Detail 01
Emperor
Two-ply film. Cuts high overtones, pushes low fundamental, and takes far more abuse than a single-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1323718601724
RemoVintage Emperor Clear Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch clear two-ply tom head with thinner vintage film. For drummers replacing a floor tom head who want durability plus open sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Re-heading a 14-inch floor tom on a working kit
- Rock and pop drummers who want attack and long low sustain
- Hard hitters who go through single-ply heads too fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Brush players — clear film offers no texture for brushes
- Drummers after a dry, controlled, heavily damped tom sound
- Use as a snare batter if you want brush response or a drier note
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
Vintage
Thinner film than the standard Emperor. More sustain and openness while keeping two-ply toughness.
Detail 03
Clear
Uncoated. Brighter attack and longer ring than a coated head. Not usable for brush playing.
Detail 04
14 in.
Fits a 14-inch drum — usually a floor tom, though some kits use 14 as a large rack tom.
Detail 05
Two-ply construction
Fewer head changes. A good fit for gigging drummers who don't want to re-head every month.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell, not the hoop. A 14-inch drum needs a 14-inch head.
- 02Batter head only. The resonant bottom head is a separate purchase.
- 03Needs a drum key. Tune in a star pattern and retune after an hour of playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 14-inch head for a floor tom or a snare?
Both drums are commonly 14 inches. This is a tom batter head — thicker and clear, so it's better suited to a floor tom than a snare.
02How is this different from a standard Emperor?
Thinner film in both plies. It keeps the two-ply durability but rings longer and sounds more open than the standard Emperor.
03Do I need a bottom head too?
Only if yours is worn or missing. The resonant head shapes pitch and sustain, and it's sold separately from this batter head.
04Can I use this on a bass drum?
No. It's sized 14 inches — far smaller than any standard bass drum, which typically runs 18 to 24 inches.
