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Marching bass head
Made to take mallet strikes at high tension. Not the same job as a kick head under a pedal.
Product detailSKU #1274034479770
EvansMX2 White Marching Bass Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch white head for a marching bass drum. For lines replacing a worn head on their smallest, highest-pitched drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a beaten head on the top drum of a bass line
- Lines keeping the traditional white face across every drum
- Outdoor rehearsal seasons where heads wear out fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Seated kit players — this is built for marching tension and mallets
- Anyone who wants a black or opaque dark face
- Bass drums that aren't 18 inches across the shell
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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White
The traditional bass line face. Shows mallet marks and scuffs more plainly than a dark head.
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18 in.
Diameter across the shell. An 18 is usually the smallest, highest-voiced drum in a bass line.
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One head per order
The drum has a head on each side, so replacing both faces means buying two of these.
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$49.99
Per head. Slightly less than the 20-inch, since you're paying for less material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head. Both sides of one drum needs two orders.
- 02A drum key is required, and marching tension takes more turns than kit heads.
- 03Confirm the shell measures 18 inches — sizes in a bass line step up quickly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where does an 18 sit in a bass line?
At the small end. In a graduated line the 18 is typically the top voice, played by the highest-pitched part, with larger drums below it.
02Is one enough for my drum?
Only if one side is damaged. A marching bass drum is headed on both sides, so a full replacement takes two.
03Can I use it on a drum set kick?
It will fit an 18-inch kick, but it's built for marching tension and mallet playing. Under a pedal it will feel tighter than a purpose-built kit head.
04White or black — does it matter?
Sonically, treat it as a look choice. White is the traditional bass line face; it just shows mallet marks sooner than a dark head does.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
