FAQ

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: PINSTRIPE® CLEAR DRUMHEAD, 20" PS-0320-00 is for snare/tom style PS-1320-00 is for bass style.

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

The Felt strip on the Felt Tone drumhead is adhered to the underlay ring that splits vertically down the head and is free-floating from the head. Aquarian is fixed to the head itself. The traditional method of installing a felt strip would usually require 2 people to hold the felt taut while installing the head...this causes uneven contact between the collar of the drumhead and bearing edge and effects tuning and tone, and visually unappealing with a crooked head on the shell.