{"product_id":"tama-anika-nilles-14-x-6-5-signature-snare-drum","title":"Tama Anika Nilles 14\" x 6.5\" Signature Snare Drum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTama Anika Nilles 14\" x 6.5\" Signature Snare Drum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTama Anika Nilles Signature Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the result of over two years of development between Tama and one of the most acclaimed drummers of her generation. Built to Anika Nilles' exact specifications, it combines a deep, enveloping low-end with clear note definition and a vintage-inspired aesthetic — a snare designed to serve expressive, groove-led playing at the highest level. Available now from Into Music, one of the UK's leading independent drum retailers and an authorised Tama dealer. Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e or order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AN1465 is built from an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — a material choice that sits at the heart of its sonic character. Aluminium delivers a focused, cutting attack with strong projection and a naturally tight, controlled low-end. In Anika Nilles' hands, this translates to a snare that can hold its own in complex, layered musical settings — articulate enough to keep intricate ghost note passages clear and defined, with enough body and depth to carry weight in the overall mix. At 6.5\" deep, it has the presence and resonance to produce a full, satisfying tone without losing the sensitivity she requires for more delicate playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeveloped for Expressive Playing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a snare designed around a single genre or a single application. Nilles plays across a broad musical spectrum — urban jazz, modern funk, progressive rhythmic music — and the signature snare had to match that versatility. The development brief centred on three priorities: \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial lows, clear articulation, and classic styling\u003c\/strong\u003e. More than two years of refinement went into achieving that balance, and the result is a snare that rewards players who demand more from their instrument than a one-dimensional voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Inspired Aesthetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnika Nilles has a longstanding appreciation for vintage snare drums, and that influence is clearly visible in the AN1465's design. The visual execution draws from classic snare drum aesthetics while remaining a thoroughly modern instrument — a signature piece that looks as considered as it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Anika Nilles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnika Nilles is widely regarded as one of the finest modern drummers to have emerged in the last decade. Since her videos began circulating in 2014, she has accumulated over 23 million social media views performing her original compositions — a masterful blend of urban jazz, modern funk, and progressive rhythmic music that combines technical virtuosity with melodic accessibility. She has toured extensively worldwide, with career highlights including performing alongside English guitar legend and multiple Grammy Award winner \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Beck\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her playing has earned her multiple industry awards and a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary drumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Anika Nilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Signature Snare Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell Material: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 14\" x 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: AN1465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right snare for your setup? Visit us in our Horncastle, Lincolnshire showroom to try it in person, or call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e for expert advice from our team. Order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56883453034882,"sku":"AN1465","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/files\/preview_44_c11e5831-546e-49db-b750-6c26e357a252.jpg?v=1788293921","url":"https:\/\/intomusicstore.com\/products\/tama-anika-nilles-14-x-6-5-signature-snare-drum","provider":"Into Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}