Detail 01
Vented
Port holes let air escape on impact. Shortens sustain and tightens attack without stuffing pillows inside the drum.
Product detailSKU #1274115037766
DWGloss Black Vented Bass Drum Head 20 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch vented bass drum batter or front head in gloss black. For drummers wanting a dark-finish kit look with a controlled, shorter note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Matching a black-wrap or black-lacquer kit visually
- Cutting excessive bass drum ring without adding internal muffling
- Stage kits where a dark front head reads better under lights
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting maximum open low-end sustain
- Anyone with a 22-inch or 18-inch bass drum
- Players who want a printed logo or custom graphic head
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
20 in. diameter
Matches a 20-inch bass drum only. Head size is the drum's shell diameter, not the hoop or rim measurement.
Detail 03
Gloss black film
Opaque coating that darkens the head and slightly damps it compared to clear film. Shows fingerprints and dust.
Detail 04
Bass drum head
Thicker and built for beater impact. Not interchangeable with a tom or snare head of the same diameter.
Detail 05
Single head, not a pair
One head. A bass drum uses two — a batter and a resonant — so a full change needs a second head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass drum is 20 in. — measure shell diameter, not the hoop
- 02Mic placement through the vent depends on where the port sits
- 03Seat and tune evenly after mounting; a fresh head settles over the first sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a batter head?
Yes, it's a bass drum head. Bear in mind the vent shortens sustain, so if you want an open boomy kick, a solid head is a better choice.
02Will this fit a 22-inch bass drum?
No. Bass drum heads are sized to shell diameter and don't stretch. A 20-inch head will not seat on a 22-inch drum.
03Do I still need internal muffling?
Often less of it. The vent already bleeds air and shortens the note. Start with no pillow, then add damping only if the drum still rings too long.
04Is the black finish just cosmetic?
Mostly, but not entirely. The coating adds a small amount of mass compared to clear film, which slightly tightens the tone alongside the vent.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
