Detail 01
40 in.
Concert and gong drum territory, not kit kicks. Measure the bare shell diameter, not the hoop.
Product detailSKU #1274034491279
RemoFiberSkyn 3 Simulated Calfskin Medium Bass Head 40 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 40-inch synthetic calfskin head for concert and gong bass drums. For players who want the warmth of skin without it moving with the weather.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert bass drum in orchestra, wind ensemble, or pit
- Large gong drums where you want a dark, warm thud
- Replacing a natural skin head that drifts with humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit bass drums — 40" is far beyond kit sizes
- Players who want bright attack and cutting stick definition
- Tight budgets; this is one head at large-format pricing
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
FiberSkyn 3
Textured synthetic film that behaves like calfskin: warmer, darker, softer attack than clear film.
Detail 03
Simulated calfskin
Holds tuning through humidity and temperature swings that would move a real skin head noticeably.
Detail 04
Medium weight
Middle ground — enough body for full-volume strokes, still responsive under soft mallet rolls.
Detail 05
Single head
One head per package. A two-sided concert bass drum needs a second one to match.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — buy two if you want matched batter and resonant sides
- 02Large diameters need slow, even tensioning across every lug
- 03No mallets, hoops, hardware, or drum key included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a drum set bass drum?
No. Kit kicks run roughly 18 to 26 inches. A 40-inch head is built for concert and gong bass drums.
02Batter side or resonant side?
Medium weight works on either side. Many players run the same head both sides so the drum responds evenly.
03How does it compare to a real calfskin head?
Similar warmth and mallet feel, but it stays where you tuned it. Real skin shifts pitch with room humidity and temperature.
04Does it work with felt mallets?
Yes. The textured surface is made for mallet playing and gives soft rolls something to speak against.
