Detail 01
Coated surface
Slightly muted attack and a warmer sound than a clear head, with a bit more surface texture underfoot.
Product detailSKU #1274034479053
EVANSEQ4 Batter Coated Bass Drum Head 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch coated single-ply batter head for bass drum, built with a built-in muffling ring. For drummers who want controlled low end without stuffing pillows inside the shell.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers who want consistent bass tone without internal muffling
- Rock and pop players needing a focused, punchy kick
- Replacing a worn factory batter head on a 20-inch kick
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers chasing open, resonant jazz bass drum sustain
- Anyone with a 22-inch or 24-inch kick — sizing is exact
- Players who want a clear head look on the batter side
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
Batter side
This is the head your pedal strikes. It does not replace the front resonant head with the port hole.
Detail 03
20 in. size
Matches a 20-inch bass drum shell only. Head size is the shell diameter, not a range.
Detail 04
EQ4 damping
Built-in muffling controls overtones at the head, so you need less internal pillow or blanket.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your shell diameter, not the old head's printed size, before ordering
- 02Single head only — no tuning key, muffling pillow, or patch included
- 03Add a separate impact patch if your beater chews through heads fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 20x14 bass drum?
Yes. Bass drum heads are sized by diameter only, so any 20-inch shell works regardless of depth.
02Do I still need a muffling pillow?
Usually less of one. The built-in damping ring handles most overtones, so start with no pillow and add only if you want it drier.
03Is this the front head or the one I kick?
The one you kick. It is the batter head, mounted on the pedal side of the drum.
04Will a coated head sound muddy?
No. Coated trims some high overtones for a warmer attack, but the low end stays defined.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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