Tubano Care and Maintenance — Part 2

• Tereasa Evans
• Posted 5/30/22
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Welcome to Part 2 of our Tubano Care and Maintenance series. Our 3-part series brings you advice and instructions to care for Remo Key-Tuned Tubano models. In this part, we discuss how to replace broken hardware, including handles and assemblies, and how to replace a head. For tips on Tubano storage, cleaning, and mobility, visit Part 1 by clicking the link.

Replacing Tubano Handles

There are 2 different styles of Remo Key-Tuned Tubano handles. Models made after 2013 have the newer-style. In the past, you would have needed to know which style of handle you had for replacement. This is no longer the case. If you are replacing a handle on either model, Remo has a handle to fit both versions! The handle pack includes both handle and the necessary hardware.

Watch this video for instructions on how to replace your Tubano handles. Before you get started, it is important to note there are some additional tools needed for the handle replacement:

• 1/8 Allen Wrench
• Pliers

Replacing Tubano Drumheads

The new models of Key-tuned Tubanos come equipped with Mondo Nuskyn Tubano synthetic drumheads.  These heads have a natural, warm tone and provide great low to mid-range tones without the piercing high overtones. The drumhead is highly resilient and provides years of great sound. The drumhead is made of an Acousticon shell and has a ½ inch support rim on the outer perimeter to allow for easy applications of the tension ring. The tension ring holds the head on in connection with the tension assemblies (either the contouring or tension brackets depending on the “born-on” date of the Tubano). 

What’ll you need to replace your broken head:

• Replacement drumheads
  • 10” Key-Tuned Tubano Drumhead
  • 12” Key-Tuned Tubano Drumhead
  • 14” Key-Tuned Tubano Drumhead
• Tuning Key
• Cloth wipe