Tama 14"x5,5" Star Walnut Snare RSC

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Tama 14"x5,5" Star Walnut Snare RSC

Tama

14"x5,5" Star Walnut Snare RSC

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 530754
Brand: Tama
Model: 14"x5,5" Star Walnut Snare RSC
Price: $900.90

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This Tama Star Walnut snare is a beautifully crafted instrument delivering a warm, woody tone with surprising sensitivity. It’s a serious step up for intermediate to professional players seeking a vintage-inspired sound and top-notch build quality – perfect for jazz, studio work, and nuanced grooves where detail really matters.

Product Description

  • Tama 14"x5.5" Star Walnut Snare RSC
  • Snare Drum
  • Shell: 6 mm / 5 layers of walnut with an outer layer of Japanese Chestnut
  • MSL90S double lugs
  • 8-Hole cast iron rims
  • Linear Drive snare strainer
  • Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires
  • TWS1455-RSC
  • Colour: Roasted Japanese Chestnut
  • Handmade in Japan
PROS
  • • Walnut/Chestnut shell delivers a warm, focused, and articulate tone.
  • • Handmade Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and consistency.
  • • Linear Drive strainer offers precise and reliable snare adjustment.
  • • Super Sensitive wires provide crisp response and delicate ghost note capabilities.
CONS
  • • Roasted Chestnut finish can be prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
  • • The shell’s warmth may lack aggressive edge for modern, very bright genres.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material Walnut/Japanese Chestnut
Ply Count 5
Hoops 8-Hole cast iron
Strainer Linear Drive
Weight Approximately 1.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Chestnut adds a touch of brightness and projection, preventing the walnut from becoming overly dark or muddy, while still maintaining its warmth.
Yes, they offer improved resonance transfer and a more refined tuning feel compared to basic lugs, contributing to the overall sonic quality.
It's exceptionally well-suited for recording, offering a balanced and natural sound, though may require EQ adjustments for extremely bright or aggressive production styles.

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