Detail 01
12-inch diameter
Small enough to hold and play one-handed for long sets. Pitch sits higher and tighter than 14- or 16-inch frames.
Product detailSKU #1308782679470
RemoThinline Frame Drum Thumbs up 12 in.
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch thinline frame drum from Remo. For hand-drum players, drum circles, worship groups and percussionists who want a light, portable frame drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circles and group percussion sessions
- Adding hand percussion to acoustic or worship sets
- Players wanting a light drum to hold for long stretches
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a kit drum or mountable tom
- Players needing a tunable head for pitch changes
- Anyone after deep low end from a large frame
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
Thinline frame
A shallow shell keeps weight down and makes the drum easier to grip and rotate while playing.
Detail 03
Frame drum, not a hand drum with a shell
Played held in one hand and struck with the other, or with a mallet. Very different technique from djembe or conga.
Detail 04
Synthetic head
Holds pitch through humidity and temperature swings, unlike natural skin. Better for outdoor drum circles and travel.
Detail 05
Around $50
Entry-level pricing. Built for playing and learning rather than for studio-grade tonal nuance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mallet, bag or stand included — budget for those separately
- 02Frame drums are held, not mounted; there is no stand hardware
- 03Fixed head means no tuning key or pitch adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a mallet or can I use my hands?
Either works. Hands give more attack variation and finger rolls; a soft mallet gives a fuller, rounder tone. A mallet is not included, so add one if you want that sound.
02Can I tune this drum?
No. This is a fixed-pitch frame drum with no tuning hardware. If you need to change pitch, look at frame drums with tunable lug systems instead.
03Is 12 inches too small for a drum circle?
It cuts through as a higher-pitched voice rather than the bass foundation. That works well in a group. If you want the low pulse, go to a 14- or 16-inch frame.
04Will the head handle outdoor use?
A synthetic head stays stable in humidity and temperature changes that would detune natural skin, so it holds up better for outdoor circles and travel than a hide head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
