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Resonant
Sits on the bottom of the tom, untouched by sticks. It controls sustain and how long the note rings.
Product detailSKU #1274034479525
EvansEC Resonant Tom Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch Evans EC resonant tom head. Goes on the bottom of a 13-inch tom, opposite the head you hit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a bottom tom head that has torn or gone dead
- Re-heading a kit's bottom side after years of use
- Anyone standardizing bottom heads across a whole tom set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The top side that takes stick contact — this is a bottom head
- Toms that are not 13 inches across the shell
- Players looking for one head to cover both sides of a tom
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.
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13 in.
Measure the shell diameter with the head off. Rim measurements will send you to the wrong size.
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Bottom head, thinner build
Resonant heads are not made to take stick hits and will dent or split if used on top.
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Sold as one head
A 13-inch tom needs a separate batter head on top, bought on its own.
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$25.99
Cheapest part of re-heading a kit. Bottom heads rarely need replacing unless torn or stretched out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no hoop, tension rods or drum key included
- 02Confirm your tom is 13 inches, not 12 or 14
- 03Bottom heads usually tune higher than the top; expect to retune the whole drum
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this on top of my tom?
Not a good idea. It is built for the resonant side and is not made to take stick strikes, so it will dent and tear quickly.
02Do I need to replace the bottom head at all?
Only when it tears, dents, or stops holding tune. Bottom heads outlast batter heads by a wide margin.
03Will this fit a 13 inch snare?
The diameter matches, but this is a tom resonant head, not a snare side head, which is a much thinner and different design.
04How tight should a bottom head be?
Most players tune the bottom head at or above the top head's pitch. Tighter bottom means shorter, more controlled sustain.
