Austrian Drum Company 14″ Calf Skin Drum Head – 1‑Ply
New to ADC! 
We had so many requests for genuine single‑ply calf skin heads — the classic choice for that pure, open, organic sound. Original vintage heads are hard to find and often worn out… so we partnered with Austrian Drum Company to make them brand new, to traditional standards.After testing these at vintage shows, we were blown away — pure, authentic calf skin tone, just like the originals, but freshly made and consistent.
Austrian Drum Company 14″ Calf Skin Drum Head – 1‑Ply
New to ADC! We had so many requests for genuine single‑ply calf skin heads — the classic choice for that pure, open, organic sound. Original vintage heads are hard to find and often worn out… so we partnered with Austrian Drum Company to make them brand new, to traditional standards.
We had so many requests for genuine single‑ply calf skin heads — the classic choice for that pure, open, organic sound. Original vintage heads are hard to find and often worn out… so we partnered with Austrian Drum Company to make them brand new, to traditional standards.After testing these at vintage shows, we were blown away — pure, authentic calf skin tone, just like the originals, but freshly made and consistent.
What makes 1‑ply special?
Made from a single layer of premium, hand‑selected calfskin, stretched and finished by hand in Austria. This is the traditional way drum heads were made for over 100 years — simple, natural, and full of character.
Pure, open, ringing tone — maximum resonance and sustain Light, sensitive feel — responds instantly to every stick, brush, or finger touch
Classic vintage sound — exactly what you hear on old jazz, swing, and early rock records
Made from a single layer of premium, hand‑selected calfskin, stretched and finished by hand in Austria. This is the traditional way drum heads were made for over 100 years — simple, natural, and full of character.
Pure, open, ringing tone — maximum resonance and sustain Light, sensitive feel — responds instantly to every stick, brush, or finger touch
Classic vintage sound — exactly what you hear on old jazz, swing, and early rock records
The Sound of 1‑Ply Calf Skin
1‑ply heads are open, warm, lively, and very resonant. With no extra layer to dampen vibration, you get:- Bright, clear attack with long, musical sustain
- Rich, warm low‑mids and a sweet, singing high end
- Very dynamic — quiet whispers and loud accents both sound amazing
- That classic “vintage ring” that defines traditional drum tone
Perfect for jazz, swing, orchestral, folk, roots, and any style where you want pure, uncoloured, organic sound. Great as batter or resonant head — especially magical as a snare side head.Handcrafted in Austria, using only top‑grade natural calfskin.Note: As a natural material, calf skin will change slightly with humidity and temperature — this is part of its unique, living character and sound.
1‑ply heads are open, warm, lively, and very resonant. With no extra layer to dampen vibration, you get:
- Bright, clear attack with long, musical sustain
- Rich, warm low‑mids and a sweet, singing high end
- Very dynamic — quiet whispers and loud accents both sound amazing
- That classic “vintage ring” that defines traditional drum tone
Perfect for jazz, swing, orchestral, folk, roots, and any style where you want pure, uncoloured, organic sound. Great as batter or resonant head — especially magical as a snare side head.
Handcrafted in Austria, using only top‑grade natural calfskin.
Note: As a natural material, calf skin will change slightly with humidity and temperature — this is part of its unique, living character and sound.