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2.5 x 12 in.
12 inches across the playing surface, 2.5 inches of collar depth down the side of the shell.

Independent shopping perspective
A synthetic replacement head for 12-inch djembes and ashikos, medium weight. For hand drummers who want a head that ignores humidity.

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What matters in use
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 01
12 inches across the playing surface, 2.5 inches of collar depth down the side of the shell.
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Middle ground between slap crack and bass depth. Thinner heads slap brighter; thicker ones hit lower and harder on hands.
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Tuning holds through humidity and temperature swings. No pre-play warming or drying needed.
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The collar depth is what makes it work on tall, rope- or lug-tuned hand drums rather than a standard tom.
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A deeper-collared design intended for the taller shell shape of a djembe, not a flat drumset head.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Measure straight across the top playing edge of your drum. That measurement, not the shell's widest point or its height, determines head size.
It has its own voice. Synthetic heads give a consistent slap and bass but a different texture and feel under the hand than goatskin.
Far less than natural skin. Synthetic material does not absorb moisture, so pitch stays stable in damp or cold conditions.
On a lug-tuned drum, yes. On a rope-tuned djembe it means re-lacing the whole drum, which takes time and some practice.