Detail 01
16 in.
Diameter of the playing surface. Measure your drum across the bearing edge before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274034490818
RemoMondo T2 Djembe/Ashiko Drum Head Medium 2.5X16 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch synthetic replacement head for djembe or ashiko, medium weight, with a 2.5-inch collar. For rehead jobs on hand drums that take a mounted head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reheading a 16-inch djembe or ashiko
- Players who want a head unaffected by humidity swings
- Outdoor and travel playing where skin heads go loose
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Traditional rope-tuned drums that need a stretched goatskin
- Any drum whose playing surface is not 16 inches
- Kit drums — this is cut for hand drum shells
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
2.5 in. collar
Depth the head wraps down the shell. Too short won't seat; too long can bottom out on hardware.
Detail 03
Medium weight
Middle ground between thin and thick film. More durable under hard hands than thin, less stiff than heavy.
Detail 04
Synthetic film
Doesn't loosen in damp weather or tighten in dry heat, so tuning holds between rooms and seasons.
Detail 05
Djembe/Ashiko
Both are goblet or cone shells played by hand, so the same collar profile covers them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No ring, rope, tuning hardware, or bearing edge repair supplies included.
- 02Check whether your drum uses a mounted crown system this head fits.
- 03Bare hands on synthetic film can sting more than skin. Break-in time helps.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if 16 inch is my size?
Measure straight across the top of the shell at the bearing edge, not across the existing head or hardware. That number is your head size.
02Will it fit a rope-tuned djembe?
Only if the drum is set up to take this style of mounted head. Traditional rope-and-skin drums are strung differently and use a stretched hide.
03Does synthetic hold tuning better than goatskin?
Yes. It doesn't absorb moisture, so pitch stays where you set it through weather and temperature changes that move a skin head.
04Is medium the right weight for me?
It's the general-purpose choice. Go thinner if you play lightly, heavier if you're breaking heads.
