Remo Emperor Black Suede Drumhead – Matte

The Remo Emperor Black Suede is a brilliant option when you want focused, warm tone and a distinctive matte black look that doesn’t reflect stage lights. It’s built with two plies (a textured Ebony layer plus a clear layer), giving you a fuller, more controlled sound than a 1-ply head — with a soft feel under the stick and a warm, rounded attack.

These are especially popular for toms and snare batter duties in pop, R&B and rock, where you want punch and control without the head sounding choked.

Key Features

• Focused, warm tones with a soft feel

• 2-ply construction: 7.5-mil Textured Ebony + 7-mil Clear

• Black Suede finish (Remo Suede technology)

• Matte black, non-reflective look

• Ideal for toms and snare drums

• Great for pop, R&B and rock

Why Choose Emperor Black Suede?

• More control than Ambassador Black Suede: 2-ply gives tighter sustain and more punch

• Warm attack: keeps the top end smoother, great for close-miking and studio work

• Looks the part on stage: matte finish reduces glare and fingerprints compared to glossy black heads

Variants (Size) + SKUs

Set up as one product with variants.

• 8" — SKU: BE-0808-ES

• 10" — SKU: BE-0810-ES

• 12" — SKU: BE-0812-ES

• 13" — SKU: BE-0813-ES

• 14" — SKU: BE-0814-ES

• 15" — SKU: BE-0815-ES

• 16" — SKU: BE-0816-ES

• 18" — SKU: BE-0818-ES

Specifications

• Brand: Remo

• Series: Emperor

• Finish: Black Suede

• Technology: Suede

• Construction: 2-ply (7.5-mil textured Ebony + 7-mil clear)

• Recommended use: Tom & snare (drum set)

• Sound: Focused mids, warm attack, controlled sustain

What’s Included

• 1 × Remo Emperor Black Suede drumhead (size selected)