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A conscientious schedule of regular maintenance and
tuning will extend the life of your Yamaha percussion instruments.
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Yamaha's John Wittman shares his tips on maintaining high standards in your percussion section.
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Yamaha clinician Jeff Moore's percussion selection matrix provides helpful tips on selecting the appropriate equipment for performances and parades.
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14” X 12” Multi Timbre Snare
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13” X 11” Multi Timbre Snare
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| MTS™ SERIES SNARE DRUMS |
| The innovative Yamaha MTS (Multi-Timbre
Snare) marching snare drum offers enhanced sound and versatility.
With a unique double snare system, independently switchable snares
on the bottom and top heads, the MTS provides a more distinct sound
than ever before available in a marching drum. Developed in cooperation
with the top drum corps, universities and pipe bands, the MTS snare
drum combines the musical advantages of multiple timbres with outstanding
playability and superior response at all dynamic levels. |
Steel Wire Upper Snares for Sonic Variety
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To clearly differentiate between the lower and upper snare sounds,
the upper snare assembly employs a patented, self-tensioning steel
cable snare that delivers a bright tone with crisp articulation and
solid projection. |
Superiority Inherited from the Sforzando®
Series
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| All other specifications are based on Yamaha's
acclaimed Sforzando series marching snare drum: distinctive sound,
wide dynamic range, explosive rimshot. |
Snare Assembly
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For urgent drumhead changes, the strainer system allows for quick
and easy removal of the snare assembly. With the use of FiberTechTM
snares, a crisp and articulate sound is obtained while ten independently
adjustable strands allow for precise tuning control.
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The butt-side strainer uses aluminum die-cast construction for strength
without excess weight, and has vertical adjustment capability for a
precise setting of snare height. This also houses the independent
adjustment for each FiberTech snaregut.
The release-side strainer uses parts made of die-cast aluminum and
durable nylon for a smooth, noise-free operation. An oversized vertical
adjustment knob allows adjustment to snare height even when snares
are engaged. For a precise setting of the snare tension, the horizontal
adjustment knob is within easy reach of the player. |
| Suspension Ring |
With the thickest wall in the industry, the SFZ
suspension ring allows
high-tension tuning without warping. It uses a solid, die-cast design
and a
special aluminum alloy to provide exceptional strength with minimum
weight. It is also tall enough to accommodate the stretch of a plastic
head.
An extra long lug nut provides sufficient threading to effectively
grip the tension rod. Its beveled edge guides the rod to eliminate
cross threading, a feature especially helpful during last-minute head
changes. |
| Shell and Lugs |
| The 6-ply birch shell built using Yamaha’s
patented Air-Seal System® promotes a sharp attack with a full-bodied
sound. Three air holes vent the shell to promote immediate snare response
and to enhance projection. Tubular lugs are made of high-quality,
lightweight aluminum, and feature a thick wall to resist dents and
bending from heavy use. |
| Stabilizer Power Posts™ |
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These posts support the tube lugs by adding considerable resistance
against damage from accidental bumps and stick hits. Since they are
secured to the shell, the posts help focus the drum’s tone and
therefore, make the sound more articulate. To facilitate quick bottom
head changes, the posts maintain the exact alignment necessary for
the bottom tension rods. |
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| Rims and Tension Rods |
| For consistent tuning and explosive rim shots, the top and bottom rims use a special aluminum alloy in a solid, die-cast design without excess weight. The 6mm diameter of the tension rods provides the extra strength necessary to maintain structural integrity under aggressive tuning conditions. Double steel washers allow smooth tuning adjustments at any tension.
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| 14" and 13" Models to Match Your Musical
Needs |
| In contrast to the dynamic, full-bodied sound
of the 14" model, the 13" model is lighter and can achieve
a higher fundamental pitch with a controlled sound for precision on
the field or while indoors. |
| Easy-Access On/Off Lever |
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| Ideally positioned on/off control
allows fast, easy switching between sounds without having to change
grip on the sticks. |
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Gravity Guards™ |
| Locking nylon nuts help maintain
tuning settings when set against the bottom rim. These act as lock
washers to slow the turning of the rods caused by vibrations during
play. |
| Protective Feet |
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| Exclusive to Yamaha, three removable
feet eliminate damage to the bottom components of the drum when placed
on rough surfaces |
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