Detail 01
36 in.
Concert bass drum territory. Far larger than a kit kick, which tops out around 24 to 26 inches.
Product detailSKU #1274034479669
EvansStrata 1400 Orchestral-Bass Drumhead 36 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 36-inch head for a concert bass drum. For orchestral and ensemble percussionists, not drum kit players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a head on a 36" orchestral or concert bass drum
- School, university and community ensemble percussion sections
- Players who need a deep, sustained low tone with mallets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit players — no standard kick is 36 inches
- Anyone needing a head under 36 inches
- Setups that want short, tight, muffled kick sound
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
Orchestral bass head
Tuned low and loose for long sustain and a broad tone, played with mallets rather than a pedal.
Detail 03
Strata series
Evans' concert percussion line, voiced for controlled sustain and pitch definition in an ensemble.
Detail 04
Single head
Concert bass drums use a head on each side. This covers one side only.
Detail 05
Higher price than kit heads
Large-diameter film and hoops cost more to make. Expect concert head pricing across every brand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell — 36" and 32" concert drums look similar at a glance
- 02Both sides usually get changed together; this is one head
- 03A drum of this size is easier to head with a second person
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on my drum kit bass drum?
No. Kit bass drums are typically 18 to 26 inches. A 36-inch head only fits a concert bass drum of that diameter.
02Is this the batter or resonant side?
Concert bass drums are played on both sides with the same style of head, so it can go on either side of a 36-inch drum.
03Should I replace both heads at once?
Usually yes. Matching heads on both sides keeps the tuning even and the tone consistent.
04Do I need special mallets for it?
Concert bass drum is played with bass drum mallets, not sticks or a pedal beater. Mallets are not included here.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
