IVSOM, surdo head, goat skin head with aluminum rim, 14" 6 string caixa Synthetic head made of plastic

Synthetic head made of plastic with an aluminum hoop

The diplomat heads are my preference

This head is great for rebolos and tantans to get the natural warm sound from goat skin

The Timbra brand is known for making high quality handmade instruments

IVSOM, surdo head, goat skin head with aluminum rim, 14" 6 string caixa Synthetic head made of plasticGoat skin head made by IVSOM. The aluminum rim is a bit easier to deal with than the goat skin heads with a wooden rim. It seems like many samba schools are moving to this style of goat skin head. This head is great for rebolos and tantans to get the natural warm sound from goat skin.