Korena
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DWGloss Black Vented Bass Drum Head 24 in.

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DW Gloss Black Vented Bass Drum Head 24 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 24-inch vented bass drum head with a gloss black finish. For drummers with a 24-inch kick who want a dark front and shorter sustain.

DW Gloss Black Vented Bass Drum Head 24 in. product detail
Product studyDW Gloss Black Vented Bass Drum Head 24 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Replacing a worn or dented head on a 24-inch bass drum
  • Matching a black-wrap or all-black kit visually
  • Players who want less boom and a tighter kick note

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone whose bass drum is not exactly 24 inches
  • Drummers chasing maximum open sustain and resonance
  • Players who want a clear head to show off internal lighting

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 01

24 in.

Head size is the drum's diameter. A 24-inch head fits a 24-inch bass drum only — a 22 will not stretch to it.

Detail 02

Vented

Vent holes release air as the head moves. Sustain drops slightly and the drum feels less air-locked under the pedal.

Detail 03

Gloss black film

Opaque, so you cannot see into the shell. Internal lighting and any inside-the-drum look are gone.

Detail 04

One head

A bass drum has two heads. This covers one side; the other side stays as it is.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Measure the shell, not the old head, before ordering a size
  2. 02No drum key included — you need one to swap heads
  3. 03New heads stretch and drop in pitch; retune after the first day

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What does vented mean on a bass drum head?

It has holes that let air escape when the head moves. That shortens sustain a little and stops air pressure from building up inside the drum.

02Do I still need a port hole?

Vent holes and a mic port do different jobs. Venting handles air pressure; a port is what you feed a microphone through. If you mic the kick, you still want a port.

03Will this fit my 22-inch kick?

No. Head size must match the drum diameter exactly. For a 22-inch bass drum you need a 22-inch head.

04Does it come with muffling?

No. Any pillow, blanket or internal damper is separate.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black