Remo BD-0112-00 - DIPLOMAT COATED 12
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Essential Information About the Remo Diplomat Sanded 12-Inch Drumhead
Essential Information About the Remo Diplomat Sanded 12-Inch Drumhead
- Single-ply thin drumhead for quick response, increased sensitivity, and wide tonal openness
- Sanded finish : softened attack, more controlled harmonics, and excellent brush response
- Versatile on toms or snare drums for clear, lively, and expressive sounds
- Ideal for light to medium playing to preserve the natural sustain of the shell
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The Diplomat series is one of Remo's historic references: a drumhead known for its responsive feel and very open character. Within the lineup, it is positioned as a thinner and more sensitive option compared to an Ambassador-type head, particularly appreciated when seeking definition and airiness in the sound.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This drumhead is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want immediate response and nuanced playing. It is well suited for jazz, fusion, pop, light funk, and studio contexts, on toms as well as snare drums, favoring expression over extreme control.
Features and Innovations
The 12-inch sanded Diplomat features a thin film and a textured surface to enhance articulation, sensitivity, and playing comfort. The sanded finish helps control harmonics without muffling the resonance, making it an effective head for maintaining a natural and musical sound.
Sound Characteristics
Thanks to its thin construction, this drumhead delivers a quick attack, generous sustain, and good projection, with a timbre that is more "open" than a thicker head. The sanded surface provides a slightly softer feel under the stick, a warmer sound, and better response to brushes, while maintaining clear definition on strikes.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 12 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Model | Diplomat | Surface | sanded |
| Construction | single ply | Instruments | tom and snare drum |
| Thickness | approximately 7.5 mil | Recommendation | ideal for light to medium playing to maximize sensitivity and openness |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo BD-0112-00 Diplomat coated head compatible with a 12-inch tom?
Its 12-inch diameter matches that of a 12-inch tom. This single-ply head can also be mounted on a snare drum of the same diameter.
What is the thickness of this Diplomat drumhead?
The single-ply construction is approximately 7.5 mil thick. This thin film promotes an immediate response and generous sustain.
What sound does a 12-inch coated tom head provide?
The coated surface controls overtones without dampening resonance. The attack remains quick, with an open and slightly warmer tone beneath the stick. Definition is maintained on strikes.
Is this head suitable for brushes on a snare drum?
Its coated finish enhances response to brushes and provides a softer feel under the stick.
For which styles and types of playing is this head recommended?
This model is recommended for light to medium playing. It suits jazz, fusion, pop, light funk, and studio settings where sensitivity is desired.
