Tama PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium

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Tama PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium

Tama

PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 238239
Brand: Tama
Model: PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium
Price: $570.90

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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.

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