Detail 01
Resonant head
Goes on the bottom of the tom. It shapes sustain and pitch bend, not attack.
Product detailSKU #1274034479856
EvansResonant Black Tom Drum Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch resonant (bottom) tom head in black. For drummers replacing the underside head on a 12" rack tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or dented bottom head on a 12" tom
- Drummers who want an opaque, dark-looking kit from below
- Restoring tom sustain after only the batter head was changed
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head — this is not for hitting
- Toms that are not 12 inches; head sizes do not stretch
- Drummers wanting see-through shells or a natural wood look
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
12 in.
Matches the shell diameter, not the rim. A 12" tom takes a 12" head, no exceptions.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque, so you lose the view into the shell. Slightly darker, more focused decay than a clear bottom.
Detail 04
Single head, not a pack
Covers one drum only. A three-tom kit needs three separate purchases.
Detail 05
Tom-specific
Sized and built for toms. Not intended as a snare-side or bass drum front head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing included but the head — no drum key, hoop or lugs
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the outer rim, before ordering
- 03Bottom heads need retuning of the batter side afterward to rebalance pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a top head?
It is made as a resonant head for the bottom of the tom. Use a batter head on the striking side instead.
02Does black change the sound?
The opaque film runs a little darker and shorter than a clear bottom head. The bigger change is that you cannot see inside the shell.
03Will this fit a 12-inch snare?
It is built as a tom head, not a snare-side head, so it is not the right choice for a snare bottom.
04Do I need a drum key?
Yes. Changing any head requires a drum key to remove and retension the lugs. One is not included here.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
