Detail 01
14-inch size
Matches the head diameter, not the drum shell. A 14-inch drum takes a 14-inch ring.
Product detailSKU #1316478164862
EvansE14ER1 14" E Ring
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch overtone control ring that drops onto a snare or tom head to cut ring and shorten sustain. For drummers fighting an overly live drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taming a ringy 14-inch snare in a small room
- Studio sessions where the mic hears every overtone
- Drummers who currently use tape or wallets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting an open, resonant, jazz-style drum sound
- Drums other than 14-inch, sizing is exact
- Players needing adjustable damping amounts
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
Free-floating ring
Sits loose on the batter head instead of adhering, so it lifts slightly when struck and does not choke the attack.
Detail 03
Mylar ring construction
Damps the outer edge of the head where most unwanted overtones live, leaving the center stick response intact.
Detail 04
Removable, no adhesive
Take it off in seconds when you want the drum open again; no residue on the head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your drum is 14 inches, this will not fit 13 or 16
- 02The ring sits on top of the head, not underneath
- 03Rimshots and heavy backbeats can shift or launch the ring
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go under the head or on top?
On top of the batter head. It rests freely on the playing surface and is removed by lifting it off.
02Will it fit my 14-inch snare?
Yes, a 14-inch ring is made for a 14-inch drum head. Measure the head diameter, not the hoop.
03Can I use this on a tom?
Yes, any 14-inch drum works, commonly a floor tom or a 14-inch rack tom, as well as a snare.
04Will it kill the drum's tone?
It shortens sustain and cuts ring at the edge. Attack and body stay. It is less aggressive than taping a wallet on the head.
