Kaz Rodriguez Limited Edition Signature Snare Drum
Kaz Rodriguez is a Grammy award winning drummer and composer who has performed with numerous top artists, including Josh Groban and Chaka Khan, earning worldwide acclaim from drummers for his dynamic yet delicate playing style. In addition to touring and recording, his work as a composer has led to a distinctive musical voice that continues to captivate fans across genres.
This limited signature snare drum is the result of over two years of development in pursuit of Kaz’s ideal sound—one that combines sensitivity with deep, resonant shell tone.
The shell features a 6ply maple and 6ply bubinga hybrid construction with a 10mm total thickness, blending maple’s bright, natural tone with the powerful depth of bubinga. Contrary to what might be expected from a deeper shell, its 6.5" depth delivers rich tone with an exceptionally quick & sensitive response ― core elements of the sound Kaz envisioned.
Finished in a matte metallic gold that evokes the look of a brass shell, this drum is designed to complement any drum kit while attracting attention on stage.
This is a truly special, limited-edition model that embodies both the sound and the visual presence Kaz Rodriguez has long pursued throughout his diverse career.
[Specifications]
Model No.: KR1465
Shell: 10mm, 6ply Maple + 6ply Bubinga
Size: 14"x6.5"
Lug: MTL60 (10 Tension)
Hoop: Sound Arc Hoop
Head: REMO Coated Ambassador / REMO Ambassador
Strainer/Butt: “Linear-Drive” Strainer & Butt (MLS50A / MLS50B)
Snare Wire: 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Steel Snare Wires (MS20RL14C)
10mm, 6ply Maple + 6ply Bubinga
Kaz’s signature snare drum fuses the bright, well-defined tone of maple with the dense, powerful sound of bubinga. The result is a highly expressive and responsive drum that cuts through any mix without sacrificing sensitivity, and delivers the kind of presence Kaz demands.
Sound Arc Hoop
Paired with TAMA’s original 2.3mm steel Sound Arc hoops that feature an inward-curved design, the snare’s overtones are subtly controlled and these hoops produce a highly focused sound with crisp & sharp attack.
Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wires
Offering exceptional contact with the head, these snare wires combine crisp articulation with smooth response. And while most snare wires are attached with a standard strap, Kaz’s signature model uses TAMA’s snare cords for increased strength & enhanced sensitivity—Kaz’s personal preference to achieve a wide expressive range.
