Tama 14"x5,5" Woodworks Snare

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Tama 14"x5,5" Woodworks Snare - BOW

Tama

14"x5,5" Woodworks Snare - BOW

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Product Info

Article Number: 557469
Brand: Tama
Model: 14"x5,5" Woodworks Snare - BOW
Price: $156.20

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This Woodworks snare is a great entry point into quality wooden drums. The poplar shell provides a warm, controlled sound, making it versatile for a wide range of genres, from jazz to rock. It's a solid, well-built snare that delivers a lot of bang for your buck, especially for gigging musicians.

Product Description

  • Tama 14"x5.5" Woodworks Snare - BOW
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 5.5"
  • Woodworks Series
  • 8-Ply
  • 8 mm thick poplar shells
  • Foiled shell
  • Black shell hardware
  • 1.6 mm 8-hole triple flanged hoops
  • Snare wires with 20 strands
  • Colour: Black Oak Wrap
PROS
  • • Poplar shells deliver a warm, focused tone with surprising projection.
  • • Black Oak Wrap adds visual appeal and a slight dampening effect.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance tuning stability and head resonance.
  • • 20-strand snare wires offer a crisp, articulate response across the head.
CONS
  • • Poplar construction lacks the aggressive crack of maple or birch.
  • • Wrap finish can mask the natural wood grain and character.
  • • 8-ply construction, while solid, might feel slightly less robust than 10-ply.

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Key Features

Size 14" x 5.5"
Shell Material Poplar
Ply Count 8
Hoops 1.6 mm Triple-Flanged
Strainer Standard Tama Side Throw
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The wrap adds a touch of warmth and dampens higher frequencies, resulting in a slightly more controlled and less brittle tone compared to a bare shell.
It's very recordable, but you’ll need to be mindful of EQ. The warmth is a plus, but careful tuning and mic placement can prevent it from sounding overly boxy.
The 20-strand wires are positioned for a balanced response; you can experiment with slight adjustments to the mounting system to fine-tune the snare's articulation.

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