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Kentville Drums Kangaroo Hide Drum Head - 16 inch, Heavy


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The Kentville Drums 16-inch Heavy Kangaroo Hide Drum Head delivers the raw, full-bodied warmth and natural character that can be absent from plastic drumheads. Suited to jazz, orchestral, folk and contemporary performers, this genuine kangaroo hide drumhead is easy to tune, melodic and responsive, with a natural tonal response free from troublesome overtones.

With a Heavy thickness of approximately 12–14 mil, this drumhead offers a balance of sensitivity, warmth and durability. Each hide is carefully selected and examined before being cut and thinned to the required thickness. The precisely sized hide is then hand-lapped to an aluminium flesh hoop before being placed on a mould to dry and form a collar for a comfortable fit.

Kentville Drums uses traditional drumhead-making techniques inspired by the craftsmanship of the past, including methods used for the snares of drummer boys during the Napoleonic wars. After several days of forming, each drumhead is removed from its mould, individually inspected and given a unique serial number before being sealed for protection during transit. The result is a handmade natural-hide drumhead combining traditional craftsmanship with the needs of today's drummers.

Features

  • Genuine kangaroo hide drumhead
  • 16-inch size
  • Heavy grade, approximately 12–14 mil thick
  • Raw, full-bodied and naturally warm tone
  • Melodic and responsive playing characteristics
  • Easy to tune
  • Natural response with minimal troublesome overtones
  • Suitable for jazz, orchestral, folk and contemporary music
  • Entirely handmade using traditional drumhead-making techniques
  • Carefully selected, cut and thinned kangaroo hide
  • Hand-lapped to an aluminium flesh hoop for strength and durability
  • Each drumhead is individually inspected and assigned a unique serial number

Specs

  • Brand: Kentville Drums
  • Product: Kangaroo Hide Drum Head
  • Size: 16 inch
  • Grade: Heavy
  • Thickness: Approximately 12–14 mil
  • Material: Kangaroo Hide
  • Flesh Hoop: Aluminium
  • Construction: Handmade