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Description
Discover the Remo Coated Ambassador, a drumhead that stands as a true testament to versatility and quality, trusted by drummers for over five decades. Crafted from a single 10-mil Mylar ply, it features a weather-resistant coating that not only withstands the challenges of fluctuating humidity and temperature but also enhances the tonal warmth and depth. This all-rounder head is perfect for both batter and resonant applications, delivering a bright attack with controlled sustain. Whether in a live setting or the studio, the Remo Coated Ambassador promises to deliver a balanced response, providing the punch required for styles like rock and funk, while also emphasizing the sustain and projection needed for jazz and orchestral compositions.
The adaptability of this drumhead makes it a favorite among musicians who appreciate a consistent and reliable tone. Available in various sizes, it caters to a comprehensive range of drum kits, ensuring every drummer finds their ideal fit. Its dynamic nature allows for easy tuning adjustments, making it an essential addition for both novice and seasoned drummers. Whether you're crafting intricate jazz rhythms or unleashing powerful rock beats, the Remo Coated Ambassador is your reliable partner on the path to perfect percussion.
Key Features:
- Single 10-mil Mylar ply construction
- Weather-resistant coating for consistent tone
- Warm, open tones with bright attack
- Versatile for multiple musical styles
- Suitable for both batter and resonant positions
- Available in a range of sizes to fit any drum kit
Product specs
| Brand | Remo |
| Model | Ambassador Coated Drum Head 14" |
| Finish | Coated White |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Drum Heads |
FAQs
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What type of music is the Remo Coated Ambassador best suited for?
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The Remo Coated Ambassador is versatile and well-suited for a variety of music genres, including rock, jazz, and pop, thanks to its warm, open sound and controlled sustain.
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How does the coating on the Remo Coated Ambassador affect its sound?
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The coating on the Remo Coated Ambassador enhances its warmth and provides a slightly muted, focused tone, making it ideal for both live performances and studio recordings.
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Is the Remo Coated Ambassador durable enough for heavy hitters?
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While the Remo Coated Ambassador is a single-ply drumhead, it is known for its durability and can withstand moderate to heavy playing, though extremely aggressive players may prefer a thicker head for extended lifespan.
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Can the Remo Coated Ambassador be used as a resonant head?
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Yes, the Remo Coated Ambassador can be used as a resonant head, offering a balanced tone and maintaining the drum's natural resonance.
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What size drum is the Remo Coated Ambassador designed for?
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The Remo Coated Ambassador discussed here is specifically designed for a 14-inch drum, commonly used as a snare drum head.
Videos
Remo Inc.
Dave Weckl: Ambassador Coated Drumhead | Remo
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Remo Coated Ambassador.
Comparisons
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It's noted that the Remo Ambassador and Evans G1 are similar in providing tone and ring, but the Ambassador is often chosen for an "old school" vibe.
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The Evans Power Center Reverse Dot enhances low-end attack by adding mass, altering high frequency harmonics for a deeper sound.
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Coated Ambassadors are noted to bring out more mid and low tones compared to clear Diplomats, offering a warmer and rounder sound with increased sustain.
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Evans UV series coating is praised for its durability, lasting longer than Remo, and providing a consistent sound over time.
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User experience
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An Ambassador Black Suede is recommended for slightly reduced overtones compared to the standard Coated Ambassador.
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Reverse Dot heads are appreciated for loud attacks but may not perform as well for ghost notes, feeling somewhat "dead" upon impact.
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Aquarian single ply Texture Coated heads are recommended for their durability, long-lasting coating, and consistent tuning, even after four months of heavy use.
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Remo coated Emperors sound better to some after the coating smooths out, offering a more articulate attack while maintaining warmth.
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Features and functionality
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The Ambassador X and CS X have a thicker film (12 mil versus 10 mil), offering a different tonal experience.
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Use cases and applications
Mods and upgrades
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Combining coated Emperors over coated Ambassadors is praised for achieving a warm and punchy sound, especially effective on DW drums without additional muffling.
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Setup and maintenance
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A setup with the batter heads loose and the resonant heads tight can offer a nice attack with short sustain when using coated heads on both sides.
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4.5 out of 5
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At 8:55 in the video "DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979's Sebastien Grainger || DRUM RUNDOWN" on YouTube, Sebastien Grainger is seen showing the Remo Coated Ambassador drumhead used on one of his drums, as confirmed by the host Jarrad James.
Mentioned in this 1993 Modern Drummer interview, archived on Colaiuta's official website.
