Detail 01
20 in. size
Matches a 20-inch shell only. Head sizing has no tolerance; a 22 will not tension down to fit.
Product detailSKU #1274034479199
EvansMX1 White Marching Bass Drum Head 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20-inch white marching bass drum head. For drumlines replacing a worn head on the smaller bass in the line.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reheading the small end of a marching bass drum line
- School programs replacing torn heads between seasons
- Keeping a uniform white look across all bass drums
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 20-inch kit bass drums — this is built for mallets, not a pedal
- Indoor concert bass drum work needing long open decay
- Any drum that is not exactly 20 inches across
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 bass drum head
Heavier build than a kit head, tuned high and tight to project across a field under mallet strikes.
Detail 03
White film
Cosmetic. Shows mallet marks more than black but reads brighter under stadium lights and matches most school lines.
Detail 04
Sold as a single head
One side per purchase. A marching bass takes two heads, so a full rehead is two of these.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter before ordering — 20 and 22 look close
- 02Head only — no hoop, hardware or drum key
- 03Buy two if you are reheading both batter and resonant sides
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a 20-inch kick drum?
It fits the shell, but it is made for marching tension and mallets. Under a bass drum pedal it feels stiff and sounds choked.
02How do I know if I need 20 or 22 inch?
Measure the drum shell across the outside diameter of the bearing edge, not the old head or the hoop. Round to the nearest inch.
03Does one purchase rehead the whole drum?
No. This is one head. A marching bass drum has a head on each side, so plan on two for a complete rehead.
04What is the difference between this and the black version?
Only the film color. Same head, same build. Pick white to match a line already running white heads, black to hide mallet scuffs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
