THE REIGN OF THE NEW
M ONARCH

Simon Phillips on his new Signature Palette Snare Drum.

Says the master himself of his new Tama Signature Palette

snare drum: “The Monarch has a very quick response, with a

ring, but a ring that is instant–that is, it comes when you hit the

drum as opposed to a ring that continues after you hit the drum.

A lot of that has to do with its special modified triple-flanged

hoop and ‘stick-chopper’ concept. The Monarch is a lot more

specialized than my other signature snare drums, with a more

complex sound. I’ve been using it live now since the beginning

of 2006, recorded with it a few times and it’s been fantastic.”

The Monarch’s hybrid maple/bubinga shell joins two great tonewoods in an

invincible combination of rich, regal tones and a commanding power previously

unattainable in any other snare drum.

SP1465H “Monarch” Snare. 3ply 2.2mm Maple + 3ply 2.2mm Bubinga + 2ply 1.5mm Maple

References:

http://tama.com

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