Detail 01
Resonant head
Mounts on the front of the kick, away from the pedal. It shapes decay and projection, not attack.
Product detailSKU #1274034479423
EvansEMAD Resonant Bass Drum Head - Black 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch EMAD resonant head for the front of a bass drum, in black. For players who want a ported front head with adjustable muffling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a 20" kick where you need access through a port
- Players tuning in their own muffling amount instead of stuffing a pillow
- Replacing a plain front head that rings too long
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head — this is the front, non-struck side
- Kicks that aren't 20 inches
- Players who want a fully sealed front head for maximum resonance
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
EMAD system
Externally mounted damping — foam rings sit in a track on the outside, so you change muffling without pulling the head off.
Detail 03
20 inch
Matches a 20" bass drum only. Kick diameter is the single most common ordering mistake.
Detail 04
Black finish
Reads dark on stage and hides a mic port cleanly. Coated white heads show logos and ports more.
Detail 05
Front-side placement
Your batter head still controls feel under the pedal. This one controls how long the note hangs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No port hole is cut. You cut one yourself if you want mic access.
- 02This is the front head only — the beater side is a separate purchase.
- 03Removing the front head means unseating the hoop, so budget setup time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this on the batter side?
It's built as a resonant head for the front. A beater striking it will wear it far faster than a head made for that job.
02Does it come with a hole already cut?
No. If you want a port for a microphone, you cut it yourself, typically off-center near the bottom edge.
03How do I adjust the muffling?
Foam rings sit in an external track on the head, so you swap or remove them without detaching the head from the drum.
04Will it fit a 22-inch kick?
No. It fits a 20" bass drum only.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
