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Best Tama 14" Wooden Snare Drums 2025

Premium Tama 14" wooden snare drums - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Rock For Recording For Professional For Natural Tone
BRANDS: DW Tama Gretsch Drums Pearl Sonor DrumCraft Mapex Yamaha Noble & Cooley Ludwig Rogers Dialtune
Tama 14"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Tama 14"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBC

by Tama
Rock Recording Natural Tone
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Wood maintenance and care required

Tama 14"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBCSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Starclassic Walnut / Birch Series -...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616452
$549
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. ROY - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. ROY

by Tama
Natural Tone Professional Recording
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Professional tone for all musical applications
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Wood maintenance and care required

Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Maple Sn. ROYSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5Starclassic Maple SeriesShell made of 100%...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 557430
$635
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Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips

by Tama
Jazz Rock Natural Tone
Key Feature:
• Warmer alternative to metal snares
✓ PROS
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than metal alternatives
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music

Tama 14"x6.5" SP1465 Simon PhillipsSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Simon Phillips Signature model6 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606467
$1,297
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Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. ASCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. ASCS

by Tama
Natural Tone Recording Blues
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for recording and live performance
  • • Professional tone for all musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
  • • Heavier than aluminum options

Tama 14"x6.5" STAR Walnut S. ASCSSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"STAR Walnut seriesTWS1465-ASCSWalnut...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483022
$901
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Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMB

by Tama
Jazz Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
  • • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature

Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMBSnare DrumSize: 14" x 06"S.L.P. seriesLGM146-KMB13-Ply11 mm thick...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 456968
$501
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO

by Tama
Recording Professional Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature

Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO, Snare DrumThe deep and middle frequencies of the walnut along with the...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 471199
$472
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBI - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBI

by Tama
Blues Rock Professional
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
✗ CONS
  • • Wood maintenance and care required
  • • More expensive than metal alternatives

Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBISnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Starclassic Walnut/Birch...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 534269
$494
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO

by Tama
Natural Tone Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Natural wood character and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
  • • Professional tone for all musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature

Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPOSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Limited EditionStarclassic...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606269
$538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBR

by Tama
Professional Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
  • • Professional tone for all musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music
  • • Heavier than aluminum options

Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBR, Snare DrumThe deep and middle frequencies of the walnut along with the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 471203
$503
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LOR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LOR

by Tama
Natural Tone Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for recording and live performance
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
  • • Wood maintenance and care required

Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LORSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Starclassic Walnut/Birch seriesHigh...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 517395
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. LIC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. LIC

by Tama
Recording Professional Rock
Key Feature:
• Warmer alternative to metal snares
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than metal alternatives
  • • Wood maintenance and care required

Tama 14"x6.5" STAR Walnut S. LICSnare DrumTWS1465-LICSize: 14" x 6.5"Walnut shellCast hoopsRemo...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483026
$758
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -MSL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -MSL

by Tama
Professional Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
  • • More expensive than metal alternatives

Tama 14"x65" Starcl. Perform. -MSLSnare drumSize: 14" x 6.5"Starclassic performer seriesLacquered...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511118
$362
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Tama 14"x5,5" Starclassic Maple DMB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Tama 14"x5,5" Starclassic Maple DMB

by Tama
Professional Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
  • • Professional tone for all musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
  • • Heavier than aluminum options

Tama 14"x 5.5" Starclassic Maple DMB, Snare DrumStarclassic Maple snare drums impress with their inimitably...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467983
$659
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Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd

by Tama
Rock Natural Tone Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Warmer alternative to metal snares
  • • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✗ CONS
  • • Wood maintenance and care required
  • • May lack cutting power for heavy music

Tama 14"x6.5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltdSnare DrumLimited editionSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: Hybrid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 616444
$494
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -CAR

by Tama
Jazz Professional Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural wood character and resonance
✓ PROS
  • • Natural wood character and resonance
  • • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
  • • More expensive than metal alternatives

Tama 14"x65" Starcl. Perform. -CARSnare drumSize: 14" x 6.5"Starclassic performer seriesLacquered...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 511112
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" wooden snare drums typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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