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MS-9414
Colors / Finishes
Standard model with 14” diameter and 12” shell depth. Outstanding tone and dynamic response. Painted metal parts, including top and bottom hoops.
MS-9414S
Colors / Finishes
Short model with 14” diameter and 9” shell depth. With a shell depth that is 3” shorter than the standard models, this snare drum delivers superb snare response in a lightweight instrument. Painted metal parts, including top and bottom hoops.
Warm wood-shell tone with extraordinary clarity and presence
Developed through long-term evaluation and field testing in the U.S.A., the world’s marching hub, this flagship snare drum series achieves enhanced tone and playability with reduced weight.
FEATURES
Improved Tone
While retaining the maple shell material that was so popular in the 9300 series, these models feature extra vent holes and additional wood material that contribute to notably improved tone.
Reduced Weight
Metal parts have been redesigned to reduce weight without compromising tone or durability, effectively reducing stress on players throughout the most active performances.
Improved Operability
A redesigned strainer, playing head hoop, and other features contribute to improved operation and functionality.
Notice
MSH-9500 and MS-9500S carriers are compatible with the MS-9414 series. Carriers that use a slide attachment are not compatible.
Features
Maple Shells
Maple shells have a solid track record with DCI and other major drum corps. Formed using the Yamaha Air Seal system, these tough maple shells offer excellent attack and wide dynamic range while delivering deep, rich tonality.
Reduced Weight
In addition to reduced suspension ring height (1), recesses in the top and bottom high-tension hoops and suspension ring (2) contribute to significant weight reduction (approx. 1kg lighter than the MS-9300 series). This minimizes stress on players, even throughout the most active performances.
Improved Tone
The provision of more vent holes than the MS-9300 series, plus extra wood shell area made possibly by reduced suspension ring height, results in notably enhanced tone and snare response.
New Strainer Design for Improved Operability
Strainer dimensions and knob shape have been revised to reduce slack and improve operability. The revised design also features a new snare guide that makes snare attachment easier than ever.
Functional Upgrade 1: New Top Hoop Shape
A larger radius at the top of the rim reduces damage to drumsticks when playing rimshots (when the head and rim are struck simultaneously). A thicker rim also increases durability while enhancing rimshot tone.
Functional Upgrade 2: New Lug and Tension Rod Drop-out Prevention Part Materials
To minimize the possibility of cracking, the lug posts are now made of aluminum rather than plastic. A rubber O-ring that prevents the tension rod from falling when the tube lug bolt is removed takes the place of the nylon nut provided in previous models.
Aluminum Insert Ring
A snare-side aluminum insert ring is standard, preventing shell deformation and maintaining stable pitch even when high-tension tuning is used.
Heads
The top head is a Remo White Max type, and the bottom head is a Remo Falams Snare Side type.
Color Variation
Wrap Finish
Enhanced durability is achieved by using a PVC wrap for shell coloring. The wrap also subdues superfluous overtones, resulting in a clean, soft tone.
* The picture shows MS-9414WH.
* Interior shell surfaces feature a natural finish.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
