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Skin thickness: The 12 - 16" skins which are normally about 3 - 4 pieces of paper thick (.3 - .4 mm); sometimes they are about 5 pieces of paper thick (about .5 mm) but that is not guaranteed. The skins that are larger than 16" are usually 4 - 5 pieces of paper thick (.4 - .5 mm); sometimes they are a little thicker but that is not guaranteed.
Description: Thin, cut-round, calf skins for bongos, doumbeks, frame drums, timbales, toms, snare drums & more.
(NOTE: These skins are not intended for conga drums because congas require thicker skins like cow and steer.)
Delivery: USPS or FedEx, arrives in 2 to 5 business days in continental U.S.
Skin-Head Size Chart
Calfskin Size | Drum Head Size |
12" Skin | 7.25" or smaller Head |
14" Skin | 7.5 - 8.75" Head |
16" Skin | 9 - 10" Head |
18" Skin | 11" Head |
22" Skin | 12 - 14" Head |
26" Skin | 14.25 - 18.5" Head |
36" Skin | 18.75 - 29" Head |
40" Skin | 30 - 33" Head |
Delivery: FedEx, USPS or UPS; skins which are 22" & smaller typically arrives in 2 to 5 business days in continental U.S.; larger skins may need to be cut, which could add a few days for the delivery time