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EC2 edge control ring
A ring built into the underside near the rim shortens overtones, so external tape and gels become unnecessary.
Product detailSKU #1274034479555
EvansEC2 SST Clear Batter Drum Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch clear Evans batter head with a built-in damping ring. Trims overtones while leaving the drum open, aimed at floor toms that need focus.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long in a live mix
- Stage and studio work where tape and gels look messy
- Drummers who want control but still want the tom to sing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum open sustain from a big floor tom
- Brush playing — clear film has no coating to catch
- Anyone after a fully dead, thuddy tom sound
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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SST sound shaping
The collar is contoured so the head seats evenly and the fundamental pitch comes up more predictably when tuning.
Detail 03
Clear film
More stick definition and attack than coated, with a colder, glassier tone.
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Batter head
Goes on the struck top side. The bottom resonant head still controls sustain and how far the pitch drops.
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16 inch
Floor tom territory. Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop or the rim.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no resonant head, drum key, or damping accessories included
- 02Tune the resonant head slightly lower than the batter for pitch drop
- 03Stretch and retune after the first hard session; the pitch will settle down
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need moongel on top?
No. The built-in ring handles the overtones. If it still rings, look at the resonant head or the tuning before adding anything to the batter.
02Is 16 inches a floor tom size?
Yes, 16 is a common floor tom diameter. Confirm by measuring your shell across the top, edge to edge, ignoring the hoop.
03Can I use this as a resonant head?
It is built as a batter head. Put it on the struck side and use a thinner head underneath for resonance.
04How much sustain does it actually leave?
It shortens the ring rather than removing it. The drum still has a note and pitch drop, just without the long wash at the end.
