Detail 01
Snare side head
Thin film built to sit against the snare wires. It goes on the bottom and will not survive stick contact.
Product detailSKU #1316478176327
DWClear Snare Side Bottom Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch clear bottom head for a snare drum. Replacement part for a 12-inch snare, not a batter head and not for toms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a torn or dented 12-inch snare side head
- Restoring snare response on an auxiliary or piccolo snare
- Keeping a spare bottom head in the stick bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter (top) head — this is snare side
- Drums other than 12-inch — the size must match exactly
- Players wanting a tone change; bottom heads mostly affect snare response
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
Clear film
No coating, so wire response stays crisp and sensitive rather than damped.
Detail 03
12 in. size
Head size is the drum's shell diameter, not the hoop. A 12-inch snare only takes a 12-inch head.
Detail 04
Bottom-head role
Controls snare sensitivity and ghost-note articulation more than the drum's pitch or body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Snare wires and drum key are not included — you'll need a key to change it.
- 02Measure the shell, not the rim, to confirm 12 inches.
- 03Snare side heads tear easily under sticks; this is not a top head.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the top or bottom head?
Bottom. It's the snare side head that the wires rest against. Your batter head is a separate, thicker head.
02Will it fit a 12-inch tom?
Physically yes, but it's not built for it. Snare side film is very thin and will dent or tear under normal tom hits.
03How tight should it be?
Snare side heads run tighter than batters — generally the tightest head on the kit. Tune until wire response is crisp without choking.
04Does clear vs coated matter down here?
Yes. Clear keeps the wires bright and sensitive. Coated damps slightly and softens ghost-note response.
