New Tama Bill Bruford Signature Snare Drum
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January 28, 1999
Tama unveiled it's first artist signature snare drums, the Signature Palette
Series, at the 1999 Winter NAMM show. Two of the models were co-designed by
Bill Bruford.
Remarked Bill Bruford on his new maple/birch/maple signature snare drums in
their unique Black Sandblast finish: "It used to be that when I was playing
in a loud, raucous band like King Crimson, there was a much greater need for
a brighter, noisier kind of snare sound ... the kind you get from a metal drum.
But when you're playing jazz, you want something that has a warmer, woodier,
more friendly kind of tone.
"I need something very lively when it comes to the snare ... something
with a very wide range of sounds that you can pick and choose from in different
playing situations, from very soft to very loud. Now, these aren't necessarily
the easiest drums to control. They're a little wild so they require a certain
degree of skill, but once you've got it, they're marvelous."
Bill Bruford's signature snare drums are available in two models:Bill Bruford
will perform at Tama's Friday Night Signature Palette Debut Concert at the Hyatt.
Also appearing are Signature Palette artists, Kenny Aronoff and Simon Phillips. For more information, visit Tama at http://www.tama.com/ | 
