Detail 01
Marching bass drum head
Built for a horizontally mounted drum struck on both sides with mallets, not a pedal beater.
Product detailSKU #1274034479124
EvansMX1 Marching Bass Drum Head Black 16 in.
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch black head for a marching bass drum. Buy it if you're replacing a head on a small marching bass in a line or drum corps.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn head on a 16-inch marching bass drum
- Small-size bass in a graduated marching bass line
- Outdoor playing where the head takes weather and hard mallets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set kick drums — this is built for marching
- Anyone wanting a natural wood or white look on stage
- Concert bass drum players needing a softer, rolling 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
16 inch
The smallest common marching bass size, usually the highest-pitched drum in a graduated line.
Detail 03
Black film
Cosmetic on the field, and it hides mallet marks better than a white or clear head.
Detail 04
Two heads per drum
A marching bass is played on both sides. Matching both means buying two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the drum's diameter — marching bass lines run several sizes, 16 is the smallest.
- 02One head per package. A full drum needs two to match.
- 03A drum key and even, cross-pattern tensioning are needed to seat it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a kick drum in my kit?
It's designed for marching bass drums played with mallets on both sides, not for a pedal beater striking one spot repeatedly.
02Do I need to buy two?
For a matched sound on both sides of a marching bass, yes. This is a single head.
03Does the black color change the sound?
The film build determines the sound. Black is a visual choice for the field.
04How do I know my size?
Measure the shell diameter, not the head with the hoop, and not the drum's depth.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
