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Trixon Speedfire Drum Heads (Remo)

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Wanted to share to the community what I have found in regards to Trixon Speedfire bass drum heads. Looking to get more on the rest of the kit. Any suggestions what to use?

[CM-0130-XX-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, FIBERSKYN 3, FA-MEDIUM, FRONT SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE

[CM-0240-BR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, WEATHERKING AMBASSADOR, COATED, FRONT SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE,

[CM-0241-BR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, WEATHERKING AMBASSADOR, COATED, KICK SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE

[CM-0357-FA-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, FIBERSKYN 3, FA-MEDIUM, KICK SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE

[CM-0501-FD-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, FIBERSKYN 3, FD-THIN, KICK SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE

[CM-2288-BB-25750] CUSTOM BASS HEAD, TRIXON, EMPEROR, COATED, FRONT SIDE

[CM-0867-BR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, AMBASSADOR, SMOOTH WHITE, FRONT SIDE

[CM-0868-BR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, AMBASSADOR, SMOOTH WHITE, KICK SIDE

[CM-1201-CR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, CHROME STARFIRE, KICK SIDE

[CM-1202-CR-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, CHROME STARFIRE, FRONT SIDE

[CM-1449-BB-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, EMPEROR, COATED, KICK SIDE

[CM-0576-FD-25750] CUSTOM HEAD, BASS, TRIXON, FIBERSKYN 3, FD-THIN, FRONT SIDE, SPECIAL SIZE

Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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I ordered a Speedfire head from Remo 10+ years ago,and when I got it,it didn't fit!

It fit 4/5th of the way around,but was around 1/4" too long at the bottom.

I heard the best way for them to make one is to send your original to them!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
Posts: 36 Threads: 14

Yes there are two sizes according to Remo. Here is what was sent to me from Remo:

There are actually 2 different size Trixon bass drums in circulation but we only have tooling for the smaller of the 2-which is most common so there should be no problem.

I guess beware!!

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
Posts: 904 Threads: 127

Many thanks and nice to know, especaiall as i have just bought a VOX speedfire!!!

Eddie Ryan in the U.K. can also get the BASS DRUM SKIN re-lapped in calf skin

eddieryancustomdrums.co.uk

thanks again for the info !

45/48 Slingerland WMP
51 Luxus WMP
56 Speedfire BDP
56 Speedfire WMP
59 Speedfire Aqua
59 Speedfire Red Sparkle
59 Deri Dixi Red Perloid
59 Luxus BDP
60 Luxus Black Silver
61 Luxus WMP
62 Telstar Blue Stripe
62 Telstar Red Croc
62 Telstar Gold Croc
62 Telstar Blue Croc
63 Luxus Gold Croc
64 Speedfire Blue Sparkle
64 Luxus Black/Gold Spots
65 Speedfire Gold Croc
66 Luxus Blue Croc
66 Vox Thunderbolt Silver Croc
67 Vox Telstar Blue Croc
67 Vox Telstar Red Sparkle
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
Posts: 513 Threads: 102

Speedfire heads are also available here:

http://www.trixondrums.de/

Tama Superstar, 22, 22, 16, 14, 13 Desert Burst
Premier Genista, 22, 16, 13, 12 Black Lacquer
Premier Genista, 20, 14, 10 and snare Black Lacquer
Premier Resonator 22, 16, 14, 13 poly creme/black
Zickos 22, 16, 14, 13, clear acrylic and snare
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
Posts: 904 Threads: 127

Unfortunately the heads at Trixon have been out of stock for some time, that is why Eddie ryan in the uk or www.pergament-trommelfell.de who are a german company are also good contacts to be aware of!!

alternately you could also contact gerd at stdrums.de.

D' Drummer

45/48 Slingerland WMP
51 Luxus WMP
56 Speedfire BDP
56 Speedfire WMP
59 Speedfire Aqua
59 Speedfire Red Sparkle
59 Deri Dixi Red Perloid
59 Luxus BDP
60 Luxus Black Silver
61 Luxus WMP
62 Telstar Blue Stripe
62 Telstar Red Croc
62 Telstar Gold Croc
62 Telstar Blue Croc
63 Luxus Gold Croc
64 Speedfire Blue Sparkle
64 Luxus Black/Gold Spots
65 Speedfire Gold Croc
66 Luxus Blue Croc
66 Vox Thunderbolt Silver Croc
67 Vox Telstar Blue Croc
67 Vox Telstar Red Sparkle
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
Posts: 1570 Threads: 66

i have dealt extensively with Remo , regarding the production of custom Trixon heads; all of the pre-1964 sizes . the stock heads that they provide for Trixon speedfire drums are for the post 1959 drums, which are slightly smaller than the pre-1959 drums. the older drums have 11 lugs and the height x width is 20 1/4 x 28 3/4 . the later drum has 10 lugs and h x w is 18 3/4 x 20.

obviously , because these drums are an unusual shape and vulnerable to slight deformation over time when the heads are stripped(any drum will do this but round drums more easily squish into shape when the head is applied) it is a good idea to supply Remo with the old head and or hoop. this helps them get their measurements down. however, I did a lot of checking and rechecking with them during production even to the point of receiving samples and it was a good thing that I did because they sent me 497 and 547 mm heads to fit 500 and 550 mm shells??? the problem i think came from using the term mm or cm. the U.S. is the most metric unfriendly place this side of Uranus. i eventually had to supply measurements in fractions of inches. keep on them and they will provide very fine heads, albeit at a price that is difficult but in the long run worth it.

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
Posts: 596 Threads: 25

From diamond

Unfortunately the heads at Trixon have been out of stock for some time, that is why Eddie ryan in the uk or www.pergament-trommelfell.de who are a german company are also good contacts to be aware of!!

It's the best advice - legendary "Altenburger Pergament" has been a main regular supplier for TRIXON and all others german drummakers.

I'm pretty sure that there will be no problem for AP to make all sorts of heads to any Trixon drums.

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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