Detail 01
Pinstripe construction
Two plies bonded at the edge with a damping ring between them. Kills high overtones and shortens sustain.
Product detailSKU #1274034491318
RemoPinstripe Coated Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch coated tom head with built-in overtone control. For drummers who want a fatter, shorter note without taping the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and studio toms where long ringing sustain gets in the way
- Replacing a stock 12-inch rack tom head on an entry kit
- Brush work and stick sound that needs a warmer attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players who want open, singing sustain from small toms
- Drummers chasing a bright, cutting attack from a clear head
- Kits without a 12-inch tom — head sizing is exact
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
Coated finish
Textured surface softens the attack and gives brushes something to grab. Darker than a clear head of the same build.
Detail 03
Two-ply thickness
More mass means lower pitch and longer head life, but it takes more tension to open the drum up.
Detail 04
12 in.
Refers to the shell diameter, not the old head or the hoop. Measure edge to edge before ordering.
Detail 05
Tom batter head
Goes on the top, hitting side of a rack tom. Not thin enough to work as a resonant bottom head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no drum key, hoop, or tuning hardware included.
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the outer rim, to confirm 12 inches.
- 03Two-ply heads need seating and a few tuning passes to settle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any 12-inch tom?
Yes. Drum head sizing is standard. Measure the shell itself across the top, not the rim or the old head, and it will seat on any 12-inch tom.
02Is coated Pinstripe darker than clear Pinstripe?
Slightly. The coating takes some high end off the attack. Both control ring the same way, but coated sounds warmer and drier.
03Do I still need moongel or tape?
Usually not. The damping is built into the head. Add tape only if the shell still rings after you tune it.
04Can I play brushes on it?
Yes. The coating gives brushes texture to catch, which a clear head does not.
