Remo Inc. can virtually custom-make any size from 6" to 108" in diameter with select/available films and constructions.
*Custom world percussion drumheads for ex. conga, bongo, djembe, doumbek, are not available*
Please contact your local or online retail store to submit the special request. Indicate size/type/construction and the store will contact Remo with the inquiry for production approval and cost.
Once you approve the stores price, we'll create the part # (unless already created) and process the special order. (the retail store may require deposit before placing order with Remo).
Note:
There is an additional charge for custom size heads and all sales are final with no exchanges or returns once order is placed.
We suggest the original drumheads be sent in to ensure fit, but can produce to your specifications if that is all that is available-with the understanding there is no guarantee without a sample.
For instructions on measuring a drum shell check out this post. https://support.remo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017900091
Published:
March 6, 2024
April 8, 2022
Updated:
May 2, 2024
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.
Remo Timpani heads are measured from the Outside Dimension or OD of the Flesh Hoop. Remove the counterhoop and measure the OD of the Flesh Hoop to determine the size you need. If the dimension is a whole number such as 31”, as in this illustration, you would need a “3100” size drumhead. The Details Unlike standard batter and resonant drumheads, Remo Timpani heads are measured from the Outside Dimension or OD of the Flesh Hoop. The Timpani Bowl and Counterhoop dimensions are not necessarily important. If the dimension is a whole number such as 31”, as in this illustration, you would need a 3100 size drumhead. If the OD dimensions are not whole numbers such as 29”, 31”, and 34” but are incremental, then it is best to measure the OD of the head in a few different locations and average the numbers. You can center the drumhead on the timpani bowl and use the tuning lugs or struts as guides to measure in different locations across the drumhead.