Detail 01
Single-ply clear film
One layer with no coating. Most sustain, brightest attack, and the most sensitivity to light stick work of these three.
Product detailSKU #1274115040045
AquarianClassic Clear Drumhead Clear 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply clear tom head. The straightforward open-sounding option for drummers who want resonance and control muffling themselves.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want long, open tom sustain
- Rebuilding a kit with fresh heads on a budget
- Players who prefer to add their own muffling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters who dent single-ply heads fast
- Brush players needing a textured coated surface
- Anyone wanting built-in overtone control
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
No control ring or dot
Nothing damps the head, so overtones ring freely. Add tape or a gel if the ring is too much in a room.
Detail 03
13 in.
Matches a 13-inch rack tom shell. Head sizing follows shell diameter, not the outer hoop.
Detail 04
Tom batter head
Goes on top. Pitch bend and decay still depend on how you tune the bottom head.
Detail 05
Thin single-ply construction
Dents and stretches faster under heavy hitting than a two-ply. Fine at moderate volume, short-lived under a hard right hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. No resonant head, key, or dampening included
- 02Expect ring out of the box; budget for gels or tape
- 03Check that your tom is 13 inches before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why is this cheaper than the other Aquarian 13-inch heads?
It is a plain single-ply head with no second layer and no bonded control ring. Less material and simpler construction, so a lower price.
02How much will it ring?
A lot compared to a two-ply or a ringed head. That is the point of a single-ply clear. Muffle it with a gel or a small tape strip if needed.
03Is this good for a beginner kit?
Yes, as an affordable upgrade over stock heads. Just know a beginner still learning stick control may dent a single-ply head faster.
04Can I tune this low?
You can, but single-ply heads get wrinkly and lose definition at very low tension. A two-ply holds up better for low tunings.
