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Two-ply film
Two layers take mallet impact and stick dents far better than one, which matters over a season of rehearsals.
Product detailSKU #1274034479028
EvansMX2 Black Marching Bass Drum Head Black 30 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
30-inch marching bass drum head. For corps and marching band programs that need a durable, focused batter with controlled sustain outdoors.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band and drum corps bass lines on the field
- Outdoor playing where uncontrolled sustain washes out unison lines
- Programs replacing heads worn out from a full season
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit bass drums, which use different sizes and mounting
- Concert bass drum players who need long, open sustain
- Anyone who has not measured their shell diameter
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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Marching bass specific
Built for the tension and articulation a bass line needs. Notes speak clearly instead of blurring into each other.
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30 inch
One drum size in a graduated bass line. Each drum in the line takes its own head size.
Detail 04
Black film
Opaque, so mallet marks and scuffs show less on a drum the audience sees head-on.
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Batter head
The struck side. A marching bass drum has two struck sides, so a full drum takes two heads.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is one head. A double-sided marching bass needs two
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the counterhoop, before ordering
- 03A 30-inch head needs a long tension key reach and even, patient tuning
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for a kick drum in a drum set?
No. It is a marching bass head. Marching bass drums use different diameters and both sides get struck, unlike a kit kick.
02Do I need two of these per drum?
Yes, if you want matching heads on both sides. Marching bass players strike both sides, so both are batter heads.
03How do I get an even tuning on a head this big?
Tension in a star pattern, small turns at a time, working around the drum several times rather than tightening any one lug fully.
04Will this work on a concert bass drum?
Diameter is what matters. If your concert bass is 30 inches it will physically fit, but the sound leans focused rather than long and open.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
