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Emperor (two-ply)
Two thin plies instead of one: darker tone, less overtone ring, more durability under hard sticking.
Product detailSKU #1300744180953
RemoVintage Emperor Drum Head 3-Pack, 12/13/16
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-pack of Remo Emperor heads in 12, 13 and 16 inch, with the coated vintage look. Replacement set for a standard 5-piece rack-and-floor tom setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Retopping toms after the stock heads have lost their pitch
- Players who want warmer, shorter sustain than a single-ply head
- Kits with 12 and 13 inch racks plus a 16 inch floor
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kits with different tom sizes — these three are fixed
- Players wanting bright, open, long-sustaining single-ply attack
- Anyone needing a bass drum or snare head
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 series
Thinner film than the standard Emperor, so it opens up more and reads warmer and looser.
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Coated
Textured surface tames highs and adds a little attack noise compared to a clear head.
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12/13/16 sizing
Fits the classic two-up-one-down layout. Measure your shells, not your old heads, before ordering.
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Sold as a 3-pack
Cheaper per head than buying singly, but you get exactly these three sizes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter heads only — no resonant heads or bass drum head included
- 02Head sizes are shell diameter, not rim or old head measurement
- 03Budget a drum key and 20 minutes per tom for tuning in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these batter or resonant heads?
Batter heads — the top head you hit. Resonant bottom heads are sold separately and are a different, thinner film.
02Will these fit a 10 inch rack tom?
No. This pack is 12, 13 and 16 inch only. A 10 inch tom needs a separate head.
03How do Emperors compare to Ambassadors?
Emperor is two-ply: warmer, less ring, more durable. Ambassador is single-ply: brighter and more open, but dents sooner.
04Do I need a drum key?
Yes, and it is not included. You will also want to seat and tune each head after mounting.
