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13 in.
Sized to a 13-inch shell measured across the bare shell, hoop excluded. Common rack tom size.
Product detailSKU #1274115040148
AquarianTexture Coated Drum Head 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch coated tom batter head from Aquarian. For drummers replacing a 13-inch tom head who want warmth and brush compatibility.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the batter head on a 13-inch rack tom
- Drummers who play brushes and need surface texture
- Kits that sound too bright and need the attack softened
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum attack and cut from their toms
- 14 or 12 inch toms — head sizes are fixed to the shell
- Anyone wanting a see-through or blacked-out look
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.
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Texture coated
The sprayed coating takes a little edge off the stick attack and shortens overtones slightly versus a smooth film.
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Coating and brushes
The rough surface is what makes a brush sweep audible. Smooth heads give you almost nothing.
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Tom batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. The resonant head underneath is a separate, thinner head.
Detail 05
$28.99
Standard replacement-head pricing. Budget for one per tom if you are redoing the whole kit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — a three-tom kit needs three separate purchases
- 02Coating wears off over time, especially under heavy sticking
- 03You need a drum key; tension the rods in a star pattern, not around the circle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Coated or clear for toms?
Coated runs slightly warmer with a softer attack and works with brushes. Clear gives more attack and sustain. Pick by the sound you want, not the drum.
02Does it fit a 13 inch snare?
It fits a 13-inch drum dimensionally, but it is a tom batter head, not built for snare rimshot duty.
03How long does the coating last?
It wears fastest where you strike most. Heavy players see bald spots within months; lighter players get far longer.
04Do I need to change the bottom head too?
Not necessarily. Resonant heads take no stick contact and last much longer. Change the batter when it dents or goes dead.
