Sonor Tomas Haake Signature Snare 14x6.5" — Tomas Haake's Signature Snare Drum | MetalForge
The Metallic Heartbeat of Djent. Full specs, story, and pricing for Tomas Haake's Sonor Tomas Haake Signature Snare (Sonor Signature Series Tomas Haake).
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Sonor Tomas Haake Signature snare suited to Meshuggah's music?
Meshuggah's 8-string guitars are tuned far below standard pitch, filling most of the low-mid frequency range. The signature snare's 14x6.5" depth gives it enough body to hold its own in that mix, while its dry, controlled tuning keeps the backbeat articulate rather than smeared — essential when the snare has to stay clearly audible while the rest of the band shifts through odd meters around it.
How long has Tomas Haake used this signature snare?
The Sonor Tomas Haake Signature snare first appeared during Meshuggah's "Chaosphere" and "Nothing" era (1998-2005) and has remained his primary snare through "Catch Thirtythree," "obZen," "Koloss," "The Violent Sleep of Reason," and "Immutable" — more than 25 years on the same signature model.
Does Tomas Haake use more than one snare?
Yes. Later in his career, Haake added a companion Sonor Artist Series Bronze snare to his setup for sessions requiring a different tonal color, but the 14x6.5" signature model has remained his primary snare throughout.