Detail 01
16-inch diameter
Big enough for deep low tones, still light enough to hold one-handed for a full set.
Product detailSKU #1279141555471
RemoTar Frame Drum Snake Skin 16 In x 3 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16" Remo frame drum with a synthetic snakeskin-pattern head. For hand percussion in worship, drum circles, and film-style scoring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circle and hand-percussion players wanting a large, low frame drum
- Percussionists layering frame-drum tones over acoustic worship sets
- Players who need a head unaffected by room humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting real animal skin and its pitch-bending response
- Kit drummers looking for a stick-played instrument
- Anyone needing a tunable frame drum with hardware
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
3-inch shell depth
Shallow shell gives a quick, open tone with less internal boom than a deeper frame.
Detail 03
Synthetic head
Holds pitch through temperature and humidity swings, so no warming or drying before a gig.
Detail 04
Snakeskin graphic finish
Purely visual, applied to the head. Tone comes from the synthetic material, not the pattern.
Detail 05
Tar-style frame construction
Wide, open frame designed to be gripped from behind, leaving the hand free to damp the head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag, stand, or beater comes with it. Budget separately.
- 02The head is fixed pitch. There is no tuning hardware.
- 03Tone changes a lot with grip pressure. Expect practice time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this real snakeskin?
No. It is a synthetic head with a snakeskin pattern printed on it. It plays and holds pitch like other synthetic heads.
02Can I tune it?
No. There is no tuning hardware. Pitch is fixed by the head, though hand pressure on the head shifts the tone as you play.
03How do I hold it?
From behind the frame with one hand, striking with the other. Your holding hand can press the head to change pitch and damping.
04Is 16 inches too big to start on?
It is a full-size frame drum. Manageable if you have played hand percussion. Smaller frames are lighter to hold for long sessions.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
