Tama 6.5x14 Anika Niles Signature Aluminum Snare Drum

World-class timekeeper Anika Nilles has played on some of the world's biggest stages, and her signature TAMA snare drum supplies the cutting tone, huge presence, and versatile expressiveness to power the heartbeat of every performance. Aluminum-shelled and fortified for impact, the Anika Nilles snare drum bridges the gap between the crisp, traditional playability of aluminum shells and the deep, strong presence of a heavy-hitting live snare. It comes reinforced with fan-favorite TAMA hardware like Sound Arc Hoops, Starclassic lugs, and a Linear-Drive strainer system while also introducing TAMA's newly perfected Mod-Tone Muffler system for instant on/off switching and pressure adjustment. A natural aluminum finish and sharp geometric badging that mirror Anika's previous signature endeavors round out this beautiful beast with a sleek aesthetic that pays contemporary homage to her appreciation for the snare drums of yesteryear. This signature snare is groovy, expressive, and always ready to make a bold statement — just like Anika herself.

Features:

• A stylish signature backbeat spec’d to the exact performance preferences of Rush's live timekeeper, Anika Nilles
• 1.2mm aluminum shell with 6.5-in. depth melds traditional metallic sensitivity, control, and ring with a powerful low-end
• 4 central grooves increase the structural integrity of the drum without hindering resonant qualities
• Inward-flanged 2.3mm Sound Arc Hoops help enhance shell tone, note clarity, and dynamic responsiveness
• 8 original Starclassic lugs encourage tuning stability, versatility, and precise tension adjustment
• Mod-Tone Muffler with pressure adjustment dial makes it easy to adjust attack and response in an instant
• Linear-Drive strainer/butt plate ensures fast, precise engaging of a 20-strand set of Starclassic Hi-Carbon Steel snares
• Signature badging shows off Anika Nilles' unique style