Drumhead types are specific to the type of counter-hoop used on the drum. Drums with wooden counter-hoops, most common on bass drums, require a 'bass-type' drumhead which has a wide gauge aluminum flesh-hoop to properly seat and tune up. Drums that use metal counter-hoops, most common on snare and toms, require a non-bass drumhead which has a thinner gauge aluminum flesh-hoop to seat inside. Players have managed to interchange head types in some cases, but it's not likely nor recommended for optimum performance.
*We also identify with the part #'s where the 3rd digit is '0' for snare/tom and '1' for bass use.
For example:
PS-0320-00 is for snare/tom style
PS-1320-00 is for bass style.
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March 12, 2024
July 26, 2018
Updated:
March 25, 2024
July 11, 2019
All sizes (12"-22" diameters) are +.130 inches over the advertised drumhead size. For example, a 14" diameter Classic Fit drumhead, has an inner diameter (from aluminum flesh-hoop) of 14.130 inches. Here are a few points to consider when determining if Classic Fit is right for your drums: We designed Classic Fit with a more narrow aluminum flesh-hoop allowing proper seating with the drums counter-hoop, and room to rest on drum shells that either run slightly over sized-due to natural expansion over time or overlapping of the shell wrap finish, or even out-of-round drum shells. Many vintage drum wraps, even some made today, were done in sheets, not rolls. The sheets were too short to cover the entire circumference of bass drums and 18” floor toms. Therefore, these drums had two overlapping seams which make it more difficult for a normal size flesh hoop to fit over the seams. Cut‐a‐way view of a drum shell with one overlapping seam Tom-Toms and Snare Drums that have a thick overlapping seam will interfere with the drumhead flesh hoop, keeping it from moving down over the seam and not allowing the drumhead film to rest on the bearing edge. If the standard drumhead is forced over the shell it will not resonant freely and cause wrinkles in the drumhead film. Remo Standard Batter Head Remo Classic Batter Head with a larger ID and more narrow profile so the countertop fit remains unchanged.
Place the 4 segmented rings on top of the drumhead and form a circle. Lay the drum in a horizontal position with the drumhead facing up. Place the Tray over the Foam. Place the Counterhoop over the Tray. Add Claw Hooks and Tension Rods. Turn the drum over in the vertical playing position. Attach the Bass Drum Pedal. Product subject to change without notice. Visit Remo.com for more information.
Yes, drumheads for Premier model drums are still available for purchase. In the 1980's, Remo worked closely with Premier to develop tooling for 4 major sizes: Rack Toms- 10" (9-5/8" actual diameter), 12" (11-7/8" actual diameter); Floor Toms-16" (16-5/16" actual diameter); and Bass-20" (19-5/8" actual diameter). Please note: some Premier models were made outside of these 'standardized' sizes, and may require a full custom made-by-hand drumhead. If your measurements fall outside of these specs, please see custom drumhead link: https://support.remo.com/hc/en-us/articles/202362179-Custom-Drumheads If the inner-diameter of your current drumheads are consistent to the sizes listed above, choose from the following list and submit the special order with your local or online retail store. The retail store will provide price and estimated lead-time. BA-0110-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Coated, 9-5/8" Diameter BA-0112-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Coated, 11-7/8" Diameter BA-0116-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Coated, 16-5/16" Diameter BR-1120-PR- Bass, AMBASSADOR®, Coated, 19-5/8" Diameter BA-0310-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Clear, 9-5/8" Diameter BA-0312-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Clear, 11-7/8" Diameter BA-0316-PR- Batter, AMBASSADOR®, Clear, 16-5/16" Diameter BR-1320-PR- Bass, AMBASSADOR®, Clear, 19-5/8" Diameter