Drumming News :
Founded-in-Italy drum maker Tamburo has released its first professional artist signature snare, created in collaboration with drummer and educator Dorothea Taylor. The Dorothea Taylor Signature Snare became available on November 10 at DorotheaTaylor.com, with retail availability expanding as additional retailers come on board. An updated list of participating retail locations will be available at DorotheaTaylor.com as distribution expands.
The snare grew out of a goal Taylor has carried through decades of performing and teaching: to create a drum with a tight, professional sound that fits as naturally into a touring kit as a home setup, at a price that keeps it within reach of as many drummers as possible. That goal comes from experience on every side of drumming. Taylor started at 13 in a Drum and Bugle Corps in her Michigan hometown, has taught private students and drumlines for decades, and spent years behind the drum shop counter helping players choose, tune, and maintain their instruments.
Today she reaches millions of drummers through her online lessons and videos, and her television appearances include performances on the shows of Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Hudson and Nick Cannon, as well as a feature on Good Morning America. That rare mix of stage, classroom and shop-floor experience made her Tamburo’s choice for its first professional artist signature snare.
“Creating Dorothea Taylor’s signature snare drum let us combine technical and artistic sound concepts, which merged harmoniously into an absolutely fantastic snare drum we are incredibly proud of. It is not just a signature snare, but a drum that represents the synthesis of years of musical experience fused between the Brand and the Artist.”- Alex Paolini, Tamburo
Hybrid Wood Shell
Ash, birch and mahogany, from the outside in, 6.5 mm in all. Robust yet light, with a warm, powerful and dynamic sound.
Premium Hardware
Tamburo round “T” lugs and 2.2 mm triple-flanged hoops for rock-solid tuning and a sleek, timeless look.
Evans Heads, Top and Bottom
Premium Evans batter and resonant heads for consistency, durability and a professional tone right out of the box.
Super Sensitive Snare Wire
Exceptional response and articulation that captures every nuance of your playing.
The snare is a 13″ x 6.5″ premium ash/birch/mahogany blend (from outside to inside), creating a shell that is both robust and lightweight, delivering a warm, powerful, and dynamic sound. Total thickness: 6.5 mm.
Drummers got their first look at the snare in July at the Music City Drum Show in Nashville, where Taylor debuted it during her clinic and attendees played it at the Tamburo booth. To celebrate the launch, Modern Drummer is offering a limited Super-Fan Bundle pairing the snare with a numbered commemorative cover personally signed by Taylor, available only at ModernDrummer.com/godmother.
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Availability
The Tamburo Dorothea Taylor Signature Snare is available now at DorotheaTaylor.com ($399.99 suggested retail price), and additional retailers will be announced there as they come on board. For product information and retailer inquiries, visit www.proelnorthamerica.com.
About Tamburo Drums
Founded in Italy, Tamburo Drums combines distinctive Italian design with decades of drum-making craftsmanship, creating instruments for drummers onstage, in the studio and at home. Tamburo is distributed in the United States by Proel North America.
