Evans Resonant Black Drum Head - 16"

Resonant Black Drum Head - 16" | Evans | Musicmaker Dublin

A great tom sound isn't just about the head you're hitting. The one underneath has a pretty important job too, and the Evans Resonant Black 16" Drum Head is designed to make sure your floor tom gets every opportunity to sing. With its sleek black finish, responsive single-ply construction and beautifully open tonal character, this is a cracking choice for drummers who want their toms sounding full, lively and properly resonant.

The Resonant Black is built specifically for the resonant side of a tom, where its job is to respond sympathetically to the batter head and help shape the drum's sustain, pitch and overall character. Its thin film construction allows it to vibrate freely, encouraging a warm, open response with plenty of low-end depth. On a 16-inch floor tom, that can mean a lovely, satisfying rumble beneath each hit, with enough sustain to let the drum's natural voice come through.

And there's a good reason to pay attention to your bottom heads. An old, tired resonant head can make an otherwise excellent tom sound lifeless, even when you've fitted a lovely new batter head up top. A fresh Evans Resonant Black can help restore that sense of openness and tonal depth, giving you more room to experiment with tuning and find the sweet spot between a short, controlled thud and a big, singing floor tom note.

The black finish is a particularly handsome touch, especially on drum kits where the underside of the toms is visible. It gives the drum a clean, understated appearance while retaining the responsive feel you'd expect from a dedicated resonant head. There's no need to complicate things with extra damping or heavy construction; this head is designed to let the drum breathe.

At Musicmaker Dublin, we're firm believers that good drum tuning starts with understanding both sides of the shell. The Evans Resonant Black 16" is a simple but effective upgrade for drummers looking to bring more life, warmth and consistency to their floor tom sound. Sometimes the best improvement is the one nobody sees, but everybody hears.

Features

• Single-Ply 7.5mil Construction: Thin film provides excellent sensitivity and a quick response to vibrations from the batter head.

• Bright, Focused Tone: Helps bring clarity and definition to your floor tom's overall sound.

• Controlled Sustain: Delivers a relatively short, bright resonance while retaining the drum's natural character.

• Enhanced Projection: Responsive construction helps tom notes speak clearly in live performance.

• Evans Level 360 Technology: Specially designed collar promotes even contact with the bearing edge for easier, more consistent tuning.

• Dedicated Resonant Design: Engineered for use on the bottom of a tom rather than as a primary batter head.

• Black Appearance: Sleek finish adds a distinctive visual touch to your drum kit.

• USA-Made Construction: Manufactured to Evans' established quality standards.

Specifications

• Brand: Evans

• Model: TT16RBG

• Series: Resonant Black

• Product Type: Resonant Tom Drum Head

• Diameter: 16" (40.64cm)

• Construction: Single-Ply

• Film Thickness: 7.5mil (0.1905mm)

• Material: Synthetic Drumhead Film

• Surface Treatment: Uncoated

• Colour: Black

• Sound Character: Bright, Responsive and Focused

• Sustain: Short to Moderate

• Collar Design: Evans Level 360

• Intended Position: Bottom / Resonant Side of Tom

• Compatible Drum: 16" Floor Tom or Tom

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Quantity: 1 Drum Head