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Snare-side (bottom) head
Very thin film that vibrates against the snare wires. It controls sensitivity and crack, not attack.
Product detailSKU #1274115040109
AquarianHi-Performance Snare Bottom Drum Head - 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch snare-side head for the bottom of a small snare. Replacement part for anyone with a 12-inch piccolo, side, or auxiliary snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refreshing snare response on a 12-inch piccolo or side snare
- Drummers whose bottom head has dented or torn under the wires
- Small-kit and travel-kit players needing an exact-size spare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head to strike — this goes underneath
- Owners of 13- or 14-inch snares; sizes are not interchangeable
- Players wanting tone change; a batter head does far more
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
12 in.
Matches a 12-inch shell diameter. Snare heads are sized to the drum, not to the old head's rim.
Detail 03
Hi-Performance line
Aquarian's snare-side series. Swapping it back to stock spec keeps wire response consistent with the drum's design.
Detail 04
Under $40
Cheapest single change that restores a dead-sounding snare. Cheaper than a new wire set or full rebuild.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no snare wires, hoop, or tension rods included
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the outer rim, before ordering
- 03Bottom heads tear easily; seat and tension it evenly and gently
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a top head?
No. Snare-side film is far thinner than a batter head and will dent or split under sticks. Use a batter head on top.
02Will this fit a 12-inch tom?
It fits a 12-inch shell physically, but a tom has no snare wires and this head is too thin to strike or to sound good.
03How tight should it be?
Tighter than the batter head. Snare-side heads are tuned high so the wires respond crisply; too loose gives a choked, buzzy sound.
04Do I need to replace the snare wires too?
Only if strands are bent or broken. A new bottom head alone usually restores most of the lost sensitivity.
