> > > New for 2022: Tama snare drums

As most (if not all) drum manics out there know, Tama have enhanced their product portfolio in 2022 with a number of drum kits, finishes, hardware and accessories. The company haven’t neglected snare drums either. Here are the four new instruments introduced this year.

Limited Edition STAR Mahogany 14″ x 6.5″

  • Model: Tama Star
  • Part of the STAR Factory Vault series
  • Limited edition
  • High-end and elegant
  • Size: 14″ x 6.5″
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Shell construction: 6 mm / 7-ply thin shells with Sound Focusing Rings
  • Finish: Adorned with a decorative outer-ply of the Tineo wood found in the Andes
  • Sound characteristics: Richness and warmth of Mahogany combined with superb clarity

STAR Reserve Stave Ash 14″ x 6.5“

  • Model: Tama Star
  • Part of the STAR Reserve series
  • Size: 14″ x 6.5″
  • Material: Ash
  • Shell construction: 16 pieces of 10mm thick Ash wood staves
  • 2.3mm Sound Arc Hoop
  • Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wires
  • Sound characteristics: Bright, crisp, sensitive, wide tonal range, quicker response and deeper tone than that of a ply or solid shell drum

Limited Edition S.L.P. G-Hickory 14“ x 4.5“

  • Model: Tama S.L.P.
  • Limited edition
  • Size: 14″ x 4.5″
  • Material: Hickory
  • Shell construction: 11 mm, 12-ply Hickory
  • Finish: Elm outer ply
  • Hoops: Die-cast
  • Carbon steel snare wires, 20 strand
  • Sound characteristics: Dry, bright and crisp tone, punchy attack, wide tuning range, the thick shell paired with a shorter than usual 4.5“ depth results in a powerful, yet sensitive snare drum
  • Ideal auxiliary snare drum

Limited Edition S.L.P. G-Maple 14” x 7”

  • Model: Tama S.L.P.
  • Limited edition
  • Size: 14″ x 7″
  • Material: Maple
  • Shell construction: 11 mm, 13-ply Maple
  • Finish: Zebrawood outer ply
  • Hoops: Die-cast
  • Black Nickel hardware
  • Hi-Carbon Snare Wires, 42 strand
  • Sound characteristics: Bright sound with increased volume and sensitivity