Get your surdo sounding deep and punchy again. The Meinl HEAD-49 is an original 18-inch synthetic replacement head for Meinl surdo drums. It fits the SU (B) 18, SU18-L and SU18AB-M models.
Why customers choose it
- Made for your drum: an original Meinl part, sized and made for Meinl’s 18″ surdo models.
- Easy fit: the head fits the Meinl surdo shell and works with the matching top rim (RIM-40).
- Fresh sound: a new head restores the deep, round low end that a worn head loses.
Who it is for
Samba and batucada groups, school bands, carnival and street processions, percussion teachers, and owners of Meinl 18″ surdos who need a spare or replacement head.
Specifications
| Type | Surdo drum head (replacement) |
|---|---|
| Size | 18″ |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Fits | Meinl SU (B) 18, SU18-L, SU18AB-M |
| Related part | RIM-40 (top rim) |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
Good to know
- Check the model code on your surdo before ordering – this head is for the Meinl models listed above.
- Tighten the tension rods a little at a time in a cross pattern for even tuning.
- Rim and hardware are not included.
FAQ
Will it fit a non-Meinl surdo?
Meinl makes it for its SU (B) 18, SU18-L and SU18AB-M surdos. Other brands may use different hoop sizes, so we cannot confirm a fit.
Is it one head or a pair?
One head (1 piece).
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