Detail 01
16 in.
The smallest common marching bass size, the highest-pitched voice in the line. Head size must match the drum exactly.
Product detailSKU #1274034479016
EvansMX2 White Marching Bass Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch white marching bass drum head. For drumlines and school programs replacing worn heads on the smallest drum in the line.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or dead head on a 16-inch marching bass
- School and corps programs restocking the top voice of the bass line
- Matching one drum's head to a uniform white line
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set bass drums — marching heads are built for a different mounting and playing style
- Any marching bass that isn't 16 inches; sizing is exact
- Players wanting a batter head for a kick pedal
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 head
Built for mallet strikes and outdoor projection, not pedal beaters, so it takes repeated hard hits from the side.
Detail 03
White finish
Visual uniformity down the bass line on the field, and it stays visible under stadium lights.
Detail 04
Sold as one head
A marching bass is struck on both sides, so a full drum needs two. Replacing only one leaves a mismatch.
Detail 05
Evans marching line
Sized and tensioned around standard marching bass hardware, so it seats on typical counterhoops without modification.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per package — a full 16-inch bass takes two to match
- 02Confirm the drum is 16 inches before ordering; marching sizes step up in twos
- 03No mallets, hoops or hardware included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many do I need for one drum?
Two, if you're doing the whole drum. A marching bass gets played on both sides, and replacing just one leaves the two sides sounding and looking different.
02Can I use this on my drum set kick?
It's not intended for that. Marching bass heads are built around mallet playing and marching hardware, not a pedal beater and a kit shell.
03Will this fit a 14 or 18-inch marching bass?
No. Drumhead sizing is exact — this only fits a 16-inch marching bass drum.
04Does white affect the sound?
The finish is mainly about how the line looks on the field. Tone comes from the film and how tightly you tension it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
