Korena
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RemoVintage Emperor Clear Drum Head 13 in.

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Remo Vintage Emperor Clear Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Two-ply clear tom head in a vintage build, 13 inch. For drummers who want a warm, controlled tom sound with durability to match.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Standard 13 inch rack toms needing a fatter, controlled note
  • Hard hitters who dent single-ply heads too fast
  • Live kits where uncontrolled tom ring muddies the mix

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players chasing maximum sustain and open, singing toms
  • Anyone needing a snare batter or bass drum head
  • Jazz kits where a thin single-ply is the point

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 01

Two-ply construction

Two films instead of one damp the high overtones and shorten decay. Fatter attack, less ring, no extra muffling needed.

Detail 02

Vintage series

Thinner film than the standard Emperor, so it keeps two-ply control but opens up more of the drum's tone.

Detail 03

Clear film

Brighter attack and more sustain than a coated head. Coated heads add warmth and let you use brushes; clear does not.

Detail 04

13 inch diameter

Matches the shell size, not the rim. Measure your shell across the top, not the hoop.

Detail 05

Tom head

Sized and built as a tom batter or resonant. It is not a snare-side or bass drum head.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Head only. No tuning key, no dampening rings, no hoop hardware.
  2. 0213 inch fits a rack tom, not a 13 inch snare batter application.
  3. 03New heads stretch. Tune, seat, and retune after the first session.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this a batter or resonant head?

It works as a tom batter. Two-ply heads are usually used on the top; putting one on the bottom will choke the drum considerably.

02How do I know if I need 13 inch?

Measure across the top of the drum shell itself, edge to edge, ignoring the rim and hardware. That measurement is your head size.

03Clear or coated?

Clear gives brighter attack and more sustain. Coated is warmer, slightly drier, and required if you play brushes.

04Will this cut down tom ring?

Yes. The second ply kills much of the high overtone ring on its own, so you may not need moongel or muffling rings.