Detail 01
28 in. diameter
Head size must match the drum's shell diameter exactly. A 26 or 30 will not seat.
Product detailSKU #1274034479696
EvansMX1 Marching Bass Drum Head Black 28 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28-inch black marching bass drum head for corps and field use. Built for outdoor projection and mallet impact, not concert or kit work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band or drum corps bass line, outdoor field shows
- Replacing a worn head on an existing 28-inch marching bass
- Players who want a dark head face for uniform drum line appearance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kit drummers — this is a marching head, not a bass drum batter
- Any drum that isn't 28 inches across
- Indoor concert bass drum, where a different response is wanted
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
Black finish
Cosmetic. Matches dark-hoop marching basses and hides mallet scuffing better than white.
Detail 03
Marching bass specific
Tuned and built for the higher tension and mallet strikes a field bass takes, not kit pedal work.
Detail 04
Single head, not a pair
A marching bass has two sides. Replacing both means buying two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell, not the old head — go by drum diameter, not rim
- 02One head only; the resonant side is a separate purchase
- 03Budget time for seating and tensioning before the head holds pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 28 inch kick drum on my kit?
It's built for marching bass drums. A kit kick of the same diameter is a different application, and the head is not intended for pedal beater use.
02Does this come with the hoop or hardware?
No. It's the head alone. You reuse the drum's existing hoop, rods and claws.
03Is one head enough for the whole drum?
No. Marching bass drums are double-headed. Buy two if you're replacing both sides.
04How do I know what size I need?
Measure the shell diameter across the top, outside edge to outside edge. That number is your head size — here, 28 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
