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EQ3 damping ring
An internal ring near the rim cuts overtones, so the drum needs little or no muffling stuffed inside.
Product detailSKU #1274034479556
EvansEQ3 Frosted Bass Drum Head 24 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 24-inch Evans EQ3 bass drum head with damping built into the head. For big kicks that boom more than they punch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 24-inch kicks that lose definition in a loud band
- Drummers who prefer built-in damping over pillows and blankets
- Replacing a worn head without rethinking the whole muffling setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any bass drum other than 24 inches
- Open, boomy jazz kick tones with long sustain
- Players who like tuning a bare, undamped head to taste
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
Frosted finish
A textured white coating instead of bare film. Slightly warmer and less glassy, and it hides scuffs.
Detail 03
24 inch
Measure the shell across the top. A 24 will not fit a 22-inch kick, hoop size is irrelevant.
Detail 04
One head
A bass drum takes two heads, one per side. This covers a single side of the drum.
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$61.99
Bass heads cost more than tom heads simply because of size. Budget accordingly if you plan to replace both sides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no muffling pillow, drum key, or second bass drum head included
- 02Tighten the claws in a star pattern; uneven tension wrinkles a head this size
- 03Existing internal muffling can usually come out — the damping is already in the head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 22-inch bass drum?
No. Bass drum heads match the shell diameter exactly. A 24-inch head only fits a 24-inch kick. Measure the shell itself, not the wooden hoop.
02Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Usually far less. Start with the drum empty, listen, then add a small pillow only if the low end is still washing out the attack.
03Is one head enough for the whole kick?
No. A bass drum needs a head on each side. This is one of them, so check which side you are replacing before ordering.
04What does frosted mean?
A textured white coating applied to the film rather than leaving it clear. It warms the tone slightly and takes beater marks more gracefully than clear plastic.
