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14 x 4¾ Satoru Tatai Signature Snare Japan Only

14 x 4¾ Satoru Tatai Signature Snare Japan Only

14 x 4¾ Satoru Tatai Signature Snare Japan Only

14 x 4¾ Satoru Tatai Signature Snare Japan Only

  • Overview

    At first blush you might think, as I did, that this is a Russ Miller Versatus. But it's not. It predates the Versatus and is actually the signature snare of Japanese drummer Satoru Tatai (田々井悟).

    Tatai San asked for a special depth of drum; something like the 4" deep Sonor Lite one used by his mentor, the famous Japanese drummer Jun Aoyama (青山純). Shimano San borrowed that drum for a week or so and developed a hybrid of the Sonor and Beyond Shimano sound. Tatai San asked for an Emperor Coated head to help with "recording, a powerful sound and mid/low tuning" - perfectly suited to music such as Tower of Power.

    Was this the inspiration for Russ Miller's Versatus? Who knows. The Versatus is slightly shallower and mahogany/maple, whereas this is all maple, and the hoops are different (Sonic Saver vs Powerhoops). Certainly a "brother from another mother" though eh!

    Only five ever made, so good luck getting your hands on one!

    Here's an excellent video showing Tatai San playing, and then discussing, this snare and his kit. Don't worry, there are subtitles - and the music speaks for itself. 

  • Original Text (原文)

    Mapex & Beyond Shimano Artist 田々井悟氏のシグネーチュアスネアです。

    Russ Miller氏のスネアが発売される前から特殊な深さをリクエスト。

    田々井悟氏は青山純さんの直系の弟子でありプレイスタイルやチューニングも師匠譲りです。

    実はSonorライトの4インチデプスのスネアを師匠から譲り受けていて、そのスネアの美味しい所とBeyondの美味しい所を加味させたサウンドが欲しい。

    と言うことで頑張って作成いたしました。1週間ほどSonorをお借りして田々井悟氏要望に対応しました。

    彼は全てのスネアにエンペラーコーテッドの厚めのヘッドをご指定。ドンシャリが効いたパワフルなサウンド、ミッドローチューニング、歌もののレコーディングに使えるスネアと言う事で、通常のBeyondとは少し違うロック調のサウンドコンセプトで作成いたしました。
    Tower Of Powerなんかやったら最高にフィットします。また田々井悟氏はビジュアルはブラックsatorutataisignature系に統一。

    と言う事で今回も渋めのBlack Chrome PartsとVintage Oil Charcoalに仕上げました。素材は硬質合板製、AAA Ranked Flamed Maple Exterior, 7 Ply All Maple,14x4,75 特殊な深さでクイックなレスポンスとスピード感に対応いたします。

Photos courtesy of Mapex Japan / Beyond Shimano

Specifications

  • Catalogue Ref:
    BSM1475BP
  • Shell Size:
    14"x4¾"
  • Shell Construction:
    7ply Maple with AAA ranked Flamed Maple Exterior
  • Shell Finish:
    Vintage Oil Charcoal
  • Hardware Finish:
    Black Chrome
  • Lug Casings:
    Staggered Sculpted Shield
  • Number of Lugs:
    10
  • Hoops:
    2.3mm Powerhoops
  • Air Vents:
    1
  • Snare Wires:
    20-strand snappy
  • Snare Throw Off:
    Cylinder-Drive
  • Catalogue Ref:
    BSM1475BP
  • Shell Size:
    14"x4¾"
  • Shell Construction:
    7ply Maple with AAA ranked Flamed Maple Exterior
  • Shell Finish:
    Vintage Oil Charcoal
  • Hardware Finish:
    Black Chrome
  • Lug Casings:
    Staggered Sculpted Shield
  • Number of Lugs:
    10
  • Hoops:
    2.3mm Powerhoops
  • Air Vents:
    1
  • Snare Wires:
    20-strand snappy
  • Snare Throw Off:
    Cylinder-Drive

Rarity (on release)

Super Unicorn
Super Unicorn
5 units produced