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A Signature Concert Snare for All Occasions





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Named after the long-time Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops’ Principal Percussionist, and featuring a trio of patents, this Tama Bill Platt Signature Concert Snare Drum was designed to be as versatile as Bill himself! Its 3mm bell brass shell combined with six strands of three different snare materials inside Tama’s patented Multi Snare Frame give it an incredibly wide range of sonic potential. It also features Tama’s Grooved Straight Hoop, which allows access to the drumhead’s entire playing surface as well as providing tuning stability. Finally, Tama’s Freedom Lug and Claw Hook means that you can speedily replace drumheads without needing to remove all of the tension rods from the lugs. Put all this together, and you’ve got a concert snare drum capable of satisfying the most discerning percussionists (and maestros).





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Multi Snare Frame





Tama’s patented Multi Snare Frame enables the snares to come straight of the bearing edge, promoting optimal sensitivity. Small adjustment wheels allow precise tuning for each of the three different sets of snares: nickel wound guitar strings, black nylon coated stainless steel, and uncoated stainless steel (6 strands of each). These work in tandem to create a complex, articulate drum that answers at any dynamic level.





Grooved Straight Hoop





Another patented Tama creation, the Grooved Straight Hoop combines the trim profile of a single-flange hoop with the solid tuning capabilities of a multi-flange hoop, effectively maximizing this drum’s playing surface while stabilizing its tone. From pianissimo to fortissimo, this drum sounds clean and consistent.





Freedom Lug and Claw Hook





Finally, Tama’s patented Freedom Lug and Claw Hook is a quick release system which enables you to change drumheads without needing to actually remove all of the tension rods from the lugs. This greatly simplifies and speeds up the process of replacing drumheads. You don’t have to be a member of the Cincinnati Symphony to benefit from this Tama Bill Platt Signature Concert Snare Drum - you simply need to call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer and order one today!





Tama Bill Platt Signature Concert Snare Drum Features:


Named for Bill Platt: long-time Principal Percussionist of the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops


3mm bell brass shell provides a wide sonic range


Tama Multi Snare Frame enables maximum response


6 strands of 3 different snare wire materials - nickel wound guitar strings, black nylon coated stainless steel, and uncoated stainless steel (with adjustment wheels for each material group) work together to create a complex, musical drum at any volume level


Tama Grooved Straight Hoop maximizes playing surface while stabilizing tone


Tama Freedom Lug and Claw Hook greatly reduces the time and effort needed for replacing drumheads