Detail 01
Clear film
Brighter and more open than coated, with sharper attack and longer sustain off the shell.
Product detailSKU #1274034479440
EvansG2 Clear Batter Drum Head 12
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12 in. clear batter head for the top of a rack or floor tom. For drummers replacing worn tom heads.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out a dented or dead 12 in. tom batter
- Drummers who prefer clear heads over coated for more attack
- Rebuilding a kit one head at a time on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snare or bass drum — this is cut for a 12 in. tom
- Players who want the warmer, drier response of a coated head
- The resonant bottom side; batter heads are built for stick contact
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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Batter head
Goes on the top, playing side. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase.
Detail 03
12 in.
Matches a 12 in. tom shell, measured across the drum itself, not across the hoop.
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Sold as one head
Covers a single drum. A full tom set needs one per size to match across the kit.
Detail 05
Entry-level price
Cheap enough to re-head the whole kit at once instead of chasing one dead drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no tuning key, hoop or resonant head in the box
- 02Measure the shell: a 12 in. head will not stretch onto a 13 in. tom
- 03Expect to seat it and re-tune a few times after the first session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 12 inch tom?
Yes. Drum heads are sized by shell diameter, so a 12 in. head fits a 12 in. tom. Measure across the shell, not the hoop.
02Is this the top head or the bottom head?
Top. Batter means the side you hit. The resonant head that goes underneath is sold separately.
03Clear or coated — which should I buy?
Clear gives more attack and sustain. Coated is warmer, drier, and the one you need for brushes. This is clear.
04Can I put it on a snare drum?
Only if the snare is 12 in. across, and it is built for tom response rather than snare crack. A snare-specific head suits that better.
