Remo BA-0114-00 Ambassador Coated 14
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Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Sanded Drumhead
Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Sanded Drumhead
- Single-ply 10 mil Milar film for a direct and versatile playing feel
- Sanded finish ideal for brushes and for slightly controlling overtones
- Warm, open, and bright sound, with a pronounced attack and beautiful resonance
- Compatible with toms or snare drums: a classic choice for many styles
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Ambassador series is one of Remo's essential references. Known for its balance between sensitivity, projection, and musicality, the sanded version is often chosen as a "pro standard" drumhead: open enough to let the shell breathe while offering natural control thanks to the coating.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This drumhead is aimed at both beginner and experienced drummers seeking a reliable response and comfortable feel. It is particularly suited for contexts where a lively and expressive sound is desired: rock, pop, funk, jazz, blues, gospel, or studio work. On snare drums, the sanded surface promotes nuanced playing, especially with brushes.
Features and Innovations
With its single-ply 10 mil construction, the sanded Ambassador emphasizes resonance and dynamics: it responds quickly to ghost notes, accents, and stroke variations. The sanded finish provides a slight natural damping, useful for controlling overtones without muffling the shell's character, while improving stick and brush grip.
Sound Characteristics
The 10 mil Milar film delivers an open and musical response: the attack is well defined, with generous sustain and balanced projection. The sanded texture adds warmth and a slight softness in the high frequencies, making it easier to achieve a round sound on toms and an expressive snare drum tone that is both bright and controlled.
Technical specifications
| Category | Snare drum | Diameter | 14 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | sanded drumhead | Use | tom or snare drum |
| Number of plies | 1 ply | Sound | warm, open, bright |
| Material | Milar film | Resonance | significant |
| Thickness | 10 mil | Attack | pronounced |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this 14" drum head for its excellent quality and sound. Many noted it's ideal for both rock and jazz, with particularly great performance using brushes. Shoppers highlighted its durability and warm tone. One reviewer mentioned it's been their choice for over 30 years. Some called it 'the reference' for snare drums.
Review highlights
- “warm sound, pleasant touch, excellent performance with brushes”
- “Effective for rock and ideal for jazz. Playing with brushes is a real treat.”
- “The white coated head par excellence, reputed more durable than equivalents”
Based on 25 reviews
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Bought REMO Ambassador skins (rappe and snare) for an old snare drum used in batucada. After a few days of use: very good sound, and good snare reaction.
Timely delivery to a relay point.
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For more than 30 years I have been using this type of skin on my snare drums, the quality of Remo skins is recognized, I will not change it, I am satisfied with its pleasant warm touch, rendered with an excellent broom game
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Good morning and congratulations Woodbrass
Great product /gr8 sound
fast delivery/fast delivery
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First time using the solid and effective snare drum head at Remo, I recommend it. The sound must be adjusted in relation to the rest of the snare drum.:)
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It's the batting skin I've always used.
Effective for playing rock and ideal for jazz
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo BA-0114-00 suitable for a 14-inch snare drum?
This drumhead has a 14-inch diameter and is designed for snare drums. Its textured surface also favors brush playing.
What sound does a 10-mil Ambassador textured drumhead produce?
The single-ply 10-mil Milar film provides an open response with a present attack and significant resonance. The textured finish adds warmth and slightly softens the highs.
Can this drumhead be mounted on a tom?
The drumhead is intended for use on toms or snare drums, provided the diameter is 14 inches.
Is this Remo drumhead suitable for ghost notes?
Its 10-mil single-ply construction responds quickly to ghost notes, accents, and dynamic variations. The sustain remains generous due to the film's significant resonance.
For which styles is a 14-inch Ambassador textured drumhead recommended?
The dynamic response of this drumhead makes it suitable for rock, pop, funk, jazz, blues, gospel, and studio work. The textured coating helps control overtones without choking the drum shell.
