Detail 01
Snare side
Thin resonant head for the bottom of the drum. It faces the wires and is not built to be struck.
Product detailSKU #1274034490834
RemoRenaissance Ambassador Snare Side 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch snare-side resonant head in Remo's Renaissance film. For drummers replacing the bottom head on a 12-inch snare or piccolo snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or dented bottom head on a 12-inch snare
- Drummers wanting more snare-wire sensitivity at low volumes
- Piccolo and side-snare setups needing a matched resonant head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head — this goes on the bottom
- Snares that are 13 or 14 inches, the common sizes
- Drummers who hit hard and tear thin resonant heads
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
Renaissance film
Textured film rather than plain clear. Gives a slightly warmer, drier response than a standard snare-side head.
Detail 03
Ambassador weight
Remo's mid-range thickness. Balanced between the sensitivity of thinner heads and the durability of heavier ones.
Detail 04
12 in.
Head size must match the drum shell diameter exactly. A 12-inch snare takes only a 12-inch head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell, not the old head — sizing is by drum diameter
- 02Head only. No snare wires, tuning key, or hardware included
- 03Snare-side heads need much lower tension than batter heads
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a batter head?
No. Snare-side heads are thin and made to vibrate against the wires. Striking one will dent or split it quickly.
02Will this fit my 13-inch snare?
No. Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter, so a 12-inch head only fits a 12-inch drum.
03How tight should I tune it?
Much tighter than a batter head in pitch but at low tension per lug. Tune evenly around the hoop so the wires sit flat.
04Do I need to remove the snare wires to install it?
Yes. Release the throw-off and detach the wires so you can lift the hoop off and seat the new head.
