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Fiberskyn head
Synthetic film textured to feel and sound like calfskin. Holds pitch through humidity and temperature swings.
Product detailSKU #1274034491735
RemoFiberskyn Frame Drum Walnut 2.5x16
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch walnut-shell frame drum with a synthetic Fiberskyn head. For hand-drum players who want a large, deep-voiced frame drum without skin maintenance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circles where a big, low frame drum needs to carry
- Players who don't want to babysit a natural skin
- Sound healing, meditation and percussion accompaniment
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the exact response of a real animal skin
- Kit drummers looking for a snare or tom
- Anyone needing high tuning range — frame drums are fixed
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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16-inch diameter
Large enough for a deep, resonant low tone. Two-handed playing or held against the body.
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2.5-inch depth
Shallow shell keeps it light for its size and gives a quick, open decay rather than a boomy tail.
Detail 04
Walnut shell
Denser wood, so attack reads a bit tighter and the tone stays focused instead of washing out.
Detail 05
Around $63
Entry-level price for a frame drum this size. Built for playing, not a collector piece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag or beater included — it's the drum only
- 02Fixed head tension; there is no tuning hardware to adjust
- 03Larger than it sounds on paper — 16 inches needs both arms
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the head need tuning or conditioning?
No. Fiberskyn is a synthetic head with fixed tension, so there's nothing to tune, oil or dry out. Wipe it clean and play.
02Can I play this with a mallet?
Yes, frame drums take hands or a soft beater. No mallet is included, so budget separately if you want one.
03Is 16 inches too big to start with?
It's on the larger end. The bigger head gives more low end but takes more reach, especially if you play seated.
04How is this different from the 2x10?
Bigger and deeper-voiced. The 10-inch is lighter and higher pitched, easier for smaller hands and travel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
