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Two-ply construction
Two layers of film shorten sustain and take harder hits than a single-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1274034490872
RemoVintage Emperor Coated Drum Head 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch coated two-ply tom head from Remo's Vintage Emperor line. For drummers who want a warmer, shorter tom note with a broken-in top surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor tom tuning where you want a fat, controlled note
- Drummers replacing worn heads on a 16-inch tom
- Players who want less ring without adding muffling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting long, open sustain on toms
- Anyone with a 16-inch snare or bass drum needing a batter head
- Players chasing a bright, clear attack
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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Coated surface
The coating damps some high overtones, so the note reads warmer and drier than a clear head.
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Vintage variant
A thinner-feeling, more open version of the Emperor than the standard model.
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16 in. size
Fits a 16-inch drum only. Head size is the drum's diameter, not the shell depth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. Toms need a resonant head on the bottom too.
- 02Measure your shell diameter before ordering. 16 in. means 16 in.
- 03New heads stretch. Expect to 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 head or a resonant head?
It is built as a batter head, the one you strike. Two-ply heads are too thick to work well as resonant heads.
02Will this fit my 16-inch floor tom?
Yes, if the drum measures 16 inches across the shell. Depth does not matter for head fit.
03Coated or clear, which should I get?
Coated for a warmer, drier note with less high ring. Clear for more attack and brightness.
04How long does a tom head last?
Depends entirely on how hard and how often you play. Replace it when it loses pitch, dents deeply, or stops tuning evenly.
