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Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by Picard’s Ghost on 4/6/2021, 9:27 am

Im at a loss. Which is better the 13X11" or the 14X12"? Aside from size, what are the differences, if any?

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by Percussionaut on 4/8/2021, 3:35 pm, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

Per Yamaha's specs, the difference in weight is 2.0 lbs.
MS9214 - 16.6 lbs.
MS9213 - 14.6 lbs.

Honestly, unless you are only using them for indoor drumline or for middle school, go with the 14". The weight difference does not equal out to the difference in sound. The 14" snares are what everyone typically thinks of when picturing the sound of marching snare drum.

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/marching/drums/ms-9200/specs.html

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by can't get on 4/7/2021, 10:17 am, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

I bought a few years ago. At that time, the 13" snares would not come with the chrome hardware, only the brushed look. Maybe that has changed.

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by Olmstead on 4/6/2021, 6:58 pm, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

The difference is the 13" will never sound the way you hear snares in your head. There's almost no difference in weight and ease of movement, so go with the 14"

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by Not a drummer on 4/6/2021, 12:41 pm, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

If you have a small band, or for indoor percussion, consider the 13" drums. For outdoor with a large group, the 14" projects more.

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by Weight on 4/6/2021, 11:45 am, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

I imagine there is a weight difference, but it probably isn't much. The 14" snare drum is about the only thing "standard" in percussion, go with that. Easier to find heads, cases, covers, wraps, etc. I MAYBE would consider the 13" for a junior high group, but that's a big maybe.

Re: Yamaha Marching Snare Drums

Posted by snare on 4/6/2021, 11:12 am, in reply to "Yamaha Marching Snare Drums"

The 13" is more of an indoor drum. the 14" is for outside. Both drums are excellent, not much difference in weight.

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