Remo ES-0016-00 - EBONY AMBASSADOR 16
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Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Ebony Drumhead
Essential Information About the Remo Ambassador Ebony Drumhead
- Single-ply 10 mil (10-mil film) for immediate response and natural resonance.
- Open and resonant sound, ideal for allowing your shells to breathe on toms and bass drums.
- Reflective black Ebony finish : strong stage look and modern aesthetic.
- "Standard" reference for bass drum resonant heads, while remaining versatile in attack and resonance.
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Ambassador series has established itself as a market classic thanks to its simple and effective concept: a single-ply drumhead designed to offer a natural balance between attack, sustain, and sensitivity. The Ebony version builds on this recognized base by adding a black finish with a strong visual impact, highly appreciated both on stage and in the studio.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
The Remo Ambassador Ebony is suitable for both the beginner drummer seeking a reliable and versatile drumhead and the intermediate to advanced musician who wants generous resonance and a clear sound. It adapts to many styles (rock, pop, funk, fusion, gospel, blues), especially when you want an open and lively sound on toms or a bass drum with controllable resonance through simple damping choices.
Features and Innovations
Constructed from a single 10 mil film layer, this drumhead prioritizes responsiveness and natural projection. Its positioning is intentionally versatile: it works as a batter head to maintain rebound and expression and excels as a resonant head to maximize shell breathing. On bass drums, it is widely used as a resonant head, a usage that has become a true standard in modern setups.
Sound
The single-ply film emphasizes a clear attack, longer sustain, and a rich harmonic content, giving that sensation of an open and resonant sound. The Ebony finish provides a dark and glossy aesthetic while maintaining the Ambassador sound identity: a crisp response, wide dynamics, and excellent sensitivity, particularly pleasant on resonant toms and on a bass drum where you want to control the "breath" with slight damping if needed.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 16 " |
| Head finish | Smooth | Color | Black |
| Shaping | Single Ply | ||
| Type | single-ply drumhead | Applications | toms (batter and resonant), bass drum (batter and resonant) |
| Thickness | 10 mil (10-mil film) | Usage Reference | industry standard for bass drum resonant heads |
| Appearance | reflective black | Diameters | from 6 to 40 inches |
| Sound Character | open and resonant | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo ES-0016-00 Ebony Ambassador compatible with a 16-inch tom?
Its 16-inch diameter matches a 16-inch tom shell. This single-ply head can be mounted as a batter or resonant head.
What is the thickness of this 16-inch Ebony head?
The single-ply film has a thickness of 10 mil, or ten thousandths of an inch.
What sound does an Ebony Ambassador produce on a tom?
The 10-mil single-ply construction promotes a clear attack and extended sustain. The tone remains open, with rich harmonics and a wide dynamic response.
Can it be used as a resonant bass drum head?
The reflective black Ebony finish is commonly used as a bass drum resonant head. This application is a standard practice in modern setups. Light damping can be applied to control the shellâs resonance if needed.
Is the Ebony finish smooth or textured?
This version features a smooth black finish with a reflective appearance.
