Detail 01
Staccato
Built for a short, cut-off note. Sustain is reduced at the head rather than with rings, gels, or tape.
Product detailSKU #1274034478993
EvansGenera Staccato Coated Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch coated head from Evans' Genera line, built for shorter sustain. A snare-size batter head for drummers who want a drier, more controlled note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want less ring without taping the head
- Studio and recording work where sustain gets in the way
- Replacing a 14" snare batter that rings too long
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want an open, singing snare with long decay
- Anyone with a 13" or 12" snare — wrong size
- Drummers who prefer to control ring with their own muffling
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
Coated
Textured surface. Warmer than clear, adds a little natural damping, and gives brushes something to catch.
Detail 03
14 in.
The standard snare diameter. Also fits a 14" floor or rack tom if you want that shorter note there.
Detail 04
Genera series
Evans' control-oriented line. The dampening is built in, so you're buying a sound rather than a blank canvas.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No snare wires, hoop, tension rods, or drum key included
- 02Confirm your snare is 14 inches — measure the shell, not the hoop
- 03Built-in damping means less room to tune it open if you change your mind
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a snare head?
14 inches is the standard snare batter size, yes. It also fits a 14-inch tom if you want a shorter, drier note from that drum.
02What does staccato mean on a drum head?
Short sustain. The note stops quickly instead of ringing out, so you get attack and body without the long tail.
03Do I still need moongel or tape?
Usually not. The control is built into the head, which is the point of it. Add damping only if your shell still rings.
04Can I use it on the bottom of my snare?
No. Snare-side resonant heads are far thinner so the wires respond. This is a batter head for the top.
