Detail 01
Clear film
Brighter and more open than a coated head, with more sustain and stick attack. Coated heads sound warmer and take brushes.
Product detailSKU #1274034478920
EvansG1 Clear Batter Drum Head 6 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A clear single-ply batter head for a 6 in. tom. Straightforward replacement for a small rack tom, octoban, or compact kit drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reheading a 6 in. rack tom on a compact kit
- Small toms that need attack and sustain, not damping
- Players restocking heads one size at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a bottom/resonant head — this is a batter
- Drummers wanting a dry, controlled tom sound out of the bag
- 6 in. cymbal-stack or effect drums that need heavy-duty film
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-ply (G1)
Thinner than a two-ply head: more ring, more sensitivity at low volume, less durability under heavy hitting.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the top, playing side. The underside of the drum takes a separate resonant head.
Detail 04
6 in. size
Head size matches the drum shell diameter, not the rim edge. A 6 in. drum takes a 6 in. head, no rounding.
Detail 05
Sold as one head
One drum, one head. Rehead a full kit and you buy each size separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop — 6 in. heads are unforgiving of guesswork
- 02No resonant head, dampening ring, or tuning key included
- 03Expect to seat and retune it a few times over the first sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. It is a batter head, made for the playing side. The bottom of the drum needs a resonant head, which is sold separately.
02Will it fit my 6 in. tom?
Yes, if the drum measures 6 in. across the shell. Head sizes go by shell diameter, so measure the shell rather than the outside of the hoop.
03Clear or coated — what's the difference?
Clear is brighter with more attack and sustain. Coated is warmer, slightly shorter-sounding, and required if you play with brushes.
04Will it ring too much?
A clear single-ply head is open by nature. Tune the resonant head close to the batter, or add a small piece of tape or a damping ring.
