Detail 01
18 in. diameter
Measure the drum shell, not the old head's hoop. An inch off and it will not seat.
Product detailSKU #1274115031185
YamahaMarching Bass Drum Head with Fork Logo White 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch white replacement head for a marching bass drum, with the Yamaha fork logo. For corps and school programs replacing a worn or dented head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or dead head before marching season
- School programs keeping a matched white look across the line
- Drum lines that want the Yamaha logo facing out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert bass drums, which use different sizing conventions
- Drums other than 18 inch — head sizes do not stretch
- Anyone wanting a clear or coated batter for a kit drum
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
White finish
Standard marching look, and it stays visible under stadium lights. Matches other white heads on the line.
Detail 03
Fork logo
The Yamaha logo faces the audience on the outer head. Matters if your line runs matched branding.
Detail 04
Marching bass head
Built for the tension and outdoor swings a marching drum sees, not for a kit bass drum.
Detail 05
Single head
A marching bass drum has two heads. Replacing only one leaves a visible and tonal mismatch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per order — buy two to do both sides of a drum
- 02You'll need a drum key and time to seat and tune it
- 03Confirm the drum is 18 inch, not 20 or 22
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need an 18-inch head?
Measure the drum shell diameter across the top, not the old head or the hoop. Head sizing follows the shell. An 18-inch drum takes this head.
02Does this come with two heads?
No, one head. A marching bass drum is double-headed, so order two if you're replacing both sides at once.
03Can I use this on a kit bass drum?
It's built for marching bass drum tension and outdoor use. A kit bass drum head is a different design and will give you a different sound and feel.
04Do I need special tools to install it?
A drum key. Take the tension rods down evenly, seat the new head, then tension in a star pattern so the head sits flat.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
