Tama Peter Erskine Signature Snare Drum 10x4.5

Tama Peter Erskine Signature "Jazz 10" Snare Drum: Masterful Articulation

Forged in collaboration with jazz legend Peter Erskine, the Tama Jazz 10 Snare Drum brings a unique boutique shell concept into a highly versatile, compact footprint. Measuring a specialized 10"x4.5", this high-performance auxiliary snare utilizes the exact hybrid wood formula and structural principles of Peter’s flagship 14" version. Designed for drummers who require surgical precision, rapid stick response, and an expressive voice, the Jazz 10 inspires entirely new sonic landscapes whether used as a primary side snare or an effects centerpiece.

Spruce/Maple Hybrid Shell & Single Sound Focus Ring

The acoustic soul of the Jazz 10 relies on a specialized choice of tonewoods and asymmetrical interior reinforcement:

• Spruce & Maple Hybrid Matrix: This premium shell features a unique combination of Spruce and Maple plies. The softer Spruce delivers a warm, rich midrange with an organic texture, while the dense inner plies of Maple provide the high-end brilliance and crisp projection needed to speak clearly in any room.
• Batter-Side Sound Focus Ring (SFR): Born from Peter Erskine’s personal specifications, a reinforcement ring is installed on the batter side only. This configuration focuses your stick attack and introduces a crisp, controlled snap at the point of impact, while leaving the bottom edge uninhibited to maintain a clearly defined, open fundamental tone.
• Compact Articulation: The ultra-responsive 10-inch diameter elevates high-frequency clarity without sacrificing the structural tonal depth and body required for complex syncopation.

Maximum Resonance & Seamless Placement

Engineered with Tama's top-tier component geometry to ensure your setup remains flexible and uncompromised:

• Star-Cast Mounting System: This legendary isolation mount suspends the drum from the hoops rather than drilling directly into the shell. By eliminating shell contact, the hybrid wood is free to vibrate completely, unlocking maximum resonance and clean decay.
• Effortless Ergonomics: Thanks to its ultra-compact 4.5" shallow profile and integrated mounting apparatus, the Jazz 10 tucks easily into complex multi-tom layouts, next to your primary hi-hat, or on a compact percussion rig.
• Expressive Range: This drum reacts dynamically to the lightest brush work or touch, capturing ghost notes with unmatched sensitivity while retaining a bright, musical pop when played aggressively.

Technical Specifications