Detail 01
Two-ply construction
Two layers of film shorten sustain and drop the pitch slightly, giving a fatter, more controlled tom voice.
Product detailSKU #1274115040169
AquarianResponse 2 Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply 12 inch tom head. For drummers who want a controlled, fat tom sound with less ring and more durability than a single-ply head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms on a rock or pop kit that need controlled sustain
- Drummers who dent single-ply heads within a few gigs
- Recording sessions where excess tom ring is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting long, open tom sustain
- Anyone needing a coated surface for brushwork
- Drummers with 10 or 13 inch toms, this is 12 only
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 inch
Standard rack tom size. Head must match the shell diameter exactly. Measure the shell, not the rim.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate, thinner purchase.
Detail 04
Uncoated film
Clear surface gives brighter attack than coated and is a poor match for brushes.
Detail 05
Built-in dampening
Two-ply design controls overtones on its own, so you likely will not need gels or rings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No drum key or tuning tools included.
- 02One head covers one tom. Buy per drum for a full kit.
- 03Replacing only the batter leaves an old bottom head shaping the tone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 12 inch tom?
Yes, any standard 12 inch tom. Measure the shell diameter itself, since hoop measurements will read larger.
02Top or bottom head?
Top. This is a batter head for the playing side. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and sold separately.
03Will I still need moongels?
Usually not. The two-ply design already controls overtones, which is the main reason players add external dampening.
04Can I use brushes on it?
No. The surface is smooth, so brushes slide without producing a sweep. Brush playing needs a coated head.
