I got the 8" SkynDeep head from Mid-East to be used on my Raquy 4-lug model. I haven't installed it yet. I noticed that the crown is listed as being 3/4"... however, from the bottom of the hoop to the top of the head, the one I received measures 1-1/8" (9/8) tall -- that's obviously considerably more than 3/4". Can anyone with this same head (Mid-East Mfg. # SD08) confirm this measurement? The head almost looks like it's made for a bongo, since it has such a high collar.

Also, has anyone purchased, or attempted to purchase, the following REMO head:

M6-R900-S5-SD003 : 9.00" R-Series, SKYNDEEP™, 'Calfskin' Graphic, M6 Type, 9.00" Crown, Medium Collar

...it [presumably] looks to be the same as the 9" SkynDeep Fish-Skin graphic model, just with a calfskin print. ?? Not that the fish-skin design looks all too bad, but I'd be open to using a more neutral looking skin like this on one of my drums.

Thanks in advance,
Steve Mc.