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    MS-9414

    Colors / Finishes

    • MS-9414 (White)
    • MS-9414 (Black Forest)
    • MS-9414 (Blue Forest)
    • MS-9414 (Red Forest)

    Standard model with 14” diameter and 12” shell depth. Outstanding tone and dynamic response. Painted metal parts, including top and bottom hoops.

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    MS-9414CH

    Colors / Finishes

    • MS-9414CH (White)
    • MS-9414CH (Black Forest)
    • MS-9414CH (Blue Forest)
    • MS-9414CH (Red Forest)

    Standard model with 14” diameter and 12” shell depth. Outstanding tone and dynamic response. Chrome plated metal parts, including top and bottom hoops.

    • Chrome parts: top and bottom hoops, suspension ring, lugs, lug posts, strainer.
    Product Registration

    MS-9414S

    Colors / Finishes

    • MS-9414S (White)
    • MS-9414S (Black Forest)
    • MS-9414S (Blue Forest)
    • MS-9414S (Red Forest)

    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.

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    MS-9414SCH

    Colors / Finishes

    • MS-9414SCH (White)
    • MS-9414SCH (Black Forest)
    • MS-9414SCH (Blue Forest)
    • MS-9414SCH (Red Forest)

    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. Chrome plated metal parts, including top and bottom hoops.

    • Chrome parts: top and bottom hoops, suspension ring, lugs, lug posts, strainer.
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    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.

    Chrome Plated Parts * MS-9414CH and MS-9414SCH only

    Chrome plated metal parts enhance external appearance.

    * Chrome parts: top and bottom hoops, suspension ring, lugs, lug posts, strainer.

    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.

    Lacquer Finish

    Since no PVC wrap is applied, the shell can vibrate freely for a bright, clear tone.

    * The picture shows MS-9414CH.

    * Interior shell surfaces are finished in black, except for NAG (Natural Gloss) models which have a natural interior finish.

    • Black Forest (BF)

    • Blue Forest (BU)

    • Red Forest (RF)

    • Red Gloss (RG)

    • Red Sparkle (RDS)

    • Habanero Sparkle (HSK)

    • Yellow Sparkle Fade (YSF)

    • Gold Sparkle Fade (GSF)

    • Natural Gloss (NAG)

    • Cherry Wood (CW)

    • Amber Fade (AMF)

    • Purple Sparkle Fade Invert (PSI)

    • Purple Sparkle (PRS)

    • Sea Blue Fade Invert (SBI)

    • Blue Sparkle (BUP)

    • Blue Sparkle Fade (BUF)

    • Blue Sparkle Fade Invert (BUI)

    • Green Sparkle (GSK)

    • Lime Green Sparkle (LGS)

    • Silver Sparkle (SLS)

    • Solid Black (SOB)

    • Cherry Black Fade Invert (CBI)

    • Black Pearl Fadet (BPF)

    • Black Pearl Fade Invert (BPI)

    • Black Sparkle (BLP)

    • Black Sparkle Fade (BSF)

    • Black Sparkle Fade Invert (BSI)

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    * Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.

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