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Snare side head
Mounts on the bottom, under the snare wires. Thin film so the wires respond; it is not struck.
Product detailSKU #1274034479457
EvansMX5 Marching Snare Side Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fourteen-inch snare-side head for marching snare drums. Replacement part for high-tension marching drums, not a drum set snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum corps or marching band snares needing a bottom head replacement
- Players who broke a snare-side head mid-season
- Field drums tuned to high tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — kit snare-side heads are a different build
- Anyone needing the top batter head; this is the bottom
- 13-inch marching snares or any other 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 specific
Made for the extreme tension of a marching snare, far higher than a drum set snare runs.
Detail 03
14 in.
Matches the shell diameter of a standard marching snare. Confirm your drum before ordering.
Detail 04
Single head, no wires
Snare wires, guts, and tension hardware are all separate. This replaces the film only.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Snare wires or gut cords are not included
- 02Requires removing the snare unit and bottom hoop to install
- 03Bring it to full marching tension gradually to avoid tearing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this on my drum set snare?
It is built for marching tension. On a kit snare it will feel stiff and respond differently than a standard snare-side head.
02Is this the top or bottom head?
Bottom. It sits under the snare wires. The batter head you play on is a separate purchase.
03Does it come with snare wires?
No. This is the head only. Wires, guts, and mounting hardware are sold separately.
04Why is a bottom head this expensive?
Marching snare-side heads are built to survive tension levels that would split a standard kit head.
