Remo BA-0116-00 Ambassador Coated 16
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Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Coated Drumhead
Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Coated Drumhead
- Single 10-mil ply Milar film for an ideal balance between sensitivity and projection
- Coated finish: more control, pleasant feel, and excellent response to brushes
- Warm and open sound, with a marked attack and generous resonance
- Versatile: a standard for snare drums and toms, both in the studio and on stage
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Ambassador series is among the most widely used references at Remo. In the coated version, it positions itself as an "all-around" choice to achieve a musical and lively sound while maintaining good control thanks to the coating.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This drumhead is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers seeking an easy-to-tune response and reliable output. It is particularly suited for styles where air and texture are desired: pop, rock, blues, jazz, funk, and all situations requiring nuanced playing.
Features and Innovations
The single 10-mil ply promotes dynamics and sensitivity, while the coated surface adds a slight natural damping. The result: a present attack, beautiful openness, and a more "grippy" feel for rimshots and brush playing.
Sound Characteristics
The Remo Ambassador Coated offers a warm and bright character simultaneously: the attack stands out clearly, the sustain remains ample, and the projection maintains a sense of openness. The coated finish provides a subtle texture that softens the more aggressive harmonics while preserving excellent definition of strokes and nuances.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 16 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | coated drumhead | Sound | warm, open, bright |
| Number of plies | 1 ply | Behavior | significant resonance, strong attack |
| Material | Milar film | Playing | very good sensitivity, compatible with brush playing |
| Thickness | 10 mil | Applications | snare drum and toms (depending on chosen diameter) |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo BA-0116-00 Ambassador Frosted suitable for a 16-inch tom?
Its 16-inch diameter is designed to fit a tom of this size. This single-ply head can also be used on a snare drum depending on the chosen diameter.
What sound does a 16-inch Ambassador Frosted head produce?
The 10-mil Mylar film provides a pronounced attack and significant resonance. The frosted finish softens the more aggressive harmonics while maintaining a wide sustain. The tone remains warm with a bright open sound.
Can the Remo Ambassador Frosted 16 head be played with brushes?
The coated surface offers the necessary grip for brush playing and promotes very good sensitivity.
What is the thickness of this tom head?
The construction is based on a single 10-mil Mylar film ply. This design favors dynamic response and easy tuning.
For which styles is a 16-inch single-ply frosted head suitable?
This head is suitable for pop, rock, blues, jazz, and funk contexts. Its frosted coating provides slight natural damping, useful for preserving texture in nuanced playing.
