Detail 01
Thinline shell
Shallow frame keeps it light. You can hold it comfortably in one hand for a full session.
Product detailSKU #1308782679487
RemoThinline Frame Drum Thumbs up 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch synthetic frame drum. Light, one-handed, and useful for hand percussion, drum circles, and group music settings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circles and group percussion where you stand and move
- Music therapy and classroom sessions with lots of hands
- Adding a low, open frame-drum voice to acoustic sets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a tunable bodhran or riq with a natural head
- Anyone needing a loud drum to cut through amplified bands
- Traditional frame-drum players who want a goatskin head
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
14-inch head
A middle size. Big enough for a low open tone, small enough to hold and play one-handed.
Detail 03
Synthetic head
Holds pitch in any weather. No warming by a fire or damping with water before you play.
Detail 04
Fixed tuning
Pre-tensioned, not key-tuned. The pitch is set, so there is nothing to adjust or maintain.
Detail 05
Integrated grip
Built-in handhold on the frame. Play with the free hand or a mallet without a strap.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mallet or beater is included; buy one separately if you want it
- 02The pitch is fixed, so you cannot tune it up or down
- 03Store it out of direct sun; heat can loosen the head over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can you tune this frame drum?
No. It is pre-tensioned at the factory and stays there. That is the tradeoff for a light frame at this price, and it means zero setup before you play.
02Do I play it with a mallet or my hand?
Either. Your hand gives a warmer, more controlled tone; a mallet gives more volume and attack. Nothing is included, so a mallet is a separate purchase.
03Is this the same as a bodhran?
No. A bodhran is deeper-framed, played with a tipper, and usually has a tunable natural head. This is a shallow synthetic frame drum played by hand or mallet.
04Is it loud enough for a drum circle?
For an acoustic circle, yes. It projects a clear open tone. Against amplified instruments or a full drum kit it will get buried.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51308782679487
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