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FiberSkyn surface
A synthetic finish that mimics animal skin. Softens the attack and warms the tone versus plain film.
Product detailSKU #1274034490842
RemoFiberSkyn Ambassador Batter Drum Head 20 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch bass drum batter head with a synthetic textured coating over Ambassador-weight film. For players who want a warm, muted, natural-skin attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and vintage-voiced kits where a papery, controlled thump suits the room
- Players who want less ring than a clear head without adding muffling
- Acoustic and low-volume gigs needing a softer, rounder bass drum note
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard rock or metal players wanting a sharp, punchy modern beater attack
- Anyone whose bass drum is not 20 inches
- Players who want maximum sustain and open low end
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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Ambassador weight
Remo's medium single-ply thickness. More open and resonant than a heavier head, less durable under hard hitting.
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20 in. size
Fits a 20-inch bass drum only. Head size matches drum shell diameter, not the rim measurement.
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Batter head
This is the beater-side head. The front resonant head is a separate purchase.
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Single ply
One layer of film. Brighter and more responsive than two-ply, but wears faster at the beater spot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering a 20-inch head
- 02Front resonant head, muffling and tuning key are not included
- 03The textured coating wears at the beater contact point over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for the beater side or the front?
The beater side. It's a batter head. If you want to replace the front-facing head on your bass drum, you need a resonant head instead.
02Will this fit a 22-inch bass drum?
No. Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter and are not adjustable. A 20-inch head only fits a 20-inch drum.
03How is FiberSkyn different from a coated head?
FiberSkyn uses a synthetic skin-like surface rather than a sprayed coating. It gives a warmer, drier, more muted note with less ring.
04Do I need to add muffling with this head?
Less than with a clear head. The FiberSkyn surface already controls overtones, so many players run it with little or no internal damping.
