Detail 01
8 in. diameter
One drum's worth. Tenor sets use several sizes, so check which drum you are actually replacing.
Product detailSKU #1274034479476
EvansMX Frost Tenor Head 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch marching tenor head with a white frost finish. For drumline players replacing one drum in a tenor set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a single cracked or dented head in a tenor set
- Marching lines that want a uniform white look across the drums
- Refreshing a used tenor set before the season
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit toms — this is built for marching tenors
- Anyone needing a different diameter; 8 in. only
- Players wanting a clear head for a darker, more open tone
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
Frost finish
White and opaque rather than clear. Reads uniform on the field and hides scuffs better than a clear head.
Detail 03
Marching tenor head
Built for the high-tension tuning and hard sticking a drumline puts on it, unlike a kit tom head.
Detail 04
Batter side only
This is the top head you strike. Tenors have no bottom head to match.
Detail 05
$14.99
Cheap enough to keep a spare in the case. Heads fail mid-season and rarely on a convenient day.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, one drum — a full tenor set needs several
- 02Measure the drum, not the old head, if you are unsure of the size
- 03Bring a drum key; high-tension tenors need even, gradual tuning
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 8-inch drum set tom?
It will physically fit an 8-inch shell, but it is designed for marching tenor tension and playing. On a kit tom it will sound tighter and brighter than a head made for that job.
02How many heads do I need for a full tenor set?
One per drum. Sets commonly run four to six drums across different diameters, so you need a matching head for each size you have.
03Frost or clear — what's the difference?
Frost is opaque white. It looks uniform on the field and tends to sound a little warmer and drier than a clear head of similar build.
04Do I need a bottom head too?
No. Marching tenors are single-headed, so the batter is the only head on the drum.
