Remo ES-0612-PS - EBONY PINSTRIPE 12
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Double Ply Pinstripe: precise attack and shortened sustain for natural harmonic control
- Ebony Finish: dark aesthetic and a denser sound, ideal for live and studio use
- Versatile: excellent 12-inch tom head and very effective on snare for a drier sound
- Durable: designed to withstand heavy hits and tight tunings
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The Pinstripe series is one of Remo's benchmarks for drummers seeking a controlled sound with fewer overtones than a single-ply head. The Ebony version retains the Pinstripe DNA while offering a distinctive visual signature and a more focused sound, highly appreciated on kits oriented towards rock, pop, and amplified music.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This drumhead is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want to quickly achieve a clean sound that is easy to mix, with present low end and contained harmonics. It is particularly suitable for rock, pop, funk, and metal styles, and for any context where clarity is paramount.
Features and Innovations
The double ply construction combined with the Pinstripe concept provides effective internal damping, reducing the need for gels or external rings. The result: easier tuning, more consistent response, and a more uniform sound from tom to tom, even at high volume.
Sound Characteristics
On a 12-inch tom, the Ebony Pinstripe delivers a clean attack, controlled low end, and focused projection, with a quick decay that avoids a "buzzing" effect. On snare, it tends toward a drier and shorter character, perfect for powerful backbeats and a clean sound in recording.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom | Diameter | 12 " |
| Head finish | Smooth | Color | Black |
| Shaping | Twin Ply | ||
| Applications | tom, snare drum | Styles | rock, pop, funk, metal, studio |
| Type | batter head | Main Advantage | focused sound, reduced sustain, excellent durability under heavy playing |
| Design | Pinstripe (double ply with harmonic control) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Remo ES-0612-ps Ebony Pinstripe suitable for a 12-inch tom?
This batter head has a diameter of 12 inches and is designed for mounting on a tom. Its double-ply Pinstripe construction reduces overtones and shortens sustain.
What sound does a 12-inch Ebony Pinstripe head produce on a tom?
On a 12-inch tom, the Ebony black finish delivers a clear attack and controlled low end. The projection remains focused, with a quick decay limiting ringing.
Can it be used on a 12-inch snare drum?
Snare drum application is suitable for this 12-inch head. The sound then tends toward a dry, short character, suitable for powerful backbeats.
Does the Remo Ebony Pinstripe 12 reduce overtones?
The double ply combined with the Pinstripe concept provides effective internal dampening. External gels or rings become less necessary to control overtones. Tuning thus becomes simpler and more consistent.
For which styles is a 12-inch black double-ply head recommended?
This model is suitable for rock, pop, funk, metal, and studio settings. Its durability under heavy playing and reduced sustain promote a clear sound at high volume.
