Detail 01
8.5 in. size
The larger hembra drum in a standard pair. Deeper pitch, played with the non-dominant hand.
Product detailSKU #1276810132286
RemoR-Series Skyndeep Bongo Head Calfskin 8.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8.5 in. R-Series bongo head with calfskin-look film. Replacement for the larger hembra drum on a bongo pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the head on the larger, lower-pitched bongo drum
- Outdoor and travel players who need tuning to stay put
- Matching a calfskin appearance across a bongo set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The smaller 8 in. macho drum — wrong diameter
- Players committed to real skin heads for feel and response
- Anyone who hasn't measured their drum's actual head size
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
R-Series
A heavier film than the S-Series. More low-end body and a rounder tone, with slightly less crack on slaps.
Detail 03
Skyndeep calfskin graphic
The skin appearance is printed into the material, so it stays put as the head wears.
Detail 04
Synthetic film
Holds pitch through humidity and temperature changes that would send a natural skin head sharp or flat.
Detail 05
Single head
Covers one drum. A full bongo pair needs the matching smaller size as well.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one head — the 8 in. macho head is a separate purchase
- 02Measure your drum's head diameter; bongo sizes vary between makers
- 03Rim and hardware are not included; you reuse the drum's existing parts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which drum does 8.5 in. fit?
The larger hembra of a bongo pair. Check your drum, though — bongo sizing varies by manufacturer, and some pairs use different diameters.
02What's the difference between R-Series and S-Series?
Film thickness. R-Series is heavier, giving more low-end weight and a rounder tone. S-Series is thinner and brighter with more attack.
03Will the tuning stay stable outdoors?
Yes. Synthetic film doesn't absorb moisture the way natural skin does, so pitch holds through humidity and temperature shifts that would detune a calfskin head.
04Can I install this myself?
Yes. Loosen the lugs, remove the rim and old head, seat the new one, then tighten opposing lugs in stages until the pitch is even around the drum.