Heads: Remo coated Ambassadors on top of snare and all toms, clear Ambassadors on the bottoms of toms, Pinstripe on bass drum
It is also listed on Colaiuta's official Remo artist page.
Tico Torres uses Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads on his toms both live and in the studio, as detailed on the Always - Bon Jovi Portal.
Chris Sharrock uses the Remo Coated Ambassador drumhead, as detailed on Alchetron's page dedicated to him.
Used live for Allen's snare, as specified in this May 1, 2015 contact rider by Sasa Music.
Drums: Drum PEARL Master Custom series
1 snare signature Denis Chember 14’’x6 (skin REMO Ambassador coated and new) - 1 Bass Drum 22’’ (skin Powerstroke 3 new)
1 Tom 12’’ (mounted on bass drum) (skin REMO Emperor coated or G2 Evans new)
1 Tom 14’’(mounted on bass drum) (skin REMO Emperor coated or G2 Evans new) - 1 Tom Bass 16’’ (skin REMO Emperor coated or G2 Evans new)
1 cymbal ZILDJIAN Avedis medium ride 20’’ + 1 cymbal ZILDJIAN Avedis thin crash 17’’ - 1 Hi-Hat ZILDJIAN Serie K 14’’
2 cymbals stands Boom ‘n’ boom
1 drum Kick PEARL P.201P
1 Snare stand PEARL S985W
1 Hi-Hat stand PEARL H985W
1 Drum throne PEARL D110S
1 black carpet 2mx 2m
2 pillows for drum+ towels
In the video titled "Feezo's Studio Tour 2025" on YouTube, at 10:17, Feezo, a guitarist, drummer, and music producer, is seen showcasing a drum from his drum kit equipped with a Remo Coated Ambassador drumhead.
Mentioned by Lynch in this February 1984 Modern Drummer Magazine interview.
RF: Would you detail your setups, both live and recording?
SL: They might not always be different. They’re different now because of Jimmy and Tommy. They really like that Damn the Torpedos-esque sound.
RF: What comprises that sound?
SL: That is an older Tama drumset, the Imperial Star, which is a thin composite shell. They’re all stock sizes, a set you can buy off the rack, with a 14 x 24 kick drum, 8 x 12, 9 x 13, and 10 x 14 rack toms, and 16x 16 and 18x 18 floor toms. I never use all those drums at one time. They’re there in case they want to hear specific sizes. The most toms that I use is in a drum fill in the middle of “Don’t Do Me Like That.” I used four tom-toms. Usually Jimmy and Shelly like to hear two rack tom-toms, the 9×13 and the 10 x 14 on top of the kick drum along with the 16 x 16 floor tom. The snare drum I use is an old Ludwig Superphonic. [sic]
RF: You mentioned the “Refugee” snare. Is that the same one?
SL: That’s the one. I have a whole slew of snare drums, but that one snare cuts the majority of records. Occasionally I‘ll get an old brass snare on there. We’ll always use a white coated Diplomat bottom head, and depending on the song, we’ll use Pinstripes or white coated Ambassadors on the top. If we want a more live sound, I go with the white coated heads. I’ve taken all the mufflers out of the drums and I have any new ones made without mufflers. I never put any tape on any of the surfaces. That makes me very honest. I either tune my drum correctly or it sounds terrible.
My cymbal setup is Zildjian. Depending on the song, if you want a little less noise, go to bigger cymbals because they don’t ring as much. If you want things to sound real bright, go to smaller cymbals. Live, last tour I used a smaller set than I record with. I used a 22" bass drum, a 9 x 13 rack tom, a 16 x 16 floor tom and a duplicate of the studio snare.
RF: Why the smaller set live?
SL: I think the smaller set is more fun to play. It’s all part of the growth process too. I was trying to do something different. I just wanted to play a different setup because I thought maybe it would make me play differently. I t did too. Live, I use a 21" ride, a 22" swish, an 18" crash and 13" New Beat hi-hats, which are kind of unusual but they feel great. They’re a lot more fun. The 13" are a little more responsive for live stuff.
In a live show you vary your tempos from song to song like crazy. One song is really fast and the next song is a funeral dirge, so you have to have a kit that will respond to all of that and will work in extremes. Then it will work everything else in the middle. In the studio, you might spend two days working on one song, so you can tailor your setup to make that one song really work. Live you have to go for instant satisfaction.
RF: What about your heads for live playing?
SL: I’m using white coated Ambassadors on top and Diplomats on the bottom, and the same with the snare. The kick drum has the white coated Emperor on the live kit and in the studio I use an Ambassador, white coated. On the live kit I needed a little thicker head just for the security of it.
Album Usage
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