Tama PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium
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Tama
PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium
Product Info
Article Number:
238239
Brand:
Tama
Model:
PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium
Category:
Aluminium Snare Drums
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tama Starphonic PAL146 is a seriously bright and articulate snare. It’s built with quality materials and Tama’s excellent hardware, making it a fantastic option for players who want a focused, cutting sound – think funk, jazz, or even a tight backbeat in rock. This snare really shines when you want to cut through the mix.
Product Description
- Tama PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium
- Starphonic Snare Drum
- Aluminium drum shell
- Size: 14" x 06"
- Material: 1.2 mm thick seamless aluminum shell
- New Hoop design
- Lugs and strainer
- Specially Grooved Hoop
- Line Drive Snare strainer
- Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy Snare
- Ratchet Style Snappy Tension Adjuster
- Freedom Lug
- Claw Hook and tuning system
- The 1.5 mm roundover bearing edges give this snare a sharp but full sound with warm overtones and perfect crisp tone
PROS
- • Seamless aluminum shell delivers crisp, cutting projection and sustain
- • Grooved hoops minimize edge rattle and enhance resonance
- • Super Sensitive Snappy Snare wires offer a responsive, controlled crack
- • Freedom Lugs allow for precise, even tensioning across the drumhead
CONS
- • Aluminum shells can be unforgiving with tuning, requiring experience
- • The bright tone might not suit all genres or recording situations
- • Relatively lightweight, which some drummers might perceive as lacking body
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Key Features
Size
14 in x 6 in
Shell Material
Aluminum
Shell Thickness
1.2 mm
Hoops
Specially Grooved Hoop
Strainer
Line Drive Snare Strainer
Weight
Approximately 1.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s noticeably more controlled than some thinner aluminum snares; the roundover edge and grooved hoops soften the high-end while retaining the signature aluminum crack.
Absolutely, the ratchet-style adjuster makes tension adjustments quick and precise, and the wires are standard size, readily available.
While bright, it's surprisingly versatile in a recording setting if you're mindful of mic placement and EQ; it can add a unique sparkle to your kit.
