Detail 01
Resonant head
Goes on the bottom of the drum. Thinner than a batter head and never struck; it shapes decay and pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274034479862
EvansEC Resonant Tom Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Resonant bottom head for a 16-inch floor tom, with built-in edge control. Shortens sustain and tightens the note without external dampening.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long or wash out in a mix
- Recording, where a controlled decay sits better in a track
- Rock and loud playing that needs a defined note, not a boom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the longest, most open floor tom sustain
- Use as a batter head — this is a bottom head
- Anyone still needing a batter head to complete the drum
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
EC (edge control)
Built-in dampening at the outer edge cuts the highest overtones so the fundamental note comes through clearly.
Detail 03
16 inch
Standard floor tom size. Head diameter must match the shell exactly — no adapting between sizes.
Detail 04
Bottom head tuning
Tune it above, level with, or below the batter to raise pitch, get a fat note, or bend the pitch downward.
Detail 05
Built-in dampening
Less need for gels and tape on top, which would otherwise kill attack along with the ring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Resonant head only. The batter head you actually strike is separate.
- 02Both heads have to come off to install. Have a tuning key ready.
- 03Confirm your floor tom is 16 inch, not 14 or 18.
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?
No. Resonant heads are thin and built for the bottom of the drum. Struck with sticks, one will fail quickly.
02Do I need to replace both heads at once?
Not required, but a fresh resonant head under an old dead batter won't fix the sound. Judge both.
03How does this change my tom's sound?
Shorter, more focused decay with fewer high overtones. The fundamental pitch reads more clearly, especially in a room or on a mic.
04Which way do I tune it relative to the top?
Tighter than the batter raises pitch and shortens sustain. Looser drops pitch and gives a downward bend after the hit.
