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Coated film
The white coating warms the tone, shortens sustain slightly, and gives brushes something to grab.
Product detailSKU #1274034490892
RemoEmperor Coated Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch coated batter head from Remo. For a rack tom that needs a warmer, drier voice and a brush-ready surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refreshing a dented 12-inch rack tom head
- Jazz and studio players who use brushes
- Anyone wanting less ring than a clear head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum attack and long sustain
- Anyone whose tom is 10 or 13 inches
- Drummers replacing a resonant bottom 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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12 in.
Sized to a 12-inch shell diameter. Nothing else fits; heads have no adjustment range.
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Batter side
Goes on top, the side you strike. Not intended as a bottom resonant head.
Detail 04
Coating wears
The coating thins where sticks land. Tone dulls over time even before the film dents.
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Sold singly
One head for one drum. Matching a three-tom kit means three separate purchases.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure across the shell, not the rim, to confirm 12 inches
- 02Head only — no tuning key or damping rings included
- 03Brush wear will show on the coating faster than stick wear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need a 12-inch head?
Measure the drum shell's diameter, ignoring the hoop. A 12-inch shell takes a 12-inch head. There is no tolerance either way.
02Is this good for brushes?
Yes. The coating gives the textured surface brushes need to produce a sweep sound. Clear heads do not.
03Top or bottom head?
Top. This is a batter head, made for the side you strike. Resonant bottom heads are a different, thinner product.
04How often should I replace it?
When the coating wears through at the strike zone, the head won't hold tuning, or you can feel dents in the film.
