Detail 01
Marching bass drum head
Marching bass drums are played on both sides horizontally, so the head is built to be struck, not just resonate.
Product detailSKU #1274034479869
EvansMX2 Black Marching Bass Drum Head Black 24 in.
Sale
1/3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
24-inch marching bass drum head with a black film. Built for outdoor corps and marching band bass lines that need a defined low thump.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band and drum corps bass drum lines
- Outdoor playing where a defined attack has to carry
- Replacing a worn head on a 24-inch marching bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set kick drums — marching bass heads are a different build
- Concert bass drum players wanting a long, open swell
- Anyone with a 22 or 26-inch shell — the size is fixed
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
24 inch
Matches a 24-inch marching bass shell. Marching bass lines run graduated sizes, so confirm which drum this is for.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque film reads as solid black on the field and hides scuffs better than a clear head.
Detail 04
MX2 two-ply build
Two plies survive hard mallet strikes outdoors and give a shorter, more focused note than a single ply.
Detail 05
Batter surface
Marching bass drums usually get matching heads on both sides, so a full drum takes two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single head. Both sides of the drum means buying two.
- 02Measure the shell diameter — marching bass sizes step in two-inch increments.
- 03Budget time for a full tension-rod seating pass before the first rehearsal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on my kick drum?
It is designed for a marching bass drum. Marching heads are built for mallet strikes on both sides, not for a beater on a drum set kick.
02Do I need two of them?
Marching bass drums are struck on both sides and typically wear matching heads. One of these covers one side.
03What size drum does this fit?
A 24-inch marching bass drum. Measure across the shell itself, not over the hoop, to confirm.
04Is black just cosmetic?
Mostly. It looks uniform in a bass line and hides mallet marks; the film thickness and ply count drive the sound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
