Remo BD-0114-00 - DIPLOMAT COATED 14
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Diplomat series ranks among the brand's most responsive and resonant drumheads, designed for drummers seeking a "lively" feel and natural projection, with the sanded finish providing more control and definition.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This drumhead is suitable for beginner to advanced drummers who want an open and expressive sound. Particularly comfortable in jazz, funk, pop, fusion, and studio settings, where dynamics and playing finesse are priorities.
Features and Innovations
Thanks to its thin construction, the Diplomat Sablée offers high sensitivity and quick shell vibration. The sanded surface improves stick grip and delivers a rounder attack while maintaining the musicality of a lightweight drumhead.
Sound Characteristics
On toms, the drumhead highlights generous resonance, precise attack, and long sustain. On snare drums, it promotes a lively and detailed response, with a pleasant texture for ghost notes and brushes. The sanding tempers the brightest harmonics for a sound that is easier to place in a mix.
Technical specifications
| Category | Snare drum | Diameter | 14 " |
| Head finish | Coated | Color | White |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Applications | tom, snare drum, floor tom | Thickness | thin (approximately 0.19 mm) |
| Type | batter head | Finish | sanded |
| Number of plies | 1 ply | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo BD-0114-00 compatible with a 14-inch snare drum?
This batter head has a diameter of 14 inches and fits a snare drum of this size. Its single-ply construction is described as thin, with an approximate thickness of 0.19 mm.
What sound does a sanded Diplomat head produce on a snare drum?
The sanded finish provides a rounder attack and softens the brightest overtones. The response remains lively and detailed, especially for ghost notes and brush playing.
Can this head be mounted on a 14-inch tom?
The head is specified for 14-inch toms and floor toms as a batter. Its thinness promotes quick shell vibration. The resonance is reported as generous, with long sustain.
Is the Remo Diplomat Sanded 14 suitable for jazz and funk?
This model is suitable for jazz, funk, pop, fusion, and studio settings where dynamic response is desired. The thin single ply favors high sensitivity and an open sound.
What is the finish of this Remo 14-inch head?
The white surface is sanded, which improves stick grip.



