Tama has a new signature snare on the market, and it belongs to Rush touring drummer Anika Nilles.
The drum took more than two years to develop, with Anika zeroing in on three priorities throughout: a deep low end, sharp snare wire definition, and an aesthetic pulled from her love of vintage snares. What came out the other end is a 14×6.5″ 1.2mm Seamless Aluminum shell built for warmth, projection and low-end punch. A slightly wider bearing edge and four grooves cut into the center of the shell aren’t just cosmetic touches, they also add rigidity and help the shell resonate more naturally.
Paired with Sound Arc Hoops, the snare balances clarity with presence, and a newly designed “Mod-Tone Muffler” lets players flip the mute on or off instantly and dial in exact pressure with a single control.
Features:
- Anika Nilles signature snare designed for depth, clarity and expression
- 1.2 mm aluminum shell delivers warmth, projection and articulation
- 14×6.5″ size produces a powerful, resonant low-end voice
- Four shell grooves increase rigidity while preserving resonance
- Mod-Tone Muffler enables instant damping adjustment and control
- 2.3 mm Sound Arc hoops enhance attack, clarity and projection
- Linear-Drive strainer provides smooth, reliable snare engagement
- 20-strand Starclassic Hi-Carbon Steel snare wire adds sensitivity
Nilles has built her reputation on a rhythmic style that doesn’t sound like anyone else’s, earning recognition through her own compositions, her educational work, and collaborations with some of music’s biggest names, including the late Jeff Beck. In 2026, she stepped into arguably the most scrutinized drum chair in rock: touring drummer for Rush‘s “Fifty Something” tour.
Rush is currently playing shows across Canada, the United States and Mexico, with each stop billed as an “evening with” format built around two sets a night. The band draws from a rotating pool of roughly 40 songs spanning its greatest hits and deeper cuts, so no two nights look quite the same.
The tour’s initial 2026 dates, announced by Lee and Lifeson in early October 2025, sold out almost immediately. The band has since extended the run twice to keep up with demand.
Nilles, who has built an audience of more than 280,000 subscribers on YouTube, previously toured with Jeff Beck in 2022. Lee was already a fan by 2023, telling The Guardian at the time that she’d played on Jeff Beck‘s last tour and that he thought she was terrific. Her Instagram, largely filled with drumming footage, has since grown to more than 600,000 followers.
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