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Nuskyn material
Synthetic film made to mimic natural skin's feel and warmth under the hands.
Product detailSKU #1274034490929
RemoNuskyn S-Series Bongo Drum Head 6-3/4 IN
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
6-3/4 in. bongo head using Remo's synthetic Nuskyn material. For bongo players who want a natural-skin feel without the humidity sensitivity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or split head on a 6-3/4 in. bongo
- Players who gig outdoors or in variable humidity
- Hand drummers wanting skin-like feel with stable tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Purists who insist on genuine animal-hide tone
- Drums of any other diameter — sizing is exact
- Stick players; this is a hand-drum head
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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Synthetic vs. natural hide
Doesn't absorb moisture, so pitch stays put when temperature and humidity shift.
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6-3/4 in.
The smaller of a bongo pair, the macho. The larger hembra takes a different size.
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S-Series
Remo's pre-mounted hoop format, built to drop into standard bongo hardware.
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Hand-drum head
Tuned and built for finger and palm striking, not sticks or mallets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This covers one drum. A full bongo pair needs the larger head too.
- 02Measure your existing head, not the shell — bongo sizing is unforgiving.
- 03Head only. No tuning wrench, hoop hardware, or bongo included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit both bongos?
No. This is the 6-3/4 in. size, the smaller macho drum. The larger hembra needs its own head, sold separately.
02How does Nuskyn compare to real skin?
It's built to feel and sound close to natural hide but won't swell or go flat when humidity changes, so tuning holds through outdoor and travel use.
03What tool do I need to install it?
Whatever wrench your bongo hardware uses for its tuning lugs. None is included here.
04Can I play it with sticks?
It's designed for hands. Sticks concentrate force on a small area and will shorten the head's life considerably.
