Detail 01
7-mil clear top over 7.5-mil black bottom
The two-ply layout supports body and deep tone while keeping the drum's natural high-frequency attack.
Product detailSKU #1343658304814
EvansBlack Chrome Tom Batter Drum Head - 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 8-inch EVANS Black Chrome is a two-ply tom batter head using a 7-mil clear top film over a 7.5-mil black lower film. It is designed to bring out mid-to-low frequencies, giving small toms a richer, deeper voice alongside their natural high-frequency attack. Its response is described as articulate with tight sustain. Built with hard hitters in mind, it also targets stage and studio setups that benefit from less EQ and follow-up tweaking.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fitting an 8-inch tom with a Black Chrome two-ply batter head.
- Getting more mid-to-low frequency presence from a smaller tom.
- High-impact stage and studio tom playing with precise articulation and tight sustain.
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
Roll-over Hoop technology
Offers extra durability over a broad tension range.
Detail 03
Black-mirror finish
Produces the black finish while the top ply stays clear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your tom requires an 8-inch batter head.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a batter or resonant head?
It is a tom batter head.
02What is the head made from?
It uses a 7-mil clear upper film over a 7.5-mil black lower film.
03What sound qualities does its design target?
It emphasizes mid-to-low frequencies and is designed for precise articulation with tight sustain.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
