Tama Introduces The Simon Phillips "Monarch" Signature Snare Drum

Jan 29, 2007

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Tama debuted the Simon Phillips third signature snare drum at the 2007 NAMM musical instrument convention in Anaheim, CA. Named the "Monarch" by Phillips himself, one of the new snare drum's most standout features is a hybrid shell crafted of maple and bubinga. Another unique spec is the use of a specially modified triple flanged hoop.

The Monarch features a 6.5 x 14" 9 ply shell made of three plies of maple, three plies of bubinga, three plies of maple and an outer ply of quilted maple in charcoal finish. The list price is $569.99

Phillips comments on his new Monarch 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. I think a lot of that has to do with its special modified triple-flanged hoop. 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."

Simon Phillips Signature Specifications:

Item Number: SP1465H
List Price: $569.99
Shell Material: Maple/Bubinga Composite Shell 8ply/6mm w/Sound Focus Ring
Exotic Wood Outer One Ply
Shell: Exotic wood & Maple 3ply (2.2mm) + Bubinga 3ply (2.2mm) + Maple 2ply (1.5mm)
SFR: Exotic wood & Maple 3ply (2.2mm) + Bubinga 3ply (2.2mm) + Maple 2ply (1.5mm)
Shell Finish: Charcoal Quilted (CLQ)
Shell Size: 6.5"x 14"
Lugs: MSL-SCTH
Number of Lugs: 16 pcs
Finish of Lugs: Brushed Nickel
Strainer: MUS80AH
Finish of Strainer: Brushed Nickel
Butt: MUS80BH
Finish of Butt: Brushed Nickel
Snappy: MS20S-S
Batter Hoop: MSP148HN (2.3mm Brass Mighty Modified Triple Flanged Hoop, 14"-8hole)
Finish of Batter Hoop: Brushed Nickel
Bottom Hoop: MSP14S8HN (2.3mm Brass Mighty Modified Triple Flanged Hoop, 14"-8hole)
Finish of Bottom Hoop: Brushed Nickel
Tuning Bolts: MS648SH-N (Nickel)
Nylon Washer: MSL-PW6 x 16pcs
Air Hole Cap: Wood (Brown)
Batter Head: REMO Ambassador Coated
Bottom Head: REMO Snare Side
Badge: Exclusive Metal Badge (Brass, Monarch)
Accessories: Drum Key (TDK10), Ring-Mute

For more information, visit their web site at www.tama.com.