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Marching bass head
Built for a horizontally carried drum struck on both sides. Both heads are playing surfaces, unlike a kit bass drum.
Product detailSKU #1274034479247
EvansMX2 White Marching Bass Head 22 in.
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch white head for a marching bass drum. For drumline members and band programs replacing a worn or torn head on a 22-inch carrier drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band and drumline bass lines
- Outdoor rehearsal and field use where heads take a beating
- Programs matching a uniform white look across the bass line
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — marching bass heads are sized and built differently
- Anyone with a 20, 24 or 26-inch marching bass
- Indoor concert bass drum, which uses a different head type
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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22 in.
Matches the shell diameter. Marching bass lines run graduated sizes, so confirm which drum this one is.
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White finish
Standard drumline look and stays visible under stadium lights. Takes marker or stencil for program graphics.
Detail 04
Two-ply construction
Handles hard mallet strikes and outdoor swings in temperature without denting as fast as a single-ply head.
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Sold as one head
A marching bass has two playable sides. Replacing both means buying two of the same size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per package — a full bass line needs several sizes
- 02Marching bass hoops are deep; budget time for the change, not a five-minute swap
- 03Not a drum set head. It won't fit a kit bass drum properly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a drum set bass drum?
No. Marching bass drums and kit bass drums are built differently. Use a kit bass drum head for a drum set.
02Do I need one or two?
Marching bass drums are played on both sides, so a full replacement takes two heads of the same size.
03How do I confirm my drum is 22 inches?
Measure the shell diameter across the head, edge to edge, excluding the hoop. Marching bass lines are graduated, so check each drum.
04Can I write my school's logo on it?
The white surface takes marker and stencil work, which is common practice for drumline graphics.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
