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Resonant head
Goes on the bottom of the drum, untouched by sticks. It shapes pitch and sustain rather than attack.
Product detailSKU #1274034479436
EvansGenera Resonant Clear Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch clear resonant head — the bottom head on a floor tom or a bass drum front. Not a batter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a torn or dead bottom head on an 18-inch drum
- Restoring sustain to a tom that sounds choked
- Matching resonant heads across a kit for even tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a head to hit — this is not a batter
- Players wanting a muffled, dry, short sound
- Drummers who want a ported front bass head out of the box
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
Clear film
No coating, so nothing damps the film. Brighter, longer sustain than a coated head of the same weight.
Detail 03
18 in.
Fits an 18-inch shell diameter — typically a floor tom or the front of a small bass drum.
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Thin resonant construction
Built lighter than a batter so it responds to the batter's vibration. It will dent fast if you strike it.
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Sold single
One head. A full bottom-head swap across a kit means one per drum, sized individually.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with no hole or port — cut one yourself if you want it
- 02Check whether your drum takes an 18-inch head, not a 16 or 20
- 03Resonant heads tune higher or lower than the batter; expect trial and error
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I hit this head?
No. It's a resonant head, built thin for the underside of the drum. Striking it will dent and split it quickly.
02Does it come with a bass drum port hole?
No, it ships solid. Porting requires a separate hole cutter and is permanent once done.
03How should I tune the bottom head?
Tuning it near the batter's pitch gives the longest sustain. Tuning it tighter raises pitch and shortens decay.
04Floor tom or bass drum?
Either, as long as the shell is 18 inches across. It's the bottom head on a tom, the front head on a bass drum.
