The Remo Ambassador Black Suede is a 1-ply head designed for open, resonant tone with a warmer attack than a standard clear/ebony head. The standout is the finish: a lightly textured, matte black, non-reflective surface that looks great on stage and feels slightly “grippier” under sticks and brushes.
Built from 1-ply 10-mil textured Ebony film using Remo’s proprietary Suede texturing process, it’s a strong choice for toms and snare drums when you want an open sound with a controlled, warm front edge.
Key Features
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Open tones with a warm attack
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1-ply 10-mil treated Ebony film
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Black Suede lightly textured finish (matte, non-reflective)
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Ideal for toms and snare drums
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Remo Suede technology for the distinctive look and feel
Why Choose Ambassador Black Suede?
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Stage-friendly look: matte black finish reduces glare under lights and cameras
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Open, musical response: classic Ambassador feel with a slightly warmer attack
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Great for modern kits: looks killer on darker finishes and works across rock, pop, funk, worship and studio setups
Variants (Size) + SKUs
Set this up as one product with variants.
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8" — SKU: BA-0808-ES
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10" — SKU: BA-0810-ES
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12" — SKU: BA-0812-ES
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13" — SKU: BA-0813-ES
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14" — SKU: BA-0814-ES
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15" — SKU: BA-0815-ES
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16" — SKU: BA-0816-ES
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18" — SKU: BA-0818-ES
Specifications
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Brand: Remo
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Series: Ambassador
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Finish: Black Suede (Suede technology)
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Construction: 1-ply 10-mil textured Ebony film
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Recommended use: Tom & snare (drum set)
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Damping: None (natural control from the Suede surface)
What’s Included
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1 × Remo Ambassador Black Suede drumhead (size selected)
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8", 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18" |
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