Detail 01
32 in.
Concert bass drum territory. Measure the drum head, not the shell with hardware, before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274034478984
EvansES ET DrumHead 32 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
32-inch Evans concert bass drum head. For orchestral and concert percussionists replacing a head on a large bass drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn head on a 32-inch concert bass drum
- Orchestral and wind ensemble percussion sections
- School or university percussion inventories
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit players — no kick drum runs 32 inches
- Anyone with a different bass drum diameter
- Marching bass drum lines, which use smaller sizes
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
Single head
A concert bass drum has two heads. Matching both sides means buying a second one.
Detail 03
Large-diameter head
More surface area means a lower fundamental and longer decay than any kit or marching bass head.
Detail 04
Price sits well above smaller heads
Large heads cost more per unit. Worth confirming the drum size before buying rather than after.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the drum measures 32 inches across the head bearing edge.
- 02Head only. No hoop, hardware, or tension rods.
- 03Large heads need slow, even tensioning to seat without wrinkles.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my kick drum?
No. Kit bass drums typically run 18 to 26 inches. A 32-inch head is for concert bass drums.
02Do I need two of these?
A concert bass drum has a batter side and a resonant side. If you are replacing both, you need two heads.
03How do I confirm my drum is 32 inches?
Measure straight across the head from edge to edge, not including the hoop or hardware.
04Is this hard to install alone?
A head this size is easier with a second person to hold the hoop level while you start the tension rods.
