Detail 01
13 in. size
This is the drum's head diameter, not the shell depth. Measure your bearing edge, not the rim.
Product detailSKU #1289600495589
EvansSystem Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch marching tenor head from Evans, in the System Blue configuration. For corps and high school lines replacing worn heads on a tenor set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a cracked or dead head mid-marching season
- Matching an existing System Blue tenor setup
- Drum lines wanting consistent tone across the tenor quads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert or drum set players — this is tuned for marching tension
- Anyone needing a snare or bass head, which are different builds
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 tenor build
Built to survive very high tension without dishing, which a drum set head will not tolerate.
Detail 03
System Blue series
A specific marching line with its own tuning character. Mixing with other series changes how the set blends.
Detail 04
Blue color
Visible from the stands, so a mismatched replacement head will stand out on the field.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — you need a separate head per drum in the set
- 02No hoop, tension rods, or drum key included
- 03Tenor sets use several sizes, so confirm which drum needs 13 in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one head or a full set?
One 13-inch head. A tenor configuration uses multiple sizes, so order each diameter separately.
02Can I use this on a concert tom?
It will physically fit a 13-inch drum, but it is built for marching tension and will sound tight and dry on a concert tom.
03Do I need to match all my heads to System Blue?
For consistent tone and appearance across the quads, yes. Mixed series will differ in both sound and color.
04Does the blue fade outdoors?
Marching heads live in sun and rain and will show wear. Replace at the same interval you would any marching head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
