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Metallica timekeeper Lars Ulrich is well-known for his massive backbeats that have powered the group’s hugely influential metal sound since 1981. Now, drummers all over Sweetwater are channeling the icon’s huge tone with this stunning Lars Ulrich Signature snare drum from TAMA! Blueprinted with a 3mm and diamond-plated steel shell, this 20-strand signature snare’s bright and in-your-face cutting attack offers enough metallic mayhem to satisfy the set list of any metalhead. A 10-lug formation of center-mounted MSL35 lugs meets a pair of unwavering die-cast hoops and an MLS50A strainer ? all finished in glistening chrome ? for a reliable hardware combination that’s engineered to easily blast through the gauntlet of constant performance. So whether you frequent the onstage spotlight or jam to some ’tallica at home, Lars’ signature backbeat is guaranteed to deliver a massive roar.





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The ruthless and hard-hitting snap of Lars’ snare tone is enough to get any crowd headbanging in an instant ? and that’s exactly the energy that TAMA’s achieved! To realize such a tone, TAMA gave the Lars Ulrich Signature snare a hearty shell of 3mm-thick diamond-plated steel. The result is an aggressive attack laden with the traditionally bright foundational tonal characteristics of steel snares, promising not just an unmistakably hard-cutting impact, but a crisp and sensitive response. Shaped to universal 6.5-inch x 14-inch dimensions, the Lars Ulrich Signature snare plays comfortably under the hands of all percussionists and sports a wide tuning range to easily sharpen or beef up its tone at a moment’s notice.





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A snare fit for metal royalty needs the hardware to not just survive the show, but thrive out on the road ? look no further! A devoted set of 10 center-mounted MSL35 lugs feature grommeted bases and tension rods to supply not only incredible tuning stability and range, but entirely rattle-free operation as well. The MLS50A strainer houses 20-strand snare wires that can be engaged, re-tenored, and adjusted with exceptional speed for quick fixes on the fly. Finally, anchoring down the batter and snare heads are a pair of die-cast hoops to add more presence and dependability to this tour-grade beast. Sharp chrome hardware finishing and Lars’ signature badge bookend the good looks of this diamond-plated steel snare.





TAMA Lars Ulrich Signature Snare Drum Features:


Signature snare drum of legendary Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich


3mm diamond-plated steel shell has a bright tone, aggressive attack, huge cut, and sensitive response


Standard 6.5-inch x 14-inch dimensions offer universal feel and wide tuning range for all drummers


10 center-mounted MSL35 lugs present incredible tuning stability


Rubber lug and tension rod grommets eliminate hardware rattle


MLS50A strainer boasts 20-strand snare wires for fast engagement, tenoring, and adjustability


Die-cast hoops further increase presence and tuning dependability


Topped with chrome-finished hardware and Lars’ signature badging