Detail 01
Resonant head
Goes on the front, the side you don't hit. It shapes decay and projection more than initial attack.
Product detailSKU #1274115040260
AquarianForce II Resonant Bass Drum Head Black 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20-inch black resonant head for the front of a bass drum. For players who want a low, focused thump and a solid black front face.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fronting a 20-inch bass drum on a smaller kit
- Players wanting shorter, tighter low end with less boom
- Matching a black-wrap or black-hardware kit visually
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The batter side — this is a front/resonant head
- Anyone needing a pre-cut port hole for a mic
- Bass drums that aren't 20 inches across
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
20 in. size
Fits a 20-inch bass drum only. Common on smaller and jazz-leaning kits; 22 inches is the rock standard.
Detail 03
Built-in muffling
Damping is designed into the head, so you may not need pillows or blankets inside the drum.
Detail 04
Black finish
Opaque front face. You can't see into the shell, and it hides internal muffling and hardware.
Detail 05
No port hole
Solid head as shipped. Miking from the front means cutting your own hole or using a hole cutter.
Detail 06
Front-head thickness
Resonant heads are thinner than batters. Don't crank the tuning — it seats at lower tension.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter — bass drum sizes vary more than you'd expect
- 02No port hole cut; you supply the cutter if you mic inside
- 03Head only — no hoop, claws, or tension rods included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as the batter head?
No. It's a resonant front head and isn't built to take beater impact. It will fail quickly on the batter side.
02Do I need to cut a hole in it?
Only if you want to mic inside the drum or reach internal muffling. It works fine solid for live and unmiked playing.
03Will I still need a pillow inside?
Often not. Muffling is built into the head. Add a small pillow only if you want even less sustain.
04How tight should I tune it?
Lower than the batter side. Snug out the wrinkles, then go slightly past. Over-tightening kills the low end.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
