Detail 01
Coated
Textured white surface. Warms the attack, trims a little ring, and gives brushes something to grab.
Product detailSKU #1274034491021
RemoVintage Emperor Coated Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch coated two-ply tom head with a more open, older-school voice. For players who want two-ply durability without the dryness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms that sound too dead with a standard two-ply head
- Jazz, roots and studio players wanting warmth with some sustain
- Brush work on a 12-inch tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum attack and a tight modern crack
- Bottom resonant-side use — too thick for that job
- Owners of 10- or 13-inch toms; sizes don't interchange
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 a standard Emperor, so it opens up and sings more while keeping two-ply toughness.
Detail 03
Emperor
Two layers rather than one: fewer dents, shorter sustain, and a fuller midrange than single-ply.
Detail 04
12 in.
Head diameter, not shell depth. The standard rack tom size on most five-piece kits.
Detail 05
$24.45
Per head, batter side only. Re-heading a full kit means one per drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coating wears under stick tips; it goes patchy before the film fails
- 02Head only — no hoop, tension rods, or muffling included
- 03Match the size to that specific drum before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the top or bottom of the tom?
Top. It is a playing surface. The bottom of the drum needs a thinner resonant head, which is a separate purchase.
02How is Vintage different from a regular Emperor?
Same two-ply idea with thinner film. You keep most of the durability but get more sustain and a warmer, less controlled tom sound.
03Can I play brushes on it?
Yes. The coating gives brushes the friction they need for sweeps, which smooth and clear heads do not.
04Do I need to muffle it?
Usually less than with a single-ply head. Tune it first. Add a small gel or ring only if the drum still rings longer than you want.
