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Coated
The coating damps some high overtones and gives brushes something to grab. Warmer and shorter-sustaining than a clear film of the same build.
Product detailSKU #1274034491181
RemoVintage Emperor Coated Drum Head 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch coated Remo tom batter head from the Vintage Emperor line. For drummers who want a warmer, drier, more controlled tom sound cheaply.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 14-inch floor tom batter head
- Drummers who want fewer overtones without taping or gelling the drum
- Brush playing, where the coating gives the stroke texture
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing bright, open, long-sustaining tom tone
- Snare-side resonant duty, which needs a far thinner head
- Any shell that isn't 14 inches across
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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Emperor
Emperor is Remo's two-ply film. More durability, more attack control and shorter sustain than a single-ply head like an Ambassador.
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14 in.
Head size matches the shell diameter, not the hoop. Measure across the bare shell if your old head is unmarked.
Detail 04
Tom head
Voiced as a batter for the top of a tom. That's the side you strike, not the underside.
Detail 05
$26.95
That's one head. Reheading a full kit means buying one per drum, and heads are a consumable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head covers one drum; buy separately for each tom
- 02A drum key is needed to seat and tune it, not included
- 03Confirm the shell measures 14 inches before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 14-inch snare drum?
Yes, as a batter on a 14-inch shell. It's voiced for toms, so expect a fatter, drier response than a dedicated snare batter.
02Is this one-ply or two-ply?
Emperor is two-ply. That means more durability under hard hitting and shorter sustain than a single-ply head.
03Coated or clear for toms?
Coated is warmer and drier with less high ring. Clear is brighter with longer sustain. This one is coated.
04Can I play brushes on it?
Yes. The coating gives brushes the texture they need. Heavy brush work wears the coating down over time.
