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28.5 in.
A half-inch-specific size. A 28-inch head will not seat on it, and neither will 29.
Product detailSKU #1274034478917
EvansES ET DrumHead 28.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28.5-inch Evans head for a large-diameter drum, well past anything on a standard kit. A replacement part for a specific drum you already own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Re-heading a large-diameter drum after a puncture or dent
- Ensembles and programs keeping a spare on hand
- Replacing a head that has gone dull and won't hold tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any drum on a normal kit — nothing is this big
- Kick drums, which top out well under this diameter
- Anyone unsure of their drum's exact size
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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Large diameter
Bigger film means a lower fundamental and a longer decay than any kit drum produces.
Detail 03
Evans
Sizing is standard across brands, so it seats on a matching-diameter shell regardless of who made the drum.
Detail 04
$126.99
Roughly four times a snare head. Film area and low-volume sizing both drive the price.
Detail 05
Sold as one head
Covers one side only. A two-headed drum needs a second head for the other side.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell across the bearing edge before ordering — 28.5 is exact
- 02One head, one side; the opposite side is a separate purchase
- 03Large heads need slow, even tensioning around the whole hoop
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I confirm my drum is 28.5 inches?
Pull the old head and measure straight across the shell at the bearing edge. Measuring across the hoop reads an inch or more too wide.
02Will a 28-inch head work instead?
No. The collar has to drop over the shell and seat on the bearing edge. Half an inch under and it won't go on.
03Why does it cost so much more than a kit head?
Film area scales with the square of diameter. A 28.5-inch head uses several times the material of a snare head.
04Is this one head or a pair?
One. If your drum is headed on both sides, you'll need a second for the other side.
