Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass

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Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass

Tama

14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483193
Brand: Tama
Model: 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass
Price: $1,208.90

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This Star Reserve brass snare is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with modern reliability. The hand-hammering really adds a depth and complexity you can hear immediately – it’s fantastic for jazz, studio work, and anyone wanting a focused, cutting snare sound. It’s a top-tier option for experienced drummers who appreciate nuanced detail.

Product Description

  • Tama 14"x5.5" Star Reserve Brass
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 05"
  • Star Reserve Series
  • TBRS1455H
  • 1.5 mm thick hand hammered brass shell
  • 2.3 mm Customized Brass Mighty Hoop (8 holes)
  • Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wire (MS20RL14C)
  • MLS50A / MLS50B Strainer
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered brass shell delivers exceptional warmth and projection
  • • Customized brass hoops offer increased resonance and tuning stability
  • • Super Sensitive snare wire provides crisp, articulate response across the drumhead
  • • MLS strainer ensures smooth, reliable, and quiet operation.
CONS
  • • The 1.5mm shell can be sensitive to over-aggressive playing styles
  • • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of many beginner drummers
  • • Its focused brass tone might not be ideal for all musical genres.

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Key Features

Size 14in x 5.5in
Shell Material Hand-hammered Brass
Shell Thickness 1.5mm
Hoops 2.3mm Customized Brass Mighty Hoop (8 holes)
Strainer MLS50A / MLS50B
Weight Approximately 13 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tama Star Reserve offers a slightly warmer, more vintage-leaning tone than the DW, while it's a bit more focused than the Yamaha, lacking some of the Yamaha’s broader resonance.
Absolutely, the hand-hammering creates subtle sonic complexities and a unique vibration that contributes to the drum's character, and you can feel it in the shell’s response.
While versatile, its inherent brass character leans towards brighter tones; very low tunings might accentuate a metallic edge, so consider your preferred playing style.

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