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Emperor
Remo's two-ply line. Two layers of film mean fewer high overtones, more low end, and much better dent resistance.
Product detailSKU #1323718601719
RemoVintage Emperor Clear Drum Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch clear two-ply tom head with vintage-thin film. For drummers who want two-ply durability without losing the open ring of a thinner head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a 12-inch rack tom head on a gig kit
- Drummers wanting more attack and sustain than a coated head
- Players who dent single-ply heads but find modern two-ply too dead
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Brush players — a clear head gives brushes nothing to grab
- Anyone chasing a warm, muffled studio tom sound
- Snare-side use — this is a batter head, far too thick
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.
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Vintage
Thinner film than the standard Emperor. Keeps two-ply durability but stays more open and resonant.
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Clear
No coating. Brighter, more attack, longer sustain than coated. Brushes won't work on it.
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12 in.
Sizes to a 12-inch tom — usually the small rack tom on a five-piece kit.
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Two-ply construction
Handles hard hitting far better than single-ply. Expect longer life between changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop. A 12-inch tom takes a 12-inch head.
- 02One head. Tom bottom (resonant) heads are sold separately.
- 03Drum key required. Two-ply heads need a few tuning passes to settle in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between Vintage Emperor and regular Emperor?
Thinner film. Both are two-ply, but the Vintage version is more open and resonant with more sustain, while the standard Emperor is fatter and more controlled.
02Top or bottom head?
Top. This is a batter head. Resonant heads for the bottom of a tom are thinner and sold separately.
03Clear or coated for toms?
Clear is brighter with more attack and sustain. Coated is warmer and drier. Pick clear if you want your toms to sing, coated if you want them controlled.
04Will it last if I hit hard?
Two-ply construction stands up to hard hitting much better than a single-ply head. The thinner vintage film trades a little durability for more resonance.
