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EVANSEQ3 Coated White Resonant Bass Drum Head 20 in.

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EVANS EQ3 Coated White Resonant Bass Drum Head 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 20-inch coated resonant front head for a bass drum. For players tuning a kick toward warm, controlled tone with short decay.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Replacing a worn or logo-tired front head on a 20-inch kick
  • Studio kits where a focused, non-ringy kick sits in the mix
  • Rock, blues, country and jazz kits needing a warm bass drum voice

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone needing a batter head — this goes on the front, not under the pedal
  • Bass drums that aren't 20 inches; heads don't stretch to fit
  • Players chasing long, open, boomy sustain

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 01

Resonant head

This is the front head, the side you don't hit. It shapes decay and projection; your batter head still does the attack.

Detail 02

20 in.

Matches the drum's stated diameter, not the shell measurement you take yourself. A 20-inch kick takes a 20-inch head.

Detail 03

Coated finish

The textured white surface damps a little high end compared to clear film, nudging the tone warmer and drier.

Detail 04

Mylar film

Standard polyester drumhead film. Holds tuning through temperature and humidity swings better than natural skin.

Detail 05

Very focused sustain

The note stops quickly instead of ringing out. Less studio muffling needed, less low-end bloom on stage.

Detail 06

Made in USA

Consistent film thickness and hoop seating batch to batch, so replacement heads tune up the same way.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Front head only — you'll still need a batter head for the pedal side
  2. 02Measure your kick's stated diameter, not the shell edge, before ordering
  3. 03Seat and tune it evenly at low tension; resonant heads sit looser than batters

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this go on the front or the beater side?

The front. It's a resonant head, so it faces the audience and shapes how long the note rings. The batter head under your pedal is a separate purchase.

02Will this fit my 22-inch bass drum?

No. This is a 20-inch head and drumhead sizing is exact — a 20 won't seat on a 22-inch shell.

03Do I still need to muffle my kick?

Less than usual. The coated surface and focused decay already cut sustain, so many players start with no pillow and add damping only if it still rings.

04Coated or clear — what changes?

Coating adds a textured layer that takes a bit of high end off the top. The result is warmer and drier; clear film sounds brighter and more open.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsSound
Tone
Very Warm
4 detailsBody & build
Material Type
Mylar
Color
White
Body Finish
Coated
Finish
Coated
5 detailsOther
Musical Style
Any, rock, R&B, country, blues, rap, jazz
Item Package Quantity
1
Instrument
Drum Set, Bass
Country Produced in
USA
Sustain
Very Focused

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