Detail 01
Coated finish
The textured coating damps some overtones for a warmer, drier sound, and it is what makes brushes speak.
Product detailSKU #1316478173133
DWCoated Snare Drum Batter 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch coated batter head for snare drums. Replacement or spare for a 13-inch snare, or a warmer-sounding swap on a stock kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refreshing a dull or dented 13-inch snare batter head
- Players who want brush texture on the drum surface
- Keeping a spare head in the stick bag for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone with a 14-inch snare, the standard size
- Players wanting maximum attack and brightness from a clear head
- Use as a resonant bottom head, this is a batter
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
13 in. diameter
Head size must match the drum's shell diameter exactly. A 13-inch head does not fit a 14-inch snare.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The thin bottom snare-side head is a different, much thinner part.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your snare shell diameter before ordering, 13 and 14 inch look similar
- 02A drum key is needed to remove and tension the new head
- 03Sold as a single head, no snare-side head included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 14 inch snare?
No. Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter, so a 13-inch head only fits a 13-inch snare drum.
02Coated or clear for snare?
Coated is the usual choice for snare. The coating tames overtones slightly and gives a drier crack. Clear heads sound brighter with more attack.
03Can I use brushes on this?
Yes. The coated surface is what gives brushes their sweeping sound. Clear heads have no texture for brushes to catch.
04Is a drum key included?
No. You will need your own drum key to detension the old head and seat and tune this one.
