement.
04Is this good for a small rack tom on a compact kit?
Yes. Eight-inch toms are common on compact and fusion kits, and a controlled head keeps a small, pitchy tom from ringing thin.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
