Tama PAL146 Starphonic 14" x 6" Aluminum Snare Drum

Tama Starphonic Snare Drum!

A massive sound with full projection and a rich, resonant tone, combined with a fine, crisp snare response. To achieve this sound, the Japanese company Tama equipped the Starphonic snare drums with a new hoop, lug, and throw-off design, mounted on a selection of uniquely constructed shells.

Perhaps the most important innovation is the "Freedom Lugs" and the "Claw Hooks": thanks to the new design, the tension claws can be easily folded aside after slightly loosening the screws. The "Grooved Hoop" hoop can thus be quickly removed and reinstalled, allowing for an extremely fast and hassle-free head change.

This system is further refined by a quick-release butt end to speed up the resonant head change as well. The fine adjustments of the snare wires remain 100% intact, eliminating the need for re-tuning.

With a 1.2 mm thick, seamless aluminum shell, this drum produces a crisp, open sound with bright, complex overtones. The aluminum shell maximizes the positive features of the STARPHONIC components, such as the Freedom Lug, the Grooved Hoop, and the Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy Snare. With such an intoxicating sound quality, this drum will undoubtedly change your opinion about the tone of aluminum.

Aluminum Snare with Innovative Details!