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
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Tuning your drum set drums involves evenly tightening the batter and resonant heads to achieve balanced tone and desired sustain. A resonant head tuned slightly higher than the batter head creates clearer overtones and a more focused sound across your kit.
Batter drumheads are the ones you strike and are available in different thicknesses and features to match your desired sound and playing style. Resonant drumheads, found on the bottom of the drum, enhance tone and sustain, with thinner versions used for greater sensitivity, especially on snare drums. Choosing the right drumhead depends on the drum type and the sound you want to achieve.