{"product_id":"tama-star-6-5-x-14-inch-maple-snare-drum-smoky-black","title":"Tama Star Maple 6.5x14 Snare Drum - Smoky Black","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBright and Dynamic – The TTama 6.5 x 14-Inch Star Maple Snare Drum - Smoky Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they feature one of the most popular and traditional drum shell materials, STAR Maple drums have some very unique hidden features that set them apart from the rest. The ultra-thin 5-ply, 5mm shells are comprised of a 2mm thick solid wood core ply, sandwiched between 1.5mm thick cross-laminated plies on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.5 x 14-inch maple shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-thin 5mm, 5-ply shell construction with 2mm solid wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie-cast hoops (MDH14-8 \/ MDH14S-8, 8-hole, chrome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSTAR lugs (MSL90SC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLinear-Drive strainer and butt (MLS50A \/ MLS50B, chrome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires (MS20RL14C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutside inlay design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMaple Shells (STAR Drum)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-thin maple shells with a solid ply core provide the expected brightness and openness of maple while enhancing body and warmth—resulting in a unique hybrid tone characteristic of solid shell drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAir Hole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategically placed air holes enhance tonal resonance and projection for increased sensitivity and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSuper Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20-strand Hi-Carbon wires offer crisp, articulate snare response with heightened sensitivity and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Linear-Drive\" Strainer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing Tama's patented Linear-Drive mechanism, the strainer provides smooth, precise snare tension adjustment for dynamic control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNewly Designed One-Piece Lug\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-piece STAR lugs reduce shell contact and weight, allowing for more open shell resonance and focused tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel Number: TMS1465S\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 6.5 x 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShell Material: Maple (5-ply, 5mm with solid core)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHoops: MDH14-8 \/ MDH14S-8 (die-cast, 8-hole, chrome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLugs: MSL90SC (STAR lug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrainer\/Butt: MLS50A \/ MLS50B (Linear-Drive, chrome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnare Wire: MS20RL14C (20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInlay Option: Outside inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Smoky Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Tama\u003cbr\u003eModel: TMS1465SSKB\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I482220-N-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 606559825868\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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