Yamaha OSM-1465 Orchestral Snare Drum (14″ x 6.5″ select 7-ply maple wood shell with both a coil and cable snare – OSM1465)

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With shells of carefully selected maple, OSM Series concert snare drums deliver authentic concert snare tone. They are supplied with two different types of snares that can be changed to match different performance situations. OSM Series concert snare drums are a great choice for a wide range of musical demands: professional musicians, music students, symphonic orchestras and bands.

In addition to coil snares, cable snares are provided so that the user can change snares according to musical requirements. The supplied coil snares are a new type featuring high carbon steel and an innovative manufacturing process, developed specifically for concert snare drums. The combination of a smaller coil diameter and a hard wire material (ultra high carbon steel) simultaneously achieves detailed pianissimo response and powerful fortissimo expression. These new snares offer a unique blend of playability and expressive potential. The cable snares are straight stainless steel snares with a nylon coating that also contains carbon. They produce minimum noise when switched on or off, and deliver a crisp sound when on. The ten central strands give the sound power, while the three outer strands on each side add delicate response that allows subtle playing nuances to reach every corner of the concert hall. The snare wires and plates are designed for easy attachment and removal, as well as consistent tension.

A shallow snare bed that is resistant to distortion is used on the snare side to produce natural drum resonance. This results in an ideal combination of natural instrument tone and delicate snare response. The K type strainer This is the same K type strainer has a wide action that contributes to smooth, precise operation with minimum noise. By tensioning both the top and bottom heads with unified lugs, an ideal balance of tension is achieved for optimal sound transmission from both heads. The design minimizes contact area so that shell resonance is fully exploited. Aluminum die-cast hoops provide an ideal combination of light weight and strength that results in a bright, well-defined tone.

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