Detail 01
10 in.
Head size is the drum's diameter, not its depth. A 10-inch head fits a 10-inch drum only.
Product detailSKU #1274115040194
AquarianTexture Coated Studio-X Drum Head 10 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 10-inch tom head. Warmer and drier than an uncoated head, with a shorter ring. Suits recording and close-miked stages.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rack toms that ring too long in the room
- Recording, where a drier tom sits easier in a mix
- Players who use brushes and need surface texture
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing maximum brightness and long sustain
- Drums that are not 10 inches across
- Re-heading a full kit on a tight budget
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
Coated surface
The coating damps some high overtones and shortens sustain, so the drum sounds warmer and drier than with a clear head.
Detail 03
Texture on the coating
Texture is what makes brushes speak. On a smooth head brushes mostly squeak.
Detail 04
Tom head
Voiced for tom pitch. It will physically fit a 10-inch snare, but it is built for tom duty.
Detail 05
Thirty-six dollars per head
That is one drum. Re-heading every tom on a kit costs several times this, so budget for the whole set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, not a set. Each tom size needs its own head
- 02A drum key is required and is not included
- 03New heads stretch; expect to retune after the first session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a top or bottom head?
It goes on top, the side you play. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and bought separately.
02What does coated actually change?
It takes some high overtones off and shortens the ring, giving a warmer, drier tom. It also gives brushes something to grab.
03Will it fit a 10-inch snare?
It will fit any 10-inch drum. It is voiced for toms, so expect a different feel under rimshots than a snare-specific head.
04Do I need a new head, or just a retune?
Retune first. Replace when the head is dented, sounds dull, or will not hold pitch evenly across the lugs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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