Roland MH2-13 - MESH HEAD 13"
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
After popularizing the double-layer mesh head on V-Drums, Roland extends the concept with the PowerPly series, manufactured by REMO Inc, to maintain the look and feel of an acoustic drum while drastically reducing volume.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
For beginner to advanced drummers who want to practice silently, record in a home studio, or create a hybrid setup (acoustic plus sound triggering) without changing their shells.
Features and Innovations
The double-layer construction provides better stability: in an internal Roland test, the snare required less retensioning than a single layer, and the bass drum head showed a doubled lifespan compared to some single-layer heads.
Sound
Acoustically, the sound is greatly attenuated to limit noise pollution. With RT-30 triggers and a V-Drums module, you get a palette of sounds, playing dynamics, and expressiveness close to an electronic set, while retaining the feel of an acoustic shell.
Technical specifications
| Category | Tom |
| Head finish | Mesh |
| Shaping | Twin Ply |
| Diameter | 13 " |
| Color | White |
| Snare and toms | 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 inches |
| Bass drum | 18, 20, 22 inches |
| MH2-8 | 100 g (4 oz) |
| MH2-10 | 100 g (4 oz) |
| MH2-12 | 110 g (4 oz) |
| MH2-13 | 130 g (5 oz) |
| MH2-14 | 130 g (5 oz) |
| MH2-16 | 160 g (6 oz) |
| MH2-18BD | 270 g (10 oz) |
| MH2-20BD | 300 g (11 oz) |
| MH2-22BD | 350 g (13 oz) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Roland MH2-13 suitable for a 13-inch tom?
With a 13-inch diameter, this mesh head is designed for a matching tom shell. Its white finish preserves the look of an acoustic drumhead.
Does a 13-inch mesh head really reduce playing volume?
Its mesh surface significantly dampens the acoustic sound, which limits noise during rehearsals. The double ply maintains a feel close to an acoustic shell.
What is the benefit of the double ply on this Roland head?
The double ply construction provides increased tension stability. In an internal Roland test, a snare drum equipped with this head required less retensioning than with a single ply head. The bass drum head in the series showed twice the lifespan compared to some single ply heads.
Can RT-30 triggers be installed on a mesh head?
When paired with RT-30 triggers and a V-Drums module, it enables electronic sound triggering from an acoustic drum shell.
Can this 13-inch head be mounted on a snare drum?
Classified as a tom head, it is among the PowerPly sizes listed for snares and toms, ranging from 8 to 16 inches. Its weight is 130 g, or 5 oz.
