Detail 01
Coated surface
Gives brushes something to grab and softens stick attack slightly versus a clear head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479032
EvansST Dry Coated Snare Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13-inch coated snare batter with a control ring and two plies. For drummers who want short, dry attack without taping the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Piccolo and 13-inch snares used in tight studio sessions
- Drummers who currently tape or gel their snare batter
- Loud rock and pop where ring gets in the way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and orchestral players who want open, singing sustain
- Anyone tuning low for a fat, ringy backbeat
- 14-inch snares — this only fits 13-inch
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
Dry vent holes
Bleeds off overtones at the edge, so the head sounds shorter without added muffling.
Detail 03
Control ring
Damps edge ring and tightens response, pushing the sound toward center attack.
Detail 04
13 in. size
Fits 13-inch snare shells only. Head diameter must match the drum, not the rim.
Detail 05
Batter side
This is the head you hit. It does not replace the thin resonant head underneath.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your shell diameter, not the hoop — 13 and 14 are close by eye
- 02Single head only. No resonant head, no drum key included
- 03Dry heads sound dead unpitched at low tension; tune medium to high
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 14-inch snare?
No. This is a 13-inch head and fits 13-inch snare drums only. Check the shell diameter before ordering.
02Does it work with brushes?
Yes. The coating gives brushes the texture they need for sweeps and swirls.
03Is this for the top or bottom of the snare?
Top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. The bottom takes a thin resonant snare-side head.
04Do I still need moongel with this?
Usually not. The vent holes and control ring already cut overtones, which is the point of a dry head.
