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Marching bass drum head
Built for mallet strikes on both sides of a horizontally carried drum, not a beater pedal on one side.
Product detailSKU #1274034479734
EvansMX1 White Marching Bass Drum Head 24 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 24-inch white head for a marching bass drum. For drum lines and marching percussion sections replacing a worn playing surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn head on a 24" marching bass drum
- Drum line bass players needing a uniform white look across the line
- Outdoor field use where the drum takes hard, repeated mallet hits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kit drummers — a marching bass head is built for a different drum
- Anyone wanting a coated surface for a drier, softer tone
- Concert bass drum use; sizing and construction target marching
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.
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24 in.
Matches a 24" shell. Marching bass lines run graduated sizes, so confirm which drum in the line this is for.
Detail 03
White finish
Opaque rather than clear, and consistent across a line so the whole section looks matched on the field.
Detail 04
Single head
Marching bass drums are played on both sides. A full re-head means two of these.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — buy two if you're re-heading both playing sides
- 02No drum key, mounting hardware, or muffling included
- 03Confirm the drum's shell diameter; marching lines mix several sizes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many heads does a marching bass drum need?
Two, since both sides get struck. This package is one head, so order a pair to do a full re-head and keep both sides matched.
02Will this fit a 24 inch drum?
Yes. Head size matches shell diameter. Measure across the top of the shell, ignoring the hoop, to confirm you're on 24".
03Can I use this on a drum kit bass drum?
It's made for a marching bass drum, which is struck by mallets on both faces. A kit bass drum takes a pedal beater and a different head.
04Is white just cosmetic?
Mostly. It's opaque instead of clear and gives a uniform look across a drum line, which matters when a whole section is visible on the field.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
