Detail 01
12 in. size
Head diameter must match the drum shell exactly. Measure the shell, not the old head's collar.
Product detailSKU #1274034479340
EVANSMX White Tenor Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch white marching tenor head with a firm, focused response. For a tenor player replacing a worn or dented head on a marching drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band tenor lines needing a bright, defined stick attack
- Replacing a dented head on a 12-inch tenor drum
- Outdoor use where a head takes hard, repeated hits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set toms — this is cut for marching tenors
- Players wanting a dark, open, ringing tone
- Anyone needing a different diameter — 12 in. only
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
Marching tenor head
Built for the higher tension marching tenors run, so it holds pitch under hard playing.
Detail 03
Firm feel
Less give under the stick. Rebound comes back fast, which helps clean, fast tenor passages.
Detail 04
Focused sustain
Ring dies off quickly. Rapid figures stay articulate instead of blurring together on the field.
Detail 05
Smooth white finish
Uncoated surface gives a brighter, more defined attack than a textured coated head.
Detail 06
Warm tone with defined attack
Body under the stroke without a harsh crack, so it carries outdoors without turning brittle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. A tenor set needs one per drum — count your drums first.
- 02No hoop, lugs, or tension rods included. This is the head alone.
- 03Retune the drum after fitting. A fresh head stretches and drops pitch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 12-inch drum set tom?
It will physically fit a 12 in. shell, but it is built for marching tenors and tuned high. On a kit tom it will sound tighter and drier than a tom head.
02Is this a batter or bottom head?
It is a playing surface head for the top of a marching tenor. Tenors are single-headed, so there is no bottom head to worry about.
03How do I know I need a 12-inch head?
Measure straight across the top of the bare shell, edge to edge, not including the hoop. That measurement is your head size.
04Does one purchase cover my whole tenor set?
No. This is a single 12 in. head. Tenor configurations use several different diameters, so you would order each size separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone
- Warm
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- Body Finish
- Smooth White
- Finish
- Smooth White
7 detailsOther
- Musical Style
- Marching
- Attack
- Defined
- Durability
- Extreme
- Item Package Quantity
- 1
- Feel
- Firm
- Instrument
- Marching-Tenor
- Sustain
- Focused
