Detail 01
FiberSkyn surface
Textured fiber coating rolls off some high overtones. Warmer, shorter attack than a clear head, and it takes brushes.
Product detailSKU #1274034490855
RemoFiberSkyn Ambassador Batter Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12 in. single-ply drum head with a fiber-textured surface, made to mimic calfskin. For players chasing a warmer, older tone than clear plastic gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and vintage-leaning kits wanting a drier, warmer attack
- Players who want a calfskin look without skin's weather problems
- Replacing a batter head on a 12 in. drum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard hitters who need a two-ply head to survive
- Players wanting bright, cutting attack and long sustain
- Anyone needing a resonant head for the bottom side
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
Ambassador weight
Single-ply medium weight. Open and responsive, but less durable under heavy sticking than two-ply heads.
Detail 03
Batter head
The struck head. If you also want to change the bottom, you need a separate resonant head.
Detail 04
12 in. size
Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter, not the rim. A 12 in. head fits a 12 in. drum only.
Detail 05
Single ply
One layer of film. More sustain and sensitivity to soft playing than a doubled head, at the cost of dent resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No hoops, tension rods or damping included.
- 02Measure your drum shell diameter before ordering — sizes are not interchangeable
- 03Expect to retune a few times as the head seats in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does FiberSkyn sound like compared to a coated head?
Warmer and drier, with less ring. The fiber texture damps upper overtones more than a standard coating, which is why it reads as closer to calfskin.
02Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The textured surface gives brushes something to catch, unlike a clear head.
03Will it hold up to hard rock playing?
Ambassador is a single-ply medium weight built for response, not abuse. Heavy hitters usually go to a two-ply head for dent and break resistance.
04Does this go on the top or bottom of the drum?
Top. It is a batter head, the one you strike. Bottom resonant heads are a separate purchase.
