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TAMA 14 x 6.5-Inch 50th Anniversary Limited Mastercraft Rosewood Reissue Snare Drum
MSRP: $153800
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Description
Description
Experience the Pure Sound and Dark Tones of the TAMA 14 x 6.5-Inch 50th Anniversary Limited Mastercraft Rosewood Reissue Snare Drum
In the 1980s, TAMA's Mastercraft Rosewood snare drum was the first and only drum of its kind. As a hard and dense material, Rosewood is commonly used as guitar fretboards, and at the time was only found on drums as a single outer-ply veneer. Full Rosewood drums are extremely difficult to produce, but their pure sound and dark tone makes them extremely popular among drummers looking for a new sound. Not long after the original release of the Mastercraft Rosewood snare drum, the TAMA brand became synonymous with Rosewood.
This 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model faithfully reproduces the sound of the past. Familiar to those who were there at the beginning, and an exciting new discovery to those who weren't.
7.5mm, 15ply All Indian Rosewood Shell
The 7.5mm 15ply All Indian Rosewood Shell is characterized by its dark and deep tone, as well as its powerful sound, which was the highest quality at the time.
Die-Cast Hoops (10 hole)
To achieve clear attack, clarity, and consistent tuning, the Mastercraft snare drum models in the early 1980s featured 10-hole Die-Cast Hoops, uncommon for the time. In addition, these special 50th Anniversary models include a reproduction of the original snare side hoop with larger snare wire window.
Roller Action Strainer
Designed as a full-contact snare wire system, TAMA's innovative Roller Action Strainer offers extremely detailed control over snare buzz tone & sensitivity. Past parallel action strainers required an internal rod to operate the strainer & butt at the same time, but TAMA's new streamlined design eliminated the need for an internal rod by utilizing a single on/off lever & dual guide rollers for easy, simple, and versatile adjustment. The guide rollers gently rotate to achieve a smooth feel for consistent & reliable operation. This unique & popular system has been faithfully reproduced for this 50th Anniversary Reissue model.
One-Touch Tone Control
Originally made for Mastercraft snare drums, TAMA's One-Touch tone control was instantly praised for its innovative design. During a time when recording technology was in its infancy, acoustic sound & overtone control had to be done at the source. Though mutes were commonly found on many snare drums at the time, TAMA's simple and effective mechanism allowed for extremely subtle muffling adjustments and quick action within a single One-Touch on/off switch - a revolutionary advancement in design and function. Proving extremely useful even for drummers in the modern world, the One-Touch Tone Control is a timeless and elegant design.
REMO® AMBASSADOR Drumheads
Every detail of the Mastercraft Snare Drum Reissue was considered, even down to the stock drumheads. The batter side is fitted with a REMO® Coated Ambassador and the bottom side a REMO® Ambassador Snare Side.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model No.: RW-256
- Shell: 7.5mm, 15ply Indian Rosewood
- Size: 14 x 6.5-inches
- Lug: Original Superstar Lug (6371N)
- Loop: Die-Cast Hoop (10 hole)
- Strainer/Butt: Roller Action (6302N/6303N/6338N)
- Snare Wire: 18-strand Carbon Steel Long Snare Wires (6035N)
- Inside Muffler: One-Touch Tone Control (6552N)
- Head: REMO® Ambassador Coated TAMA 50th Anniversary version
Manufacturer: Tama
Model: RW256
SKU: I761423-N-0-WHXA
EAN: 4549763346476
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