When jazz and crooners subtly passed the reins to rock and roll in the 60s the Remo Emperor Series drum head bore witness and laid down the backbeat. Now the Vintage Emperor is a reissue of the original Emperor drum head that contributed to some of the most distinct and memorable drum sounds in history. Offering a mid-range punch and a pleasant ring the Emperor is constructed of 2-plies of Clear 7.5-mil polyester films featuring arm transparent midrange tones with enhanced attack and durability.