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Resonant head
Mounts on the bottom, no stick contact. It shapes decay and pitch, not attack.
Product detailSKU #1274034479874
EvansEC Resonant Tom Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch resonant head for the bottom side of a floor tom, built for controlled sustain rather than long open ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bottom side of an 18-inch floor tom
- Taming a floor tom that rings too long
- Replacing a worn or dented reso head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting maximum open sustain from a floor tom
- Anyone needing a batter head — this goes underneath
- Drums that are not 18 inches
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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18 in.
Matches an 18-inch shell diameter. Head size is the shell, not the old head's printed rim.
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EC controlled sustain
Shorter, tighter decay than a plain single-ply reso. Less need for external muffling.
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Single head, $30.99
One head only. A full floor tom change means pairing it with a batter head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, not a pack. Batter side sold separately.
- 02You need a drum key and a flat surface to seat it.
- 03Measure the shell diameter, not the outside of the hoop.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the top or bottom?
Bottom. It is a resonant head, meant for the side you do not strike. Putting it on top will wear through fast.
02Will it fit my 18-inch floor tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 18 inches across. Head sizes follow shell diameter, so an 18-inch drum takes an 18-inch head.
03Do I need muffling with this?
Usually less than with an open single-ply reso. Tune it first and only add damping if the decay is still too long.
04Can I use it as a batter head?
No. Resonant heads are thin and not built to take sticks. Use a batter head on the playing side.
