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Emperor two-ply
Two layers of film. Cuts overtones and shortens decay, so a big tom sounds tighter without added muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034491199
RemoVintage Emperor Coated Drum Head 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch coated two-ply tom head with vintage-thickness film. For drummers who want a floor tom with less ring and a controlled decay.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long in a live room
- Drummers who want brushes to work on a two-ply head
- Hard hitters who crack thin single-ply heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum sustain and open tone
- Anyone needing bass drum or snare batter heads
- Drums whose current head is not 18 inches
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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Vintage film
Thinner plies than the standard version. More warmth and body, less of the choked feel two-ply can have.
Detail 03
Coated
Textured surface. Slightly darker attack than clear film, and it gives brushes something to grab.
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18 in.
A floor tom size. The number is the head diameter, which matches your shell measurement across the bearing edge.
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Tom batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase and still shapes the pitch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No hoop, tension rods, or resonant head included.
- 02Measure the head you are replacing. Shell diameter is what the size refers to.
- 03New heads stretch. Tune, play, then retune before you rely on the pitch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on an 18-inch bass drum?
It is built as a tom head. On a small bass drum it would run brighter and thinner than a purpose-built bass batter.
02How is Vintage Emperor different from a standard Emperor?
It uses thinner plies. You keep the shorter sustain of two-ply construction but get more warmth and a less choked response.
03Do I need to replace the bottom head too?
Not necessarily, but the resonant head shapes pitch and sustain as much as the batter. A worn one will limit what this head does.
04Can I use brushes on this?
Yes. The coating gives the surface enough texture for brush sweeps, unlike a clear head.
