Detail 01
8 in. size
This is the smaller macho drum of a bongo pair. The larger hembra needs a bigger head.
Product detailSKU #1276810132285
RemoS-Series Skyndeep Bongo Head Calfskin 8 in.
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8 in. synthetic bongo head with a calfskin-look surface. Replaces a worn macho (small) head on a standard bongo pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a split or dead head on the small bongo drum
- Players who want a calfskin look without weather sensitivity
- Gigging percussionists who move between rooms with different humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting real skin's specific give and break-in behavior
- The larger hembra drum — measure before ordering
- Players who haven't confirmed their drum takes an 8 in. 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.
Detail 02
Synthetic construction
Tuning holds through humidity and temperature swings. No re-tightening between an air-conditioned room and an outdoor gig.
Detail 03
Skyndeep calfskin graphic
The natural-skin appearance is printed into the film, so it won't wear off with playing.
Detail 04
S-Series
A thinner, more responsive film than heavier series. Brighter attack, less of a thick low body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head size is measured by the drum's rim diameter, not the shell — measure yours
- 02Hardware not included: reuse your existing rim, hooks and lugs
- 03Plan to retune a few times over the first sessions as it seats
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for the big drum or the small one?
The small one. On a standard bongo pair the 8 in. is the macho, the higher-pitched drum played with your dominant hand.
02How do I know what size head I need?
Measure the outside diameter of the drum's bearing edge, not the shell body and not the rim hardware. Bongo sizes are usually printed on the old head.
03Does it sound like real calfskin?
It's a synthetic film with a calfskin appearance. You get a warmer, drier tone than a clear head, but it behaves like synthetic: stable tuning, consistent feel.
04Do I need special tools to install it?
A tuning wrench for your bongos. Loosen the lugs fully, lift off the rim, swap the head, seat it evenly and tune up gradually in a crosswise pattern.
