Detail 01
Resonant head
Goes on the bottom. It shapes sustain and pitch decay rather than taking stick contact.
Product detailSKU #1274034479611
EvansResonant Black Tom Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch black resonant head for the bottom side of a rack tom. For drummers replacing a bottom head or wanting a darker, all-black kit look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bottom side of a 13-inch rack tom
- Matching an all-black head setup across a kit
- Replacing a stretched or pitted resonant head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Use as a batter head, which takes the stick hits
- Toms of any diameter other than 13 inches
- Anyone who wants to see the shell interior or inside miking
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
13 in. size
Matches a 13-inch tom shell. Rack tom sets often mix 10, 12 and 13, so check which drum.
Detail 03
Black finish
Opaque, so the shell interior stays hidden. Shows dust and fingerprints more than clear.
Detail 04
Single head, one drum
Outfitting a full kit in black bottoms means one head per tom, each in its own size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the tom shell edge to edge, not the old head's printed number
- 02Drum key, hoop and tension rods are not included
- 03Tune the resonant head to or slightly above the batter for clean sustain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a batter head?
It is built as a resonant head for the bottom side. Putting it under sticks will wear it out much faster than a head made for hitting.
02Will this fit a 13-inch snare?
The diameter matches, but this is a tom resonant head, not a thin snare-side head. It will not respond correctly to snare wires.
03Does black sound different from clear?
Treat the finish mainly as a look. Choose it if you want the shell interior hidden and a uniform dark kit.
04How tight should the bottom head be?
Start with it tuned even with the batter head, then go slightly higher for more sustain or slightly lower for a fatter drop in pitch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
