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MX marching series
Built for the higher tuning and outdoor stick impact marching tenors run, rather than kit-level tension.
Product detailSKU #1274034479688
EvansMX Frost Tenor Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch tenor drum head with a frosted coating, from Evans' MX marching line. A replacement head for marching tenor drums.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or dead head on a marching tenor set
- Marching percussion sections keeping spare heads on hand
- Tenor players wanting a frost finish across the drum set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kit tom players — tenor heads are built for marching tension
- Anyone needing a full tenor set covered in one purchase
- Drums that aren't 12 inches at the shell
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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Frost finish
Translucent white film. Slightly less glassy attack than a clear head and a matte look on the field.
Detail 03
12 in. size
One drum in a tenor set. Sets typically run several sizes, so this covers a single position.
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Single head per drum
Marching tenors are struck on top only, so one head finishes the drum, unlike a two-sided bass.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A tenor set uses several diameters — this covers only the 12
- 02Measure the shell across the top, not the old hoop
- 03Retension in a star pattern after mounting; marching tenors sit at high tension
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any 12-inch drum?
It fits 12-inch shells. It's cut and built for marching tenors, so tension and feel suit those drums specifically.
02Do I need to buy the whole set of sizes?
Only if you're replacing everything. Tenor players often swap one head at a time as each gets dented.
03What is a frost head?
A translucent white film rather than clear. It reads matte on the field and takes a fraction of the edge off the attack.
04Is one head enough for one tenor drum?
Yes. Marching tenors are played on the top only, so a single head completes the drum.
