Detail 01
Marching snare head
Built to hold far higher tension than a kit head, giving the tight, high-pitched crack marching lines need.
Product detailSKU #1274034490704
RemoBlack Max Crimped Marching Snare Drum Head Ebony 13 in.
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch black marching snare head with a crimped hoop. For marching percussionists replacing a batter head on a high-tension snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching snare batter replacement at 13 inch
- Drum corps and marching band players needing high tension
- Anyone wanting a black head to match a dark drum wrap
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit snares — this is built for marching tension
- Players wanting a coated head for brush work
- Anyone with a 14-inch marching snare
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
Crimped hoop
The film is crimped into the hoop for a firmer grip that resists pulling out under extreme tension.
Detail 03
13 inch
Marching snares are commonly 13 or 14 inch. Measure the drum, since the two are not interchangeable.
Detail 04
Black / ebony film
Opaque film instead of clear. Purely a visual difference against the drum interior.
Detail 05
Batter side
This is the top playing surface, not the thin snare-side head under the wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single head, no snare-side head included
- 02Bringing a marching head to pitch takes a torque key and patience
- 03Confirm your drum is 13 inch, not 14, before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a regular drum set snare?
It is built for marching tension. On a kit snare it will feel very stiff and sound tighter than expected.
02Does this fit a 14-inch marching snare?
No. This is 13 inch and will not seat on a 14-inch drum.
03Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. It is the batter head you play on, not the thin snare-side head.
04Can I use brushes on it?
It is a smooth black film rather than a coated head, so brushes will not get the usual texture and sweep sound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
